Jennifer_waughContributor
Failed ECT
I've had electro shock therapy as a final resort after a failed suicide attempt.
The ECT isn't working. Should I just throw the towel in.
The ECT isn't working. Should I just throw the towel in.
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Failed ECT
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MoonGalSenior Contributor
Re: Failed ECT
@Jennifer_waugh, at times like this, I try VERY hard to come into the moment. Forget the past, forget the struggle, forget the 'thinking' it all through. Just come into the moment. Have a cup of tea, look at the items around you and name them - bookcase, floor rug, painting-on-the-wall. Try to stay present and just not-think for a while.
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MoonGalSenior Contributor
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Oh! This just came though from a friend apropos to nothing....
"“There is no such thing as 'too late' in life.”
― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie
"“There is no such thing as 'too late' in life.”
― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie
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Unknown userMember
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I'm so touched by this thread & how much effort total strangers are offering of themselves in support. Wonderful to know there's so many good souls left in the world. Thanks guys, & thanks Jennifer for bring out the best in up this day.
Get some sunshine
Get some sunshine
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Jennifer_waughContributor
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I just want to say thank you to everyone for their input. I was always such an over achiever and everything has blown up in my face lately. Thank you for your words of confidence.
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ethSenior Contributor
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Good to hear from you @Jennifer_waugh. How are you feeling now?
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Jennifer_waughContributor
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I still feel awful.
I've always had a job/internships/an idea of where my life was going. That's all disappeared
I've always had a job/internships/an idea of where my life was going. That's all disappeared
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ethSenior Contributor
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What about the media studies in Melbourne idea that you were talking about yesterday? I thought it really sounded like you were in a good position to follow the dream, both academically and financially.
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MoonGalSenior Contributor
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@Jennifer_waugh, glad to hear rom you...maybe - just spend a quiet time and take off the pressure about ideas/jobs//interneships plans and Melbourne. Drop regrets and self-recrimination.
Maybe just sit for a little while and be kind and gentle to yourself like you are your own best friend.
We will still be here if and when you want to talk about 'plans'. Plans can ramp us up and out of comfort, and I so wish you some comfort right now. 
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Hi @Jennifer_waugh 😊
Good to hear from you.
I hope you are feeling a bit better ...
Have you had a chance to call the support lines ? It sounds like it might be a good idea to talk it all out there.
If you want to talk about it here with us too, we were here for you.
This is a fantastic community, and there are members who know what you are going through. They have developed some amazing skills and pearls of wisdom in the process, and will be happy to share them with you.
Take care ❤️❤️❤️
