SPRINGTIME in the VILLAGE (Support for all Mental Health Issues)

[NanaNina]

Thought I'd start a new thread what with it being the Spring Equinox and all that..........and there's another reason. I'm hoping to re-connect with people who used to be frequent village visitors, but like me, seem to have fallen by the wayside. Of course everyone is welcome in the Village, so I hope more recent visitors understand my post and will not feel de-valued in any way. The stigma of mental illness is alive and well I reckon so we all need all the support we can get.

SO - CALLING

Vicar (she started the Village thread some years ago and occasionally pops in) Edwinia'sRevenge SnowyMouse (where ARE you?) SilveryPussyCat CIQ (I know you were having a tough time) Lem (once a very regular visitor) Hoochymama Pyrrghena collardove Victrix Pulled Creamhearts (previously FDG) MentalPsychiatrist KeemaNaanAndCurryOn (miss you and your wit)
FaithLoveandGrace MySpideySenseTickles

Would love to hear how you're all doing. I'm much the same, up and down, mostly down this month.

I've probably forgotten lots of people, but that's all I can bring to mind just now.

ciq hope u got some sleep last night. Sorry I wasn't around I was too out of it. ((( Lots of hugs ))) As for relaxation techniques I would say just try maybe the breathing exercises, just concentrate on your breathe for like 10 seconds and really notice yourself breathe. It's the only one I'm managing to do at the moment as others are too complicated to even get my brain around.

((( mythical ))) hope ur day has started ok. Same suggeston for u re relaxation technique as ciq

((( TWRP ))) I would try be as honest with them as I could. They are there to help. Especially if ur having suicidial thoughts. I know how hard that can be first hand but I was glad when I finally said something.

School run done here with a bit of drama with some mums (playground gossip is beyond me so glad I don't get involved), spoke to my psych yesterday and he was going to fax g.p re meds but of course g.p not received anything. Now back to chasing psych then Dr this afternoon. The hell continues but hey at least I can have a cigarette in the meantime.

Hope everyone is doing ok x

wrote a long post
but had to delete, reading it through ,i sound barking mad.
im waiting for a pych call back-
sending good thoughts to you all..x

Thanks pulled wfrances sending hugs)

So I'm assuming my inability to move or stay awake plus heavy weight on chest is all mh related and not some sort of heart condition. Not suffered with health anxiety before and don't want to add that to the mix! I have ds birthday party in 2 hours

((( wfrances ))) hope the psych is helpful when he/she rings back. I really struggled talking to mine yday but managed to get most of my symptoms across. Just be as honest as you can.

ciq I've never from health anxiety but I do remember thinking my heart was either racing/stopping at times. I was sent for an ECG to make sure it wasn't heart related. It turned out to be nothing but gave me piece of mind. If you get really worried there is no harm in getting checked out.

Happy birthday to your DS really hope you enjoy it.

Yes sounds like health anxiety ciq. ((Hugs all round))

Thanks pulled, mythical no time to get checked today... im assuming it's anxiety like being on the verge of panicking. My dh has done everything today and he looks tired. Think I will be main lining diet coke and chocolate this pm...

Hugs to everyone

Great a chest infection on top of everything else a new med to help sleep anyone tried hydroxize (Atarax) before?

Oh pulled that's rubbish. Hope it goes quickly.

I've only come across Zoplicone I'm afraid. Fingers crossed the new one does the trick!

Really would like to go back to bed now

Hope you feel better pulled and ciq. Sorry I've not been able to keep up with this thread much. I am really, really sruggling with suicidal thoughts and feel very lonely and isolated. Not working has started to get to me and I can't see a way out of the daily isolation and drudgery that not working brings. I feel as though I'm just coasting, struggling to get through each day at the minute.

Oh no pulled I hope you feel better soon. I had Atarax during my first hospital stay, it definitely helped with my sleep but is meant to be less addict-forming than Zopiclone.

