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Something’s not right

why can't I cope longer?

why can't I cope longer?

Something's not right alright... Not sure why I'm falling to pieces atm and short of listening ears. Hope someone here can put up with me.

I'm walking in circles at home... well, not literally, just can't seem to stay focused or finish anything... if I can even remember what it is I got out of the chair to do half the time...

And snappy with people, everywhere, rude even (which is so out of character for me), the slightest hint of being 'had' or criticised or misunderstood... oh boy, I just can't keep it in atm. The internal pressure cooker wants to explode & I don't know how to stop it.

I'm at the crossroads in life, moving and deciding if to bother starting again, or just quit on life / die.

And what's scary about that lately, is the thought of it doesn't make me scared anymore - like its just what I'm supposed to do. Do you think God would factor in a premature departure (suicide / depression?) like he accepts other illnesses that separate spirit & body?

Its just those kinds of dark thoughts, but not like crisis level or that, just trying to find my way, or other alternatives, something to look fwd to.... to keep me here. I can't see a future worth living & don't feel the internal resources keep fighting.

Don't tell me to run off & get antidepressants... I'm on them. Or psychotherapy - that's in progress... I think maybe I just want to be heard. Not changedchanged (disapproved of)... just cared about... Is that too much to ask from life? Oh I know God loves me and all that, but I still live on earth...

Do you know what I'm trying to say?Does anyone ever feel this way? I just feel so totally spent - the end of the line... ... ...

My two church supports are away at the moment, not that I lean on them heavy, I'm just conscious there gone...

Ha! Horrible feeling like the only close people in ya life need to take a holiday away from you, well, maybe some of the others I notice they have to deal with more, none the less - feeling abandoned 😞

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Hey @Adge @Zoe7
@Appleblossom @Eve7 Nobody's offended me here. We're all entitled to different opinions. I really love Jesus Dr Phil, he's a straight talker, the big brother I always wanted, he has Christian values and is a great advocate for mental health. Pitty you didn't turn it on today, it was different, he interviewed people going though grief on a vivid restriction era. One lady lost both parents and a brother within 2days and her hubby was on a ventilator for 30days at time of interview. What they had to share about coping with their own grief was helpful for me. I've had nobody to cy with. I was reminded:
- how we feel is normal
- go at our own pace
- don't be moved by expectations of others
- take all the time we need
- it's ok to delay ceremonies
- keep remembering them and talking with them and they'll never really leave you
- we move in and out and back and forth through the emotions in stages of grief (shock, fear, bargaining, anger, acceptance...)
- remember what the one you lost would want for you

Anyway, it's late, I'm tired, thanks for being here today. Oh, my son returned my call but still too busy for me to come visit him.
Good night 😴

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If the images above come through. Its the chairs I'm fixing, and the wall art out the back. Couldn't believe it when forum seemed to allow me to post a pic for a change so thought I'd put those ones up.

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The chairs are up @Former-Member and they are really lovely - I am sure when you finish with them they will be even better ...love hearing you are getting into some projects again 💕👍

Goodnight Hon - hope you sleep well 🌹😘

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@WIP ^^^ few pointers on grief above 💕
Thanks @Zoe7 💕

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Tapping into your creativity again is good. I can understand why you wanted something more than that fence.

@Former-Member

Glad you got stuff from the tv program. I try and limit my time on the grief topic now.

I acknowledge it but living more in the present.

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Living in the 'present' is good, I mostly do too, that's why I have projects.
Just psyching myself up to go out, been quite some time - I've had to lay down getting ready... Syncopy? panic? who knows. Actually getting out the door the hardest part. Needs to be before lunch or I've lost the day.
Furbaby gets excited when I start to get ready, brush my teeth, hair... especially putting shoes on 🐶 so cute. Got disappointed that ive had to lay down, but I'll get up sgain presently.

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Yep, did the dishes, back in bed. Its a tummy bug :face_with_rolling_eyes:

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oh no @Former-Member I hope it passes quickly for you Hon. Sending you some extra cuddles

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How are you tonight @Former-Member ? How is your head?

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