Distract me…

[Scutterbug]

I’m really struggling. Very suicidal and suffering extreme anxiety and depression. I’m seeing and hearing things. I need to get through to tomorrow afternoon when my care coordinator is visiting me. Has anyone any ideas?
I’ve done some colouring on my phone. Played a game on my laptop. Finding tv and music difficult as I hear voices and they interact with one another. I’m hoping I might sleep a bit later.

It is good that you have support there. I hope the meeting with the psychologist goes well.

I can understand how the meeting with the psychologist is putting so much strain on you.
If you have never seen one before it may well be worth going
Have you got anyone going with you? It is going to be very hard.x

Lots of good news there, @Scutterbug so pleased that you're staying at home & seeing CC next week.
Psychologists are wonderful (a family member is one, so I may be a tad biased!) so go with it & see what you can learn about helping your MH.

I've remembered the music that I was going to recommend to you right at the start of your post - Tropical Brainstorm by Kirsty MacColl. Lots of positive songs including some entertaining & slightly cheeky lyrics - I find that cheers me up no matter what's going on; even if it's only at a relatively superficial level, I feel better for hearing her singing to me. I'm actually listening to In These Shoes? on YouTube thanks to your inspiration!

Take care and have a good day 🌺

How are you getting on now @Scutterbug ?

I’m struggling a lot. Just trying to get through each hour. I actually think I should be in hospital.

Can you contact your CC and tell them that you can’t keep yourself safe?

Please reach out for help. If you are feeling like you should be in hospital then you probably really should be. I hope you can.

I will speak to my MH team tomorrow.

Sleep well, @Scutterbug - we're looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow!

Good morning @Scutterbug
Was just wondering how you are doing this morning and how the MH visit went?

I’m being visited this morning. I’ll try to update later x