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Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

MolliexSenior Contributor29 Aug 2019, 6:46 pm AEST

Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

Edit: This has evolved to become a vent thread and supportive thread. Everyone is welcome to come, vent. say hello, and especially seek support with their intrusive thoughts.

I've been newly diagnosed with GAD, depression and OCD. I'm in my mid 30s and have been dealing with this stuff my entire adult life. The tipping point was severe post natal depression that I almost didn't survive. I'm getting help for me, but also because I don't want my kid to pick up my issues.

Often my intrusive thoughts are about world events, but at the moment they're suicidal. They push their way into everything i do/think and I'm so exhausted, just trying to ignore them. It's scary and I'm suffering insomnia. I'm currently off work for this week while I adjust to new meds, and my GP and psychologist are suggesting hospitalisation.

I've been trying mindfulness and exercise, as well as limiting alcohol (which I find hard).

So I guess I'm looking for suggestions and support. This mental health journey is so new for me and I feel very alone. I want to make it through this.

Thanks for reading, I really appreciate it. I just also want to state that I am currently safe and with family.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor30 Aug 2019, 3:44 pm AEST

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@Molliex

my husband has bipolar 11 and other diagnosis and he know actually how you feel about this weekend xx

what do you like cooking ??

I made some cheese scones the other day

Hello @outlander

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MolliexSenior Contributor30 Aug 2019, 4:21 pm AEST

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Hi @Shaz51 I like cooking lots of stuff, but the last thing I made was a date, walnut, and banana loaf - it's so good toasted with butter.

Off to the rehearsal dinner now!

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Shaz51Senior Contributor30 Aug 2019, 4:28 pm AEST

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will be thinking of you @Molliex tonight and over the weekend , you can do this my friend

date, walnut, and banana loaf - yummmmmmmm

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outlanderSenior Contributor30 Aug 2019, 5:50 pm AEST

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im glad to hear your finding here welcoming and supportive @Molliex that is really great.
cooking is a good distraction, im often making sweet things. I don't know why though I don't really eat it I usually give it away lol.

taking breaks where you can and having friends on standby sounds like a good way to get through the weekend.

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outlanderSenior Contributor30 Aug 2019, 5:50 pm AEST

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hello @Shaz51 xo

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MolliexSenior Contributor31 Aug 2019, 7:45 am AEST

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Well I made it through day 1. My daughter didn't have a nap, so I was mostly distracted stopping her wrecking the restaurant. I limited myself to a couple of drinks only, which was hard. I'm so used to turning to it to help get through, but it's really not a good mix with my new meds.

I used a guided meditation to help me sleep, which worked ok.

Have a few hours of quiet this morning before the madness starts. Lots of deep breathing...

Thanks for all of your support x

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ethSenior Contributor31 Aug 2019, 8:42 am AEST

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Well done on a few fronts there @Molliex Hope today goes better than you can hope for.

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MolliexSenior Contributor02 Sept 2019, 7:08 am AEST

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Happy Monday @Shaz51 @eth @outlander @MDT @Faith-and-Hope and any others who have commented on this thread. Apologies for not tagging you.

Well, I made it through the weekend. It was so draining, so little time to myself. Unfortunately I relied far too much on alcohol go get through the reception, so I'm a little disappointed in myself for that. I managed to have some fun though, so that was nice.

Will have a chat to my GP today and see what our plan is. I think I'll go back to work tomorrow and see how I go.

It's lovely and sunny here today, I hope you all get a moment of sunshine in your day ☀️

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor02 Sept 2019, 7:56 am AEST

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Morning @Molliex ... 👋☕️💕

Thank you, and I am glad you had some fun in the mix of it all ..... hope the day is gentle for you.

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outlanderSenior Contributor02 Sept 2019, 9:31 am AEST

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hi @Molliex well done on getting through the weekend and that you had fun too. Hope your Gp is helpful today and can think of a plan on how to move forward.

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