Can someone talk to me please?

[Undercoverbanana]

I can’t get up. I’ve slept the day away. I have no idea what to do.

What's triggered this OP? What don't you know what to do about?

Why not?
I’ve spent the day on the sofa but I’ve got ds’ sickness bug.

Has something happened?

What to do about wasting the day? or wasting the day because you don't know what to do with yourself?

Are you generally ok otherwise?

My MH is not very good. There is nothing to get up for. Everything I do goes wrong. There is no purpose to anything. I have no contribution to make to anything or anyone. I don’t want to be here.

You are wanted. Call Samaritans on 116 123 - they will want to talk to you.

Talk to us OP if it helps - please consider calling the Samaritans it may help to speak to someone. Have you got anyone in RL who you can ask to pop in and see you?

I can’t do talking on phones. It’s a phobia.

You are in a bad place at the moment OP but it won't last forever. I'm thinking of you as I'm typing this my lovely lady (maybe you're a man but anyhow). Life has some dark days but they won't last forever. Can you phone a friend or do something to distract yourself from your feelings? Listen to music, watch TV, go for a walk? Anything to let this bad time pass.

Do you have anywhere you need to be this afternoon, OP?

Can do email with Samaritans...

[email protected]

I don’t really know. I can’t organise my 5houghts.

Sorry - thoughts.

You can text the Samaritans now. Hang on, I'll find the number

Can you start with something small. Like making yourself a drink?

Not many people know this, but if you text 07725909090 when you are feeling depressed or suicidal, a crisis counsellor will text with you. Many people don't like talking on the phone and would be more comfortable texting. It's a service run by Samaritans. You are never alone.

It's ok not to be ok. 💖

Talk to us on here.

I'm not very good at this, but I'm here for you.

Right, it's only 4pm. Plenty of the day left. What can you do that will help you feel like you've accomplished something today? Go for a walk/run? Text someone you've bee meaning to catch up with for ages? Pay a bill or do some other admin task that you've been meaning to do? Go out and buy ingredients to cook yourself some food and freeze portions for later? Start an epic new TV series and enjoy relaxing? Write a to-do list for tomorrow? Change your bedsheets? Small steps!

Can you email your doctors? I wonder if you need antidepressants/change of dose? You understand that depression is a sneaky bastard and tells you things that aren't true?

When your mental health is on the floor you need baby steps. You don't need to make a contribution to anything right now, you just need to get your head and thoughts in order. That needs time and for you to be gentle with yourself, not cross and self-deprecating (remember, this can and does happen to many, many people from all walks of life).

Texting the Samaritans sounds like a plan.

Could you do something simple like shower and clean pajamas to go back to bed in. Tomorrow wash and change bedsheets.

You have value and there are people that care. Hang in there

It all feels like too much. I want to go back to sleep.

OP, I've been there, we've been there, and we're with you right now. Be very gentle with yourself. I know you're struggling to organise you thoughts - are you still in bed? Allow me to take over your thought process right now; can you push the covers back and sit up? I think you need a cup of tea - can we get you there?

Then, as per the above, we can get you to the stage of reaching out to someone.

Op I've been there, tiny tiny steps.
You can text or email Samaritans. I hate the phone too.

Or keep posting here.

Make a connection OP
You are important
We've all felt like you at some time or another

We're here op.

What about getting up for 5 mins? Clean teeth and make a drink?

Has something in particular happened?