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Darkness

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Darkness

Well it's been a hellish few weeks, I have fallen into the rabbit hole and there seems no escape this time. The darkness has come and it thicker than the fires of hell.

Things just don't seem to going right at all and my MH is just getting worse and worse. Not sleeping (afraid to sleep) not eating and not taking my meds. I know this doesn't help but why bother because when I am on them I either feel zone out or that they do nothing anyways. I didn't make it work today, got to the front and was physically sick and froze again. Crawled back into bed where I stayed untill I had an unexpected call.

My 3 main MH professional and I in a conference call, at the end of the call I was given a choice be sectioned or have my ex move back in temporarily to provide around the clock monitoring, this means for at least two weeks of him being here making sure I eat, take my meds and be present for all appointments and no SH. I am not happy about either option but because of teenager trauma in a MH hospital I am taking the ex.

I will not be as active as normal but I will check in. but like tonight, I may just support posts as I am struggling to even type this. So @Snowie @eth @Lee82 @Eden1919 @Purplerain @Lotusgirl amd anyone I missed I will be getting the care I need and will be safe. To some of the newest forum members please forgive me if it takes a bit for me to get back to you.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@Lee82 , a coping box can consist of anything that helps you get through the day like videos, reading books. Colouring books, crossword puzzle,

what’s in your tool box? , this in one link to have a look at xxx

And the sane forum is open 24 hours 7 days a week so will will find members here like @Bunniekins , @TAB

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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a coping box is a good idea @Lee82 if you dont have one. its good for when you can feel your anxiety building before it comes to a panic attack (or to help with panic attacks)

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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it is a shame @NatureLover have you maybe got space for a treadmill that you could put near the window? you could maybe go for extra walks and open the window so you still get the lovely breeze? or perhaps take up some gardening or something ?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@NatureLover I did walking on the spot for a while back , doing it is front on a tv show was good xxx

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Thank you @TAB xxxxx you are my awesome number 1

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Thanks for your practical suggestions, @outlander ❤

I will have to have a think as to what to do.

Thank you also @Shaz51

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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id imagine its really hard @NatureLover
maybe if your allowed or its safe to you could do half hour in the morning and half hour in the afternoon? im not sure it works like that though and prob means its an hour max in one session.

i really hope you can find something though, id hate for your mh to decline because your not allowed outside

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Lee82Senior Contributor

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Thank you so much for letting me know that @TAB

I will keep that in mind the next time I am up at a stupid hour...☺️

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TABSenior Contributor

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haha @Shaz51 so is the Pea @Bunniekins lol

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