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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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@Sans911 I am sorry to hear that happened today with the counsellor. Must have been really hard on you. What did the counsellor say to this happening? I had a felling not all was right😞 I totally understand the not wanting it anymore. It is just so hard to deal with at times (or all the time). The SH/SI are so hard to control, I feel for you going through that and wish that I could be there with you 💖

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@Former-Member - she didn't know at first because I just felt weird. Then I told her to stop talking as I felt strange. We tried grounding but I had to end up going outside. She just sat next to me.

I'm getting there. I don't want to take away from your nice evening.

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@Sans911, @Former-Member💌

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

Sorry hun, fell asleep on the couch.

@Sans911 I m glad the counsellor was there to help you through it. I am hoping you are asleep now and today is a better day. I have a psych appt. but will be around if you need to chat 💕💕💕

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Good luck with your appointment @Former-Member.👤

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@Former-Member @Sans911 @Former-Member 💜💙💖❤

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Hi @outlander, haven't time to chat have a dental appointment for six months check up,sh** my pants hoping it's ok as I know my teeth suffers with self neglect at times and the toll of depression and anxiety.Then traveling maybe to deal with Centrelink crap which I'm stressed out about.Hope you are ok.

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Thanks @Former-Member, hope all goes well for you today too.

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@Former-Member @Former-Member - Morning to you both. All the best with your appts. I had a shocking nights sleep. Been awake on and off for most of the night.

I rang ATAPS early evening yesterday for SH/SI thoughts that invaded my sleep, and she actually said to me that there was nothing more I could do but stay awake and distract with a movie or book (which I was thinking of but wanted to try to sleep instead). The nicest thing she said was that I had become my own expert in managing my SI /SH very well (most if the time-when I don't act on it). That was an interesting compliment

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Morning @outlander - I didn't leave you out of above convo. I wanted to say a morning to you on your own. How are you lil Sis?
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