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Can someone 'sit' with me?

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Youtwohumpedcamel · 20/01/2019 20:38

I have MH problems. This week I've been especially unwell.

It's all come to a head tonight. And I'm wanting to SH.

I don't really know exactly what I'm wanting from this thread. I feel incredibly lonely and I'm struggling with all my thoughts. I don't know what to do.

Can someone keep me company please?

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courderoy · 20/01/2019 21:10

Milkybar is my favourite!

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Youtwohumpedcamel · 20/01/2019 21:10

I actually went to look at the moon as it's lighting my kitchen up. It's lovely.

I've tried mindfulness before and struggle with it. I also have OCD and get obtrusive obsessions with numbers.

I feel confused

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ladybee28 · 20/01/2019 21:10

Ah great, now I have the Milkybar song stuck in my head...

"The Milkybar kid is strong and tough, and nothing else is good enough... MILKY BARS ARE ON ME!"

Hmm12121 · 20/01/2019 21:11

Room for another? I love Milkybar! Haven’t had it in years.....yum!
Is there anyone in real life you can call? I have to make myself do this when I’m struggling but I do find it’s helps when I do.
It’s so hard to make yourself do something when you feel this way isn’t it. It’s probably the best thing, to keep busy, but I know I end up just sitting.
It will pass, lovely. Just keep sitting and chatting until you are tired enough to sleep x

genieinajar · 20/01/2019 21:11

Massive hugs. My mum has a history of mh problems. Please open up and talk to someone about how you feel better it a friend, sibling, samaritans.

Disfordarkchocolate · 20/01/2019 21:12

Make 'strong and tough' your mantra for the evening. Off to see the moon now.

ladybee28 · 20/01/2019 21:12

It's OK to feel confused, @Youtwohumpedcamel – feel how you're feeling, be where you're at.

It's uncomfortable, but it's OK – and we're all here to hold your hand.

Hmm12121 · 20/01/2019 21:12

I’m not great with mindfulness either. But I do find a meditation on my phone helps. Deep breathing always helps my anxiety, even if it’s only a few minutes sometimes.

UrsulaPandress · 20/01/2019 21:13

The moon is bloody fabulous tonight. I was driving West to East earlier and it kept randomly appearing. Looking forward to the blood moon later in the week.

ladybee28 · 20/01/2019 21:14

There's an eclipse tonight, no? Or is that just in my part of the world (I'm not in the UK)?

Livingthedream12345 · 20/01/2019 21:15

Budge up...break me off a chunk of milky bar please....I've bought a brought along some nice crisps to share too...

XmasPostmanBos · 20/01/2019 21:15

Well apparently it's a giant blood wolf moon! And you will see an eclipse of it at around 4am-6am if you are awake. I sounds very exciting but I am told no vampires or werewolves are involved Angry

courderoy · 20/01/2019 21:15

Isn’t there an eclipse st some point? Think it might be 4am though...

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Youtwohumpedcamel · 20/01/2019 21:15

My friend bought me milky bar, Maltesers chocolate and areo chocolate as a thank you.

I just need to calm down enough to put erm things away. That's my first step I think.

I'm so grateful you're all here, there's room for every one

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Happyinheels · 20/01/2019 21:15

Cuppa anyone? Hey OP, you're totally not alone. Biscuit

Hmm12121 · 20/01/2019 21:16

Ooh, I need to pick up teenager in a bit —doesn’t he understand I’m feeling coldy rubbish and want to go to bed....teenagers and their social lives— I’m going to look at the moon!

XmasPostmanBos · 20/01/2019 21:17

I'd love a cuppa Brew

Hmm12121 · 20/01/2019 21:18

Just don’t put the choc away! 🍫

Disfordarkchocolate · 20/01/2019 21:18

I'd love a cuppa and some malteasers, may have to make do with a snickers though.

courderoy · 20/01/2019 21:19

I’ve gone to bed. It’s warm and cosy.

You can put them away when you are ready OP. That was nice of your friend

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Youtwohumpedcamel · 20/01/2019 21:20

I might be up at that time. I'll remember to have a peek.

I have a few friends, and they'd be happy to help but I really struggle to open up, or I try and don't actually tell them how bad I'm doing. I have the crisis team number but nothing really they can do. I have my CPN coming tomorrow.

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HebeMumsnet · 20/01/2019 21:21

We’re so sorry to hear that you’re feeling like this, OP. We wanted to share Mind's information with you - it has practical tips on what you can do when you feel like this and where to get urgent help if you feel you need it. Maybe take a look and see if there’s anything which might be helpful right now: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/how-can-i-help-myself/#.Vul67rSqyRI

Please do think about exploring some of the options in the link above. Samaritans are there for you too, 24/7, by emailing [email protected] or calling 116 123. You can also see the resources in our Mental Health webguide here.

We're going to move this thread to our Mental Health topic now.

Very best wishes from all at MNHQ.

ILikePaperHats · 20/01/2019 21:21

What's SH please?

Livingthedream12345 · 20/01/2019 21:21

Milk no sugar please for tea..ta

Apileofballyhoo · 20/01/2019 21:22

What was the nice thing you did for your friend who gave you the chocolate? I'd love some Aero!