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Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

TropicalroseContributor11 Jan 2020, 10:12 am AEDT

Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

I’m feeling very mixed about them coming to my house and they just rang to say they are half an hour late. I feel like canceling because I have given up on life and people but a phone call to lifeline was traced last week and I spent a night in hospital. I’m 63 so not sure what can actually change for me. There’s basically too much trauma and I feel I’ve tried everything already and stuff keeps happening. It’s basically the dog that keeps me around. My anxiety is getting worse the longer I wait.

Just breathing and trying to stay calm and optimistic.

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SleepyPandaSenior Contributor11 Jan 2020, 10:47 am AEDT

Re: Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

hi @Tropicalrose

I'm sorry to read that you are going through a difficult time. Please keep posting here for support and if you need further support, please call:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

If in immediate danger: 000

Take Care

SleepyPanda

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TropicalroseContributor11 Jan 2020, 12:05 pm AEDT

Re: Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

Thanks@SleepyPanda. It’s over now and I think they can see I’m not in any immediate danger and not in any sort of delusional state. My social anxiety made me dread it, I guess. I’ve got a few numbers to ring if I need them.

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SleepyPandaSenior Contributor11 Jan 2020, 12:21 pm AEDT

Re: Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

@Tropicalrose thank you for checking in, very much appreciated.

Take care

SleepyPanda

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Shaz51Senior Contributor11 Jan 2020, 4:07 pm AEDT

Re: Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

hugs @Tropicalrose and I was thinking of you

how are you now xx

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MaggieSenior Contributor12 Jan 2020, 6:17 am AEDT

Re: Waiting for health workers - trigger warning

@Tropicalrose Welcome to the forums. I understand how hard it is to have people come to your house. I think many of us here u derstand that.

I also stay around for my little dog, so I totally get that.

Do you have a support worker? Sometimes talking to someone, once you get to know them, can be helpful.

I don’t know if you feel confident enough to join in other conversations here on the forums, but you are welcome to, but no pressure to either.

Take care. 💙

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