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I agree entirely, it is the most horrible and antithetical form of self-medication. I still feel driven to it though when I'm struggling to cope. To be honest it, I don't know if I'm strong enough to abstain from these things completely if my condition disintegrates further, but I will relay this information to my GP tomorrow.
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Hope it goes well with your GP today.
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Hope your appointment went / goes ok ... we're here to vent at :)
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Thank you all. Unfortunately I left it too late at work and will have to try to book tomorrow :( It was another very horrible day and was dominated by lots of bad thoughts. At lunchtime I felt scared about going home but find that now I'm here all I want to do is sleep and be unconscious for as long as possible. Permanent unconsciousness would be preferable.
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Sorry that you didn't get that appointment - can you try again tomorrow?
Sweetheart I do believe you need to try to prioritise getting that appointment because you deserve so much to be happy.
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I will try again tomorrow. I couldn't sleep because when I closed my eyes everything felt very intense and overwhelming. I went for a short walk, but it didn't help very much.
There is a strong urge to cut or burn myself as I know from past experience that it can make it go away, albeit temporarily. Struggling to not act on that impulse. Really struggling.
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Please try, I know it’s a coping method but it really isn’t a healthy one. We have a section on distraction techniques. Could you please take a look through as you may find something that helps http://www.dealingwithdepression.co....ht=Distraction
It’s so important you get that appointment - perhaps it’s necessary to take some sick leave?
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Humm :( Maybe. I'd feel even more terrible for letting people down though it's crazy this time of year and everyone is working so hard.
I will definitely do my best to get in after work.
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