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Crashed and burned

QueenieSenior Contributor

Crashed and burned

Emotionally that’s where I’m at right now. I’m avoiding everyone and even though I did go out today with my support worker, I just wanted to come home and hide.

I know in reality I should have expected an overwhelming flatness to strike, my meds are grossly reduced at the moment so there is little precious serotonin floating around my synapses. I feel depressed and melancholy. I burst into tears at the sight of Notre Dame ablaze and I’m not even sure why. I have no special affinity with Paris or even Europe.

I guess this is reality now, right this very moment. At least my reality, away from the cushion of medication controlling how I think and behave. Withdrawal sucks.

I don’t even know why I’m writing this. A few short days ago I was on top of my world and now I’m gutted.

I give up. White flag definitely waving.

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MeowmySenior Contributor

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@Queenie Sending best wishes.

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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Thanks @Meowmy . Just had evening medications so I am off to bed I think.

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Ali11Senior Contributor

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Great to hear the mood is stablizing now @Queenie How did you go with the group therapy today? Are you feeling better after resting?

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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Still in the hospital @Ali11 didn’t sleep at all last night and it was a rough night. I’m going to music 🎶 therapy later today though

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Ali11Senior Contributor

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Sorry to hear you had a rough night @Queenie, hope music therapy helps you feel a bit better.

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QueenieSenior Contributor

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Another rough day today being mother’s day it is always a sad day for me. I’m also still very unwell so the nurses say. I cut my hair and now I’m unrecognisable which is how I like it. The government cannot find someone they don’t know what they look like!

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Ali11Senior Contributor

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Sending love @Queenie, you're right about not being found if no one knows what you look like Hopefully things improve soon!

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