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**Trigger warning** Stuck in world of sadness and Suicidal Ideation

**Trigger warning** Stuck in world of sadness and Suicidal Ideation

Apologies for this long, ranting post, but I have to get it out of my head. I don't care if you read it or not.

For weeks now, I felt so incredibly overwhelmed with sadness; on the edge of tears constantly that never get released. I'm back on medication for depression which doesn't seem to be working after 3 weeks.

Nothing brings much satisfaction anymore, not even my job, which was one thing I had to hold onto to keep me going. And after yet another impulsive attempt and a trip to hospital last weekend, where I also take shifts, my professional conduct & capacity is being questioned by other staff and departmental managers. I don't blame them; I would probably feel the same way.

My SI is actually an acceptable 'coping mechanism' for my BPD when life gets to much, and I need to shut down. But now it's become a burden and problematic because of how often I've presented to hospital in the last 6months. Often if I feel 'safe' enough, I stay home and sleep it off. So now, after feeling like I've burdened health services to the point of annoyance, I feel like I have go ahead and made a proper effort because I deserve to be punished for that. I can't 'urge surf' these SI/SA thoughts anymore. I feel compelled to put them into proper action. Now that I have made that decision, I am scared, that if I really intend to go through with it, there's no coming back, no tommorows.

Why do I now suddenly care so much about dying, when I never did before with any other major attempts? I don't really know, but it's got me really rattled how stuck my mind is on making it work. I guess maybe I want to stick around for a bit longer. But this feeling of hopelessness is all consuming and strong.

I don't know what to do. I don't know who to turn to anymore, as the support services have heard it all before, so nothing they suggest helps. Not even my loved DBT skills help. How do you keep going when nothing helps, loved ones can't reach you, and it's just takes so long to feel any bit of right?

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Re: **Trigger warning** Stuck in world of sadness and Suicidal Ideation

😶 ..... my poker face .....

Glad to hear you chirpier in the moment @Sans911 ...... hope you have a good day .....

🤗💕

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Lol alright sweetie it is! And since my phone likes to call you Bell night have to be your new nickname @Former-Member ! 😎😎

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@Faith-and-Hopehopefully that poker face can see you through the day. Thoughts with you

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Hi @Former-Member ..... 👋💕

It's an okay day so far ...... minimal wonky, and a major break-through with Mr f&h this morning ...... yay ...... maybe not major for other people, but major for us ...... baby steps.

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@Faith-and-Hopeany break-through is a good break-through how small or big it it.

LOVE baby steps!

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baby steps all the way @Faith-and-Hope

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@Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @outlander

So I'm starting 2 very small but significant goals this week after having a chat to the lead nurse this morning. He very kindly took me out for a coffee. And left some 'homework' when I got back here. I will tell you about these goals, but I had another goal pop up in my mind connected to these forums as well as my project. Unfortunately, I can't start what I want until I resolve a technical issue with the forums. So I also can't share the other goals, because I don't want anyone starting something that has immense importance to me. Sorry to leave you scratching your heads but it will be so worth it, I promise.

Today has been so so. I've been quite stressed with the Centrelink employment providers, but the woman I spoke to was as understanding as she could have been. And they had computer issues, which worked in my favour, as it's given me more time off from looking for work. Then I had a phone call about a very overdue bill, and although the woman was extremely kind, it made me cry and become distressed as I hate owing money. It feels shameful & humiliating.

But I went home, took my cat outside for a walk and play. He was happy to see me. Chatted with my house mate for a bit. A stop at a discount store for some items for my projects, then back here.

Yep @Former-Member I'm having a coffee and your favourite biscuits- mmm mm, so delicious 😋

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@Sans911that sounds like a good chat. Don't be sorry, I know you will tell us the goals when you can.

Hopefully that chat with your house mate included her giving you the money she owes you!!

You made me feel like a mint slice so sitting here eating one with a coffee too!!

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youve got me wondering but i cant wait to see and hear about your goals. ill patiently twiddle my thumbs until i know what it is @Sans911 im glad you got some things sorted as well. look a that, you got lots of things accomplished today well done!

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Can fully relate to your problems @Sans911,sounds like a good lead nurse,wish he'd take me out for coffee.I'm under financial strain as well,think its what is pushing me to the edge.
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