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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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@Sans911I hope you are ok. Good night hun, hope you get a good nights sleep again

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Me too .... ❣️

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Very moving @Sans911, and courageous of you to share your story. I can identify with some of it but it’s your story, you own it and you deserve to tell it and be heard.
Wishing you strength to deal with day to day life 💪

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Thanks @Catcakes

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My SI/SH have taken more dangerous turns, and it's getting harder & harder to ignore the relentless battle of thoughts in my head. I feel flat and numb today, and I just want to feel alive. SH in a new way would allow that. But I'm super scared, and then having face questions & judments from others. Unless I do it a lesser known space. I certainly don't feel safe at all from myself tonight. Not everyone even the helpline helped. My mh case manager has all but given up on me as it's been more than a week since she contacted me. I don't blame her; shes probably totally fed up & glad to be rid of me. I'm so tired & just want to sleep, but as soon as I close my eyes, the thoughts and images go into our overdrive. I'm so stuck

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Hi @Sans911 .......

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope we haven't said much to each other lately. But I'm following your goings on

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

Yes @Sans911 ..... it's been busy around here, and I have been a bit flighty. The virus I still have has caused drop-outs in energy ..... my busy mind hasn't been sleeping so well, and then yesterday brought in an unexpected drama that will have some ongoing issues for a while ......

Waiting to help one of my baby dragons meet a commitmen before heading off to bed.

It has cooled down now at least. Rain expected tomorrow .....

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Have I managed to distract you a little ?

@Sans911

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HI @Sans911

KobeCat here one of the overnight moderators.

Sorry things are so rough for you...Please let me know if I can offer any support via email.

Please stay safe,

Kobe

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