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Now what?

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Now what?

Good morning all

So I've come to the conclusion that I need to continue to live, survive the daily battles. For everyone that loves me. I've understood that I have to take responsibility and that I have to participate in day to day life and also start earning a living again.

As I am writing this I can see the flaw in my thinking. I understand things on an intellectual level. I've also understood on an emotional level that it would have a traumatic impact on everyone who loves me if I hurt myself.

But where does that leave me?

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member your in the same boat as me. Im hardly keeping myself together either.
Dont give in. There is hope. Its a struggle everyday yes but one day things will start to feel just abit easier.
Maybe you could speak to your gp about your medication and lacking energy. I dont recognise who i am either. Its like getting called by our names and the lights are on but no ones home.

Try and find new things to enjoy. Get out of the same old routine and do something different ❤❤

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member

I see my psych tomorrow the first time in a long time (for me). I am really scared about meds changes, or a hospital stay. I haven't had a good time and another doctor advised me that the meds aren't working as I still feel so low. I feel low, but I have a reason - how do meds help? I just don't know if I should even go to the appointment. I'm just at the end of my knowledge. I know I can't go off my meds without medical attention, but I just don't know what to do anymore. My life is falling apart and it seems there is nothing I can do to stop it.

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lolaSenior Contributor

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Hi Kirin
Lola here..one of the moderators.

I sent you an email in response to this post.
regards
lola

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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hi @Former-Member

do you want to try and chat out some of your fears here, or questions that you might have?

they dont always send you to hospital, they will do what they think is best but generally unless your in danger of yourself and putting others at risk, they often come up with other solutions and ideas for you to try in regards to the way your feeling.

keep in mind that sometimes it does take a little while to get medication and dosages right for you. im not a medical professional so cant say how they work.

i hope your appointment goes well for you, we will be here for you no matter the outcomes

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @outlander

How are you?

I just feel like a naughty child or teenager and like I'm not taking responsibility for my health and (I know it won't happen) but I'm scared of being screamed at or being bashed for being naughty.

And I feel guilty as I know what I'm supposed to do and I don't do it and I just don't know what to say. What excuses, what if I don't hell myself... I feel like I should be doing much better than I am and I feel it is expected of me 😞

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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you are taking responisibility though @Former-Member your going to therapy and accepting you need help which isnt easy to do, good luck at your appointment tomorrow

depression makes doing anything hard so any small achievement should be celebrated

your doing the best you can

have you thought about writing some goals out it can jsut be a daily thing like getting out and bed and doing.. something you pick or it can short and long term goals. things to work towards

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Unknown userMember

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@outlander

Thank you for your kind words. I've taken my night meds and will have an early night and hopefully a restful one.

I'm just lost.

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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i hope you have a restful night

good luck for tomorrow

we will be here for you

@Former-Member

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Unknown userMember

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Hi @Former-Member

could you please message me?

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BookwormSenior Contributor

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Hi @Former-Member,

I've sent you a message.

Regards,
Bookworm

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