Is there nothing they can do for me??
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ive had depression for about 6 months and it has steadily got worse over the months. I am currently on 100mg of sertraline I hit complete rock bottom last night and just didn't want to be here I was that scared I rang Samaritans because it was the only place I had to turn, they suggested I ring the go today so i did, went to se him who said he "didn't have a magic wand and all I can suggest is we get the mental health team to ring you. They did I said I need help I need something to help me through the weekend because I'm not sure I will otherwise and he just said someone will call me Monday! I can't contemplate as far a way as Monday at the minute so my question is is there really nothing anyone can do for me I don't care what it is but I truly don't believe I'll make it through tomorrow if no one helps me and I feel I've now tried every avenue. Can someone please advise
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paul30710 Polkadot91
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Polkadot91 paul30710
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shaunie39511 Polkadot91
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I think near enough the majority of people have felt exactly how you feel right now your not alone, fight it be strong your better than this try going to your gp for some different medication and try it out
Life is a beautiful thing but it knocks us down I have so many people around me but yet I still feel alone you will make it to Monday yannob why because you have too don't let this horrible vicious mental disease win trust me I've been there and it's a horrible place to be, if you ever want to talk feel alone or scared messaged me I've been there its scary you are not alone and you will get better stay strong and concentrate on the good things you have in life and what life can offer you!!
Keep your head high, I know me saying all this is easy and fighting this depression is hard but you can do it!
Parkinsonswife Polkadot91
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But there are times in depression, that you can be surrounded and still feel utterly alone. At these times, I find 'role-playing' quite useful - imagine you are someone else...you are their friend. As their friend, you'll be trating them with the utmost respect and dignity; no matter what. Words won't cut it. In 'crisis mode', as you are, try being kind to yourself.
Best news? It'll pass!
paul30710 Parkinsonswife
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Parkinsonswife paul30710
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No worries; I value your opinion and I'm certainly not above reproach! In fact, I'm very glad you brought it up.
'It'll pass' = we're still here. There are those that 'didn't make it', my sister included. So, clearly it's us still standing that are still talking!
As a lifer in depression, it ebbs and flows...certainly for me. Many times spent at the 'brink', but stepped back. So, it's on that basis I made the decision (for right or wrong) to say what I did to Polkadot.
Why? Because when there's nothing I can do, it's better to err on the side of optimism (a quality that is very low on my characteristic scale!). More importantly, how do you talk to someone in crisis? At that moment, they're at their most vulnerable, what you say can be pivotal. Rather than saying something that could be construed as 'agreement' in their feelings of hopelessness, is it not better to use that moment to introduce the obvious..that we're still here?
The reality-check here is to know that the person you're talking to may or may not hear you. I am respectfully fearful of delivering a negative message to someone standing on a precipice.
I hope this helps!
hypercat Polkadot91
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BN62285 Polkadot91
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It is ridiculous that noone is allowed to get sick on evenings or weekends but everyone's right - you've got us on here. I'm terrible for pushing friends away when really I should open up and talk to them more. Instead it's easier to find fault with them all. You will get through it and you'll come out the other side and find new and better friends who are worth having.
gill_55675 Polkadot91
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rachel62244 natalie29844
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lorraine28330 Polkadot91
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i am sorry that you are struggling, my suggestion would be that you contact the mental health team again today and explain that Monday is too far away for you to concentrate on and that you need some support in between, make sure that you tell them that your feelings haven't changed and you still don't feel safe. You need to be a participant in your treatment, don't let others decide what happens to you, you make some decisions,
i wish you all the best. And hope to chat to you again.