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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
I don't see the point in living anymore. I can't.
I've called helplines but tonight it's just not helped.
I've spent way too much time in hospital over the years and nothings ever helped.
I just can't anymore
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Oh, well done @The-red-centaur .... !! Go you 👍
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Here’s a thought @The-red-centaur ...,. it might not appeal to you, but I thought I would mention it in case it does. You can buy one of those “grippy stick” things at discount shops like Red Dot - you know the ones that look a bit like a robot’s hand, and when you pull the lever at the top of the handle, it closes the grip on the hand ? If you take one of those and a plastic bag, and go for a walk, picking up rubbish as you go and dumping it into the bag, and when it is full, dump it into a bin ..... you get to practice picking up different and difficult things, done heavy, some light, some bulky, some flimsy, but you’re actually improving your hand-eye Co-ordination in the process .....
If anyone asks what you’re doing, you can say that you’re unemployed and keeping yourself busy this way, if you want to keep your circumstances a bit private until you know them better.
Like sitting in a coffee shop, you can get to know local people on your travels.
If it sounds like a lousy idea to you, just ignore it. You might think of something else.
If you like drawing, grab a sketch pad and pencil and go draw things.
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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Good on you @The-red-centaur
😊
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@The-red-centaur
That was great you were proactive and got the voices out of your head.
I find activity is the best thins to help with that. Its great to end up with your room tidy, but it still can be hard, if they return when you are still.
Take Care of YOU.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Well done in making it through such a difficult day @The-red-centaur. I am sorry you are still struggling at this end of the day, but it’s not long until you can go to sleep maybe, and then, hopefully, tomorrow will be easier.
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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It is good though that you know most times that what you have been seeing is not real @The-red-centaur - that means there is hope that the voices and images can be controlled and that you can have a better life - that has to be a positive 
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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
That actually souonds positive @The-red-centaur - it hopefully will help you. I went through quite a few different med changes until we found the ones that have worked - I still have a long way to go but the meds I am currently on have really helped with both sleep and being able to do small things each day without wanting life to be over every second - so I call that a major win! Hope the meds you are starting have a positive affect for you
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