Waiting for 111 mental health to call me back

[mylovelyboycat]

I'm having very strong urges to do something very harmful and dangerous to myself. I've called 111 option 2 and spoken to a call handler. Apparently a clinician is going to call me back. I don't know when they will ring. I'm quite scared

Do you have anyone with you? X

I've also already called Samaritans and explained my situation. The lady listened to me and then wished me good luck and said goodbye! My situation is extremely difficult, but I guess it wasn't juicy enough for her

No one. I live alone

I'm going to try calling Samaritans again..

Here to listen xxx

Does your local area have a crisis team you can call?

Well done for calling 111.

How are you occupying yourself while you wait for the call?

Samaritans might be an option if you would find it helpful to talk to someone.

I'm here and listening op, in your situation if you have a plan in place and are getting urges to do it. It's entirely appropriate to call 999 for immediate support, is this something you would consider?

You’re doing the right things by calling for help and talking on here well done for reaching out

Sorry cross-posted. Yes to trying Samaritans again.

And keep talking here if it helps.

Well done for reaching out.
What going on?
I’m unwell too so feel pretty low although mine is physical rather than mental. And I know from experience physical ill health is easier to deal with even though both are bloody awful

please call do 999 if you can’t keep yourself safe. Alternatively Could you call a taxi and go to an and e? You can also call 111 again and ask for more urgent help.

I agree with the others who have suggested 999 or A&E. At least there you know you could get some attention immediately. Awful waiting and hoping for a call back. If you can get to hospital please do

I just called Samaritans again and spoke to a different person. He was brilliant. He helped me to understand my urge and put it into perspective, and make a plan of how to manage it going forwards. It has not changed my situation, but has helped reduce the chance of me acting on it this morning.

You can't phone the crisis team where I live. We used to be able to phone them directly, but now you have to call 111 option 2 and they will decide if/when you will get a call back

I'm going out of my mind with my living/housing situation. I just desperately want to live somewhere safe and quiet, but it seems like such an impossible thing to achieve. I feel like I would do almost anything just to live in a quiet place, maybe with some trees and grass, and free from Harrasment from dodgy men. I'm overwhelmed with the stress of where I live. It's literally ruining my life. There is a way out, but it's a lot of hard work. I'm not afraid of hard work, but living here zaps your energy and health, so it becomes a bit of a catch 22.

I'm doing my best to get out of here. But sometimes/often I get so very overwhelmed and experience very strong urges to do a specific very dangerous thing (I've done the thing a couple of times and luckily didn't come to harm.....but it's never been planned or a conscious decision.....it's been a sudden overwhelming loss of control).....so I do feel very scared if I feel myself edging into that state of mind/direction

Are you privately renting or HA? What is s stopping you from moving ?

Well done for persisting with Samaritans. Glad you got some good support this time.

I hope you don’t have to wait too long for the 111 call.

I hope you’ve had a call back and can get some help and support today

your housing situation is something you can work on when you feel stronger. And having good support might be helpful in making a plan for the future.

i hope you can find some happiness today xx