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I am struggling at the moment

I am struggling at the moment

I don't know why I am really writing this. There seems to be part of me which says that I need to pull my head in and do this alone and another part who so desperately wants to reach out for help. I am really struggling. I'm not coping at all. For much of the day I've thought about all the reasons to die and there are hundreds. There is also one reason to live that keeps me here. I can't let down my oldest son and cut out his trip of a lifetime. He would have to come home and pick up all the pieces for everyone. I keep telling myself I have to hold on until he comes back and then I can let go but this keeps me waiting to die not choosing to live. I have a cold sore that now goes from the corner of my eye the length of my nose and it's slowly creeping across my face from stress. It started on Wednesday and each morning I wake to find more of my face engulfed by it. I am so tired. I am so sorry to write this and I know I'm so lucky to have friends on here that care. I don't want anyone to have to deal with this as it is so depressing so I started this thread as a way of saying that I'm not well when writing here and please don't feel obliged to read or respond.

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@butterfly101. Today sounds really hard for you. And you are struggling with not seeing your kids.
Crying can be beneficial. It can help release those pent up emotions. Are you afraid to cry? I know sometimes it feels like if you start you won't be able to stop. But you do. And it may help exhaust you enough to sleep tonight.
Keep talking to us here and if the evening gets too hard for you, please phone life line.
I can't imagine what you must be feeling, but I'm here for you.

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You okay @Former-Member ... ?

Just a quiet day ?

💜🌷

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I'm ok @Faith-and-Hope. Thanks for asking. Think there would be nothing but whinges coming out of my mouth (keyboard) at the moment so better to stay away. I'm not good but not bad. I haven't been on here for most of the day and when I did I just ranted. I hope you are ok. I haven't read but suspect you're still struggling a bit too. Thinking of ya @Faith-and-Hope 💜😊💐

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@Former-Member. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you

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Thanks @utopia. I was thinking of you too. Is it tomorrow you see your psychologist? It seems like you've had a mostly positive week which is awesome. You go girl 👏💜👍🎉🎊because your hard work is paying off. Looking forward to the next instalment after your appointment. Take care

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@utopia

Me too ❣

@Former-Member

🌷💜

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Thanks @Former-Member & @Faith-and-Hope. Yes tomorrow is my next appointment. Looking forward to it. Still happy.
Got a copy of my latest Workcover psych report today. New diagnosis. Gotta love these psychiatrist that see you for 30 minutes and come up with this shit. He even argued with the meds my own psychiatrist has put me on. Seriously. I'm feeling the best I have felt in a real long time.
If you don't laugh, you cry.
Will let you know how it all goes tomorrow & if I can put this new realisation into practice with regards to my nervousness about returning to the workforce

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Hi Teej

I have been in a similar place where you are at the moment. But I really want to point out to you how strong you really are. It takes so mucb strength to not give into your depresdion snd thoughts of suicide.
I am a registered nurse with Bipilar and I too have children.
You need to see your doctor for help with both your coldsore (as this is contributing to your liw self-esteem) and maybe talk about either upping your medication or starting some.
Hang in thete not only for your son but for you because you desetve to have a happy love filled live and wirh the right help it is achievable. Bow do I know this ... becausr I have done and believe me it is worth your fight.

You are showing you have the strength. I just think you need the help and suplirt of professionals and lived ones.
Don't give up because there are better times up for grabs.

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member, @utopia
im really sorry I owe you guys some responses but I'm feeling so scatty lately and so times it's easy to respond and sometimes difficult, I'm not sure what's going on. I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you but sorry I'm so hit and miss right now with posts. I've fallen into a hole for now but trying to climb out except I'm behaving erratically, I restocked a bit yesterday😔 and I'm feeling guilty about it. I've been rocking in my bed this morning so I need to sort myself out. Ended up reaching out to a help service last night for the first time in ages. Anyway I'm really not looking for your support with this right now but just wanted to give you a heads up that I'm all over the place and not sure how much support I'll be for everyone. I need to sort myself out on my own I think this time. Take care💜💐

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Thanks @DIZ710 for your response. I am receiving professional help and on medication. I'm glad it's working out for you, hopefully I'll keep working on it too. Thanks again for posting, take care💜😊

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