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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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Thinking of you @Former-Member ❤ Maybe it would be helpful to remind yourself of the positives and the reasons you decided to move?

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Hi @Former-Member

Just saw your post.

Sydney is a beautiful crazy city, but I can understand you saying good bye. How far west are you going 30 300 3000 miles. Not wanting you to break anonymity but wanting to know how far you are planning to drive. Stay safe. Sometimes a secret cocoon away from it all is a sooper strategy.

Take it easy sister.

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@Appleblossom this picture reminds me of you 😊 Thanks for reply, the new place is 4hrs away. I like driving, it's iust getting out the door that's hard.

@outlander you made me think... Why did I get the rental so far away?

- have to move as owner selling

- affordable rent in country

- 4hrs isi close enough to drive back in a day.

- need distance from abusive family...

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they sound like good points @Former-Member i really hope that in time youll settle into your new home.

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Thanks @outlander, how are you? what have you been up to today?

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Im not so good but its abit hard to talk about due to the nature of the circumstances offline atm. @Former-Member im exhausted though since i havent slept in 3 days and very worn down from caring and the situation happening here atm. I took granddad to the gp earlier and just running around getting things sorted and trying to stay awake.

How are you going? how are you setling in?

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That does sound overwhelming @outlander, and harder if you can't talk about it. You do some self care, 2hrs a day they reckon. Wonderful what you do for your dad 🏆

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pop not dad 🙂 @Former-Member atm im barely getting a few minutes self care in. very very high dependency atm.

How are you going in your new home? What have you been up to today?

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Well, actually, @outlander I @nly finished packing car today (accept o/n bag) as put my back out again... moving sucks! The van is so full I'm worried the brokers won't work on the trip tomorrow, but will just have to drive slow. Its been hard, separating from here. And disgusted how much crap I have. But
Look fwd to being away from this house - so many sad memories...

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you really never really know how much stuff you have until you have to move @Former-Member i seriously hate moving! take it easy, no reason to rush esp with a bad back. have you got some people in your new area to help you unload your furniture and things?
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