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Trying to get help

Unknown userMember01 Apr 2020, 1:15 am AEDT

Trying to get help

I have tried to reach out to beyond blue and lifeline tonight but couldn't get through. I tried and failed to get myself help. I feel so desperately alone and fearful. Having to write an email to workcover explaining what the appointment with their psych did to my mental state and it's just trigging me So bad. It's kind of what the dam point I just want to quit my job just so I don't have to jump through their hoops. My anxiety has reached a new high today and I am feeling everything so acutely.

I have been there for so many people over the years and yet when I need help there is no one. They say text me anytime, I am always here for you, but what they don't say is I am here for anytime as long as you don't mention your mental illness. They brush me off if I am not my happy self.

I am just over not being enough

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Unknown userMember05 Apr 2020, 5:50 pm AEST

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@Lee82 , I am glad you are having an ok day and you managed some more sleep.

I think my body is just reacting to all the vitamins I have taken in such a short amount of time. 💖

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Lee82Senior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 6:07 pm AEST

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Are these the vitamins your ex suggested? Or have you been taking them for a while?

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 6:28 pm AEST

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hey @Former-Member

ive got most of the orders completed, one person pulled out after Id literally just finished what they asked for so felt abit disheartened and abit of a waste of time but it is what it is I suppose. ive made a majority of the bigger order that needs to be posted tomorrow, ive just got 2 more (well and a half) things to make and sewing in the ends so it doesn't come apart. almost there now thankfully

@Lee82 well done on getting through the night with no self harm, that is so good to hear

@Snowie

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Lee82Senior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 6:39 pm AEST

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Hi @outlander well it's one night hopefully it continues but thank you for your lovely words and support.
What is it that you make? Don't have to answer if you don't want to just curious. Lol

how have you been feeling?

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 6:44 pm AEST

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one night is a great start! @Lee82

I mostly make crochet makeup remover pads, washcloths and dischloths. but Ive also made crochet wine glassholders, coasters, blankets and a pillow case as well. I also make my own gift hampers with cups and things as well.

im pretty tired, still working on final order but my hands abit sore so just giving it a rest atm but will get back to it soon as this order needs to be posted tomorrow.
ive been feeling quite sick so im going to ring my gp tomorrow and see when I can make an appointment to speak with her

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Lee82Senior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 6:53 pm AEST

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Wow you must be very talented @outlander . I could never figure out how to crochet. My mum has tried to teach me but I could never do it. Also what a wonderful way to stay occupied and distracted.how do people order off you? Do you have a fb page or website?
It would be pretty tiring. sounds like you are busy which is great to hear.
I'm so sorry you are still not feeling well. Hope you are able to get in contact with your gp. 💕

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 7:08 pm AEST

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thanks @Lee82
it did take some practice though before I got to this point!
@CheerBear and a member whose no longer on these forums really helped me out learning to crochet and motivating and encouraging me to learn.
they would definently have to take some credit for where I am now.

I have a fb page and I just advertise on both my page and through like for sale groups and that's how others find me or order their items.
I cant really have a website or anything unless im a registered business so its just this way for now.
its on and off busy. usually special occasions are the busiest times but i try to prepare in advance by making some items up beforehand. between now and mothers day id like to get a few orders in. after mothers day itll probably die right down again back to the random orders

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 7:48 pm AEST

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As much as id love to share it here i cant as it goea against guidelines and confidentiality @Lee82 but i can take pics of some things to show you on another day.

Candles, melts and soaps are quite popular here too. Id still give it ago if you wanted to try it out. When things start to go back to normal you could even make up a heap to take to the markets.

Or you could try card or invitation making too.

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Lee82Senior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 8:14 pm AEST

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Oh yea of course it is. That's a bummer but would love to see some of your work whenever you are ready @outlander .
I think atm I have way too much on my plate to start anything but maybe when things mentally get better it could be something I could look into.

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outlanderSenior Contributor05 Apr 2020, 8:18 pm AEST

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for sure ill take pics another day for you @Lee82
oh yes of course, theres no rush to start anything or at all really. I started off as just a little hobby and a play around thing too.

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