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I feel so desperate

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Aveiam · 03/12/2016 19:51

My mind is going so fast, I just can't cope with anymore and I'm so ill in my mind that it's making my whole body hurt and my heart beat weird and I feel totally lost I don't know what to do I need it to stop

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Aveiam · 08/12/2016 22:23

Thank you I will listen

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Aveiam · 08/12/2016 22:24

I just want my mum back and I feel stupid and sick

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PollytheDolly · 08/12/2016 22:24

Going to listen to that myself!

Justaboy · 08/12/2016 22:56

Aveiam this isn't going the be sorted out overnight you'll have to be patient as difficult as that is, to be but it does seem your a bit better then the other night when you stated posting!.

Anyway in the meantime do tell us whatever you want to there are some very good listeners on MN!

BrokenChandelier · 09/12/2016 08:18

Aveiam,

I'm not usually one to comment that often but your thread struck a chord with me.

I was in your situation around 5 weeks ago- everything came to a head but I didn't know what to do with myself. My circumstances are different but the feelings of not wanting to be here and self harming were present. I too felt alone and as if I had noone.

It came to a head when I was at work and crying/breaking down in between each client I had to visit. Whilst driving I was putting myself further at risk and wondering what I could do to end it all.

I somehow made an appointment with the GP. This was a Friday afternoon. At first they were going to leave it just for the weekend and see me the following week. However I was adamant things needed to be put into place- Sometimes you have to be pushy.

I then recieved an appointment for the same day whom referred me to the mental health team. At first a lady assessed me over the phone and then referred me to the crisis team. The crisis team visited me the next day (Saturday) whom decided I was better suited to the complex care mental health team. It took over a week for them to visit following taking on my case, however I had access to support 24/7 from the crisis team. Since the first visit from CPN, I've had weekly/twice weekly visits and just recently seen the consultant psychiatrist (all within a 4 week period) which is fast. I cannot fault them. I'm on a new medication regime and I have the ongoing support from this team l. I don't know what I'd of done without them. They are better suited to me long term.

I've been under the crisis team about 2.5 years ago however because they are short term, after a few initial visits and a quick consultation with a psychiatrist then, I was discharged and on my own when at my worse and for a long time I resented asking for help even though I was poorly. If things had been sorted properly then maybe things would have been different now.

I guess what I'm saying is the help is there and available and sometimes you need to push and express your needs to them until you're taken seriously. The past 2.5 years I've had numerous courses of cbt and medication changes all of which have not been beneficial and have caused me more stress but I adhered to them as I was told they would help.

I've recently been diagnosed with bipolar mixed affective state (I'm still trying to understand that one) but it's more suited to me the way they explain it. It's a relief in a way.

Please go back to your GP and push for a longer term solution re mental health. It's tiring and takes it out of you but once the correct support is in place you'll feel a weight lifted off your shoulders.

If you ever would like to chat then feel free to send me a message or just offload here. There are plenty of people to relate to. Just know that you're never alone and no matter what time of day/night there is always someone available.

You're an individual who's worth it and has a lot going for you. You're stronger than you think. It may not seem it but you have a lot going on at the moment and will not have the head space to process it all. Baby steps each time.

xx

Aveiam · 09/12/2016 17:59

I don't have any push left I can't argue I can barely talk

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Aveiam · 10/12/2016 23:17

Thank you for helping me

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fruitbats · 11/12/2016 02:25

Aveiam you are in my thoughts. That is a great post from Broken.
I don't have any experience of how you are feeling but I want you to feel better. I don't know how to make that possible. I wish I did. All I can do is offer a hand to hold but I feel pretty useless. I will be here to hold your hand if you want. Thanks

Justaboy · 11/12/2016 15:14

Aveiam does it seem that your not so anxious now are you taking any meds for you problems if you don't mind me asking of course.

Broken11Girl · 12/12/2016 15:44

Thinking of you

Aveiam · 13/12/2016 18:55

I have another appointment with psych next week

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fruitbats · 13/12/2016 18:58

Hi Aveiam. That is good news. How have you been feeling?

Justaboy · 13/12/2016 19:33

Likewise, I do hope it is beneficial to you. And yes if you want to let us know how your felling now, but only if that will make you feel any better about yourself:)

Aveiam · 13/12/2016 20:58

I just want to stop the whole time. It's so so difficult and scary. I just feel incredibly spent

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Justaboy · 15/12/2016 00:39

Well lets hope the appointment next week starts a time of recovery for you:-)

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