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Just after a bit of support..

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Katkins1 · 15/04/2014 20:58

I'm currently getting over bereavement, PTSD, sucididal feelings (this board helped a lot) and self-harm.
I have a new paid project I'm taking over soon, and am finishing a degree. I'm working flat out, so tired, tearful, nothing getting done as much as it needs to. Everything is due in throughout May, I'm feeling really stressed. Working until 2am sometimes, and all day. Still not done.

Friend keeps asking me to read stuff (which she has done because she's not got a job or DD), I had to say no. I feel so pressured and worried. I just want to get something finished.

I think I'm half-venting, half-looking for support here!

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NanaNina · 15/04/2014 21:20

Oh katkins that sounds like an impossible load without mental health problems, but put it all together and tbh I don't know how you have managed to get this far. Is there anything you can cut back on. Presumably you have a DD? What age is she......are you a single parent.

What help/support are you getting for PTSD and SH issues? You don't need me to tell you that if you push yourself so hard, you will worsen your MH and that's the most important thing of all really. Your brain is like a computer and can be overloaded and it sounds like you are at that point now.

Are you getting any sleep - eating properly? Sorry to keep asking you questions. Forget about the "friend" - why can't she see you're overloaded enough without her asking you to read stuff...........like what stuff. No don't bother to answer that. I just feel that any friend with an ounce of sensitivity should see your predicament and offer help.

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Katkins1 · 15/04/2014 21:45

I'm a single Mum , one DD, 6. Cutting back on housework is helping, eating rubbish is proving useful he he!

I'm not getting any support atm-going it alone for the time being, it's tough going. I want to get some counselling when I've finished though. Sleep; a little. Eating properly; more coffee than I would like to (I'm a coffee fiend), mainly sandwiches and fruit.

She wanted me to check a reference for her and read her conclusion, but I just don't have time.