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20-09-2019 09:50 AM
20-09-2019 09:50 AM
Re: Self Harm
I use the online chat service suicide call back service.
I also used lifeline the other night but it's only between 7pm and 12pm
I don't phone as I always have my kids at home and I want the privacy.
Even specifics I don't discuss with Mr Angels333 as I feel uncomfortable.
If I was home alone I would phone lifeline.
Thanks @Maggie You're a good friend xx
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20-09-2019 10:19 AM
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24-09-2019 01:18 PM
24-09-2019 01:18 PM
Re: Self Harm
@Maggie @Zoe7 @Shaz51 @Owlunar @Jhaneylena @greenpea @Appleblossom @Snowie @Molliex
I've had a really dark few weeks SH everyday, really not living. My Psychiatrist increased my mood stabilizer and alongside that I have accepted some of my triggers, mostly trauma memories . I think that's definitely making an impact on my mood, I'm feeling less anxious. The SH is still quite bad and happening everyday and I really needed to unpack all the trauma stuff with my psychologist but he canceled my appointment due to a funeral. So I won't see him for two weeks. I'm not going to DBT this week either as Son 2 has his high school graduation.
I'm really down about how SH chips away at my self-respect leaving me feeling worthless.
I see my Psychiatrist next Thursday it feels like an eternity
My ability to resist, distract and delay is non existent, I feel so hopeless.
Angels333
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24-09-2019 01:41 PM
24-09-2019 01:41 PM
Re: Self Harm
Hearing you about not being able to phone and talk about feelings with children at home ... @Angels333
Its not as simple as some people think ....
SOme how I had to Hang on til my kids grew up ... and still I am getting flack from not being able to hold everything in ... it is what it is ... we try our best ...
Good that you are unpacking the trauma tho ... its the way to go for ultimate resolution ...
Just good to hear from you .... struggling through .... whilst being there ...
its a form of love
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24-09-2019 01:43 PM
24-09-2019 01:43 PM
Re: Self Harm
Hi @Angels333
I can't say much about SH because I haven't experienced it but from what I have read in the forums it's something real and it takes over your life - from what I gather it's something real - something that can be seen - and the mental pain people have is so much worse often than physical pain but for a moment the physical pain can distract us - maybe easing the anguish by doing something else - I don't know but I am sure you needn't apologize for it - especially here - where people suffer so much from the SI and SH and even SA issues
It's rotten isn't it - when someone else's life gets in the way of our plans for survival - a funeral yes - a necessary rites of passage for other people - sometimes for ourselves and the people we know - been to several - they are carefully planned for and organised in great detail but most of the time they are necessary without warning and we have our appointments and you had to wait a couple of weeks - not good at all when you are so stressed out - I hear you on that one - cancelled appointments really throw a spanner through our time and space
And life goes on
Good work recognising your triggers - that would have been hard work - we all have triggers and they can really spoil the day if not the whole week - perhaps the more we understand them the better we can deal with them - I get it - and so good to hear that the change of medication is helping too - you needed that
Continuing to send best thoughts Angel
And yes - trying to use Life Line or any other service when we have other people around is difficult - we need privacy for such calls - and children need your attention as soon as you are on a private call -
Dec
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24-09-2019 04:07 PM
24-09-2019 04:07 PM
Re: Self Harm
Oh @Angels333 I'm so sorry you're suffering so much. I can hear your pain, but also your will to keep fighting.
I understand the feeling of an appointment being so far away that you're not sure how you'll get through. Just remember lifeline, beyond blue, and suicide callback service all have online chat (service times vary) if thats easier than calling.
If it becomes unsafe, and you're able to, please go to a hospital or GP before your psych appointment.
Here with you. You're not alone 💕
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24-09-2019 04:10 PM
24-09-2019 04:10 PM
Re: Self Harm
@Angels333 Hearing you, and how hard it is. All we can do, is what we can, to get through as best we can. Walking with you, understanding the pain and waiting to see your psychiatrist. 💜💜💜
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24-09-2019 04:50 PM
24-09-2019 04:50 PM
Re: Self Harm
Hi @Angels333
I understand. I have had no control over my sh lately either.
It is so hard to control and takes all our energy just trying not to do it.
Sitting with you whilst you are wating for your pdoc appt.
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25-09-2019 02:02 AM
25-09-2019 02:02 AM
Re: Self Harm
@Snowie @Maggie @Molliex @Owlunar @Appleblossom
Thanks for your encouragement and support.
Suicide call back service is offline for chat, has been for a few days now.
Things are the same tonight it's really bringing me down .
Your comments made me feel less alone tonight so thanks again for the encouragement.
Snowie, sorry to hear you are struggling too. Sending hugs xxx
Love Angels333
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25-09-2019 06:57 AM
25-09-2019 06:57 AM
Re: Self Harm
Don't stop reaching out for help @Angels333. Lifeline chat is available in the evenings. Please call a support line or MH professional before it gets bad. Go in the bathroom and turn the shower on or sit in the car. Whatever you need to do for some privacy.
I'm here ❤️🌻