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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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Hi @Clawde - you're really active on the forums this morning. Haven't seen you for a while. What have you been up to? How are you going?

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My brain ain't working. Go to do something - end up in bed. It's stupid... Not sure if its the underlying grief or lazy habits... must push harder, somehow. But I have fed furbaby, had pills with light b'fast (sayo 😒) & rang a Sydney friend for her B'day. Read morning News - aged care report - wait list blowouts depressing SI trigger... (be doing society a favour by sounds😞). Headache is not so bad thank goodness.
@Eve7 how to going with your sad aniversaries? Sucks! hey 😢 Is yours like mine - like a strong undercurrent pulling at your legs, ya functioning, concentration, routine, heart? Exhausting and disorientating.., robbing your smile, the sunshine, outlook, drives people away and induces sleep?... It's not good. One minute I feel fine, next minute I'm walking into a room saying "what did I come in here for?" and unable to think what I'm doing, or think, or make a decision - decide something different to do... I just go lay down. I'm so tired 😞

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Yep, @Former-Member sounds just like me. I’ve had brekky and meds and now back to bed.

Overcome with tears today so staying away from people.

I’ve locked the doors and do not want to be disturbed.

My heart is torn into a thousand pieces and everything is grey.

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Sorry to hear you're struggling today @Former-Member. Please don't hesitate to reach out for support if the feelings you're experiencing are becoming too distressing- there's Lifeline (13 11 14) if you're in need of urgent support or Sane also has a Help Centre you can access if you'd just like to talk to someone one to one.

Please take good care and be kind to yourself today and feel free to keep posting here for support as needed. Hoping things feel a little better soon and sending strength to get through in the mean time.

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I'm sorry @Eve7 💔😢 crying with you. I reckon it's ok to take time out. Bit scared of getting stuck there so when I go to toot I crab a drink and sit out the back a bit. The birds, grass and breeze help, but it's had to relax even there, only last about 10min. Are you able to sit outside? Oh bother, who am I trying to kid, I'm in bed too. Might put tv on or something. Do U have TV in your room? Oh boy, at least we have each other 💕

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Aww @TideisTurning, thank you, that s helpful post. I'm reluctant to 'talk' (helplines) but also worried how much to post re SI as don't wanna trigger Eve7 (maybe others) Guesvi need to get busy, hand to task maybe... sewing usually makes me feel better... wonder if I can get my thoughts together enough to pull something together to hand sew... will try. Thank you 💕

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@Former-Member @Eve7

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@Eve7 - promise you won't let me trigger you negatively? Please. Be strong for each other. We survive these waves before, just gotta ride it out 🏄🏊🏂🛌 somehow, anyhow 💙hugz🙏 Gonna make a cuppa, back later ☕

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You won’t trigger me @Former-Member

We’ll stay safe together. No tv in my room but can watch on laptop.

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Those Grief Tsunami come, there is no escape. Can't go under, go round or over, just gotta go THROUGH, maybe get pummelled, and feel like ya gonna die... But my track record is 100% survival to date, so guess we float back to the surface... somehow, find our feet again... somehow. Can't force it, just get through it 💙

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