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I can't anymore..

RothmanSenior Contributor

I can't anymore..

Hey all. First timer.. long story shortish. 28 years old.

First attempt at 10yo.

Starting punishing self started about 12yo.

Eating and body issues around same time.

Been with boyfriend Damn over 10 years.

He has lived thru 4 more attempts, depression, not eating etc for that long.

I still don't eat really always depressed he accepts.

Been to hospital twice past 2 months (coworkers called, lifeline called)

Discharged myself in under hour.

I am wanting advice on how to get help when I'm unwilling to ask in person?

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Anon4Senior Contributor

Re: I can't anymore..

Hi 👋

Sorry to hear things are still rough.

All I can offer is that small steps are better than no steps. Visualise yourself going to a doctor and it being successful? Decide on what you'll wear "when" you go to the doctor?

At my worst, I've been known to wiggle my toes to prove to myself that my thought of "I can't move" is incorrect. Things stay rubbish for ages longer, but the process is important.

It seems trite and useless. But desperate times call for tiny, seemingly insignificant measures...

Go steady 🙂

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RothmanSenior Contributor

Re: I can't anymore..

Hey I'm back. Didn't think I would be. A lot has happened. I've gotten older, abortion, self harm and eating issues still there. Old man refuses to let me have 5 minutes alone, he is old and I'm now part carer. I can't believe I'm technically in the same boat different river. I work a lot, I haven't slept more than a few hours for.. ages. I have constant nightmares and I'm on constant "flight or fight" mode due to stress. Chat?

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Unknown userMember

Re: I can't anymore..

hey @Rothman, nice to meet you! Not sure if we've met, but I'm a peer worker here.

Sounds like a lot has been going on. I relate to that feeling of of same boat, different river. I'm sorry it's feeling that way.

Is there anyone you used to connect you on the forums you want to tag? Or wanna jump onto the Share a cuppa? thread to say hi?

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RothmanSenior Contributor

Re: I can't anymore..

  • Hey not sure how to do that/are they active lol

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RothmanSenior Contributor

Re: I can't anymore..

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SnowieSenior Contributor

Re: I can't anymore..

@Rothman hoping today has been ok for you.

Take care xoxo

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