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having a really bad time

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My mood went from hopeful to absolutely despairing in just a few hours. I am afraid to leave the house, afraid to do anything around the house. I spent the last several hours huddled in a blanket on the couch. I have a tdoc appointment in an hour, but don't think I can make it there. I've had suicidal thoughts -- just feeling like this will never get better and that I'll never be normal. My husband is at work all day and I'm so lonely. I quit my job a couple of months ago. I feel like my life is basically over -- like I won't be able to rebuild what I've lost.
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try to MAKE yourself get in the shower. that usually gives just a tiny bit of relief. A trip to the pdoc might help. I hope you get to feeling better.
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Do all you can to get to your appointment. Tell them and get the help available. I know what your feeling just try to pretend your'e someone else and go. So many people are waiting to see thier docs for help and can't get in fast enough. Your life isn't over it's just a hurdle before it gets better. Don't quit 5 minutes before the miracle.
ReginaPhalange
ReginaPhalange
I agree with what's already been said, try your best to get to your appointment, explain to them how you feel and ask what help's available.
I find writing a list of things I need to do helps, breaking them down into small things gives me a sense of achievement
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Take one breath at a time. Pls,pls do something to calm down...sounds like you're in panic mode. Even if you feel you can't make your tdoc appt., can you at least call and explain what's going on? He/she might have a helpful suggestion. Are you on meds?

Right now, you must try to relax rather than focusing on 'the whole life' picture. Take an aromatic bath, anything to get your mind off the cycle it's on.

(Just suggestions... i know from experience how hard it can be....)
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