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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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I 'get it' @Eve7 we are never really alone. One day I won't keep forgetting. What did U do on the W'end?

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I’m in hospital having meds changed @Former-Member I kind of went a bit crazy but I’m not too bad today and have started rTMS. It’s been a difficult year but hopefully treatment and meds will work this time.

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Gosh @Eve7 Had to google that one: "Repetitive TMS is a noninvasive form of brain stimulation used for depression. Unlike vagus nerve stimulation or deep brain stimulation, rTMS does not require surgery or implantation of electrodes. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), rTMS doesn't cause seizures or require sedation with anesthesia"
WOW! learn something every day.
Do they stick you in an MRI machine for that?
Have you had this before?
Really pray it helps you.
Hang in there 🙏💙🙏

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I only started today and I’ve never had it before. I sat in a nice comfy recliner and had a black thing put on my head. I was terrified but it was ok and rather loud. I’m having it twice a day.

i hope it works too but if it doesn’t I’ll have more ECT.

@Former-Member

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Sounds horrible, So sorry you're going through all this @Eve7 Do you feel whoozy after treatment or anything? Will you be in hospital long? Do let me know how how you feel tomorrow. Sleep well tonight 😴

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I need to log off now.
🌙 Night all 😴💕

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Sweet dreams @Former-Member

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Hi @Former-Member I hope you are having less intrusive thoughts, at the moment - of the nasty things that people said.

I don't like having those memories & thoughts (at all).

Adge

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Hi @Adge, thanks for asking. The thoughts are not so loud, the memories come every day, guess, hope I get use to it more and more. Just had enough and crack some days but today's ok. Are you doing any better? I'd love to share your birds, come talk with them.
I'm just watching Jimmy Barnes on Channel 7 ATM. His life story. Gosh he had it hard. You'd know what that's like 😞

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I watched some of the Jimmy Barnes special on tele tonight too @Former-Member . Didnt see all of it, as I'd forgotten it was on.

Hi @Adge ... we havent spoken in what seems like ages. How are you doing?

Emelia 🌺

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