I just had HTT here and they want me to go into hospital tomorrow. DH and the kids have just left for a week and they don't think I'm safe at home. They're giving me the illusion of choice by letting me think about it overnight.

(((Loveis))) I can understand you feeling at a loss without work and really sad to hear about the suicidal thoughts. Do you have the option of a day hospital or anything to give you a bit of structure/activity in the day (my dh find it helpful when he was bad). Please keep yourself safe.

wild how do you feel about the idea?

I want to leave hugs for all who are struggling. Sorry I don't have any words of wisdom. I'm reading the thread when I can.

Thanks ciq loveis TWRP and for the hugs becca

I've just taken my meds. Feel like cheap but that's nothing new. Let's see how this new sleep med works. Have to say I'm feeling quite sleepy but that could be antibiotics and new meds mixture.

TWRP I've had a recent short stay in hospital which considering all things was relatively ok. Sometimes it's the respite you need. Hopefully it will do the same for you

((( loveis ))) really hope u r ok tonight and keeping safe. Day hospital is a great idea if you have one in your area you can go to. If not are there any local groups you can join? Mind is very active in my area and they do lots of activities during the week people can go to. It might be worth looking into that in your area.

Hope everyone has a safe and night full of sleep. Bid you all good night

Morning or afternoon rather.

Managed to get out for a massage this morning which def helped on the anxiety front. Trying to pace myself today, but dh not looking good today

Sorry to hear things are so bad wild

That's good about the massage colouringinagain, sorry about your dh not looking good.

I don't think my cpn thinks I need anything like day hospital but then she is very slow to react to most things and I don't think she knows just how much I'm struggling. I just spend all day wandering around to save from going home and being on my own. It's horrible.

Thanks loveis a better day for me today which was great.

Can you tell your cpn more about how you're struggling and finding it difficult to fill the days?

Hope everyone's had a fairly peaceful Saturday. Have been thinking about you all. Goodnight x

afternoon all,
well ,psych phoned on friday ,but as im under the consultant psych she couldnt treat me and said shed make an appointment for me to see him asap.
seriously ! this is ridiculous ,why does the nhs make everything so complicated.
my gp wont get involved with my mental health either, so any issues - i have to phone the consultants secretary -with lets be honest personal information! for her to pass on and get someone to ring me.
is this the norm? or does it sound weird to you?

Hi puddle thanks for the tea. Exhausting day which I am supposed to have enjoyed but can't at the mo. One of my friends had got bored of my broken record re mood (don't entirely blame him) and is backing away which is also v demoralising.

Hi all. colouring I've had this done too. It's not nice, some people will never realise what we are dealing with so can be very inpatient and lack compassion. ((Hug))

Hope you all don't mind if I jump in. I've been off sick from work for 2 months and have been on fluoxetine in that time....not sure if it's helping or not really. My mood is very up and down, and I have terrible anxiety. I feel sick all the time and as a result have lost a stone. I just can't eat much. My hands are very shaky as well, I don't know if that's a side effect.

Got a meeting tomorrow about going back to work, I think I need to as I need something to focus on but I am feeling scared about it. I'm at the end of a healthcare course and am worried I'll fuck it up and end up with nothing. And without going into too much detail but someone close to me is going to court for something serious at the moment and it's tearing me apart. The police rang me up last year about it and I'm terrified it's going to happen again - every time my phone rings now and I don't recognise the number I'm convinced it's them. I had some counselling but I felt like he was judging me because of my inability to cut this person out of my life. I'm going to try and find a new one hopefully one who's a bit more understanding. He couldn't seem to get his head round the fact that I still love this person despite the crime he's committed, which made me feel really bad. Anyway, I hope you're all doing okay.

Hi Pandora welcome. I'm on fluoxetine too and to me it sounds like you're still having side effects which isn't right after 2 months. Have you spoken to your gp about the anxiety, nausea etc? Really think it would be a good idea.

Sounds tough re the legal case. Sorry don't know what else to say.

Thanks mythical, puddle really appreciate it.

How are you this evening?