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The last few days I have been going downhill, I feel so, so down I cant even begin to describe how much it hurts. Everything aches and I didnt get out of bed until 4pm. I just felt paralysed by exhasution. Every little thing is irritating me and I just want to smash something or cut myself to release the tension. I feel so alone. My community nurse goes on and on about using my protective factors ie my family but they dont really understand and i cant talk to them. the crisis team are coming in just over an hour but they barely stayed any time yesterday it just seemed like he wanted to go and couldnt be bothered to talk. i hope they're not like that today. I am desperate to sleep but the insomnia has come back with avengance. I am a toxic combination of incredibly down, angry and exhausted and i dont know how to safely release my feelings. part of me just wants to be back in hospital away from everything. I cant bear this any more.
OrphanAnnie
I don't have any terrific advice, I'm afraid, but I'm thinking of you!! I'm glad, too, that the crisis team is on its way, even if they can't work miracles. I hate exercise but maybe doing something physical would help in the short term? At any rate keep posting -- we'll be here for you.
deleted_user
Have you tried writing in your journal to release some pain? I heard that many people swear by it. Journalling has helped me in the past. You said that there is a crisis team coming to your home? Did you tell them yesterday when they were there just how bad you are feeling? The key to recovery is total honesty no matter how embarassing or humiliating we may feel. These people have heard it all and there is nothing you can tell them that will shock them. Just talk and be honest. Lack of sleep can be just as harmful to us as the disorder we suffer from. Let them know that you are not sleeping and maybe something can be prescribed to help you get some full nights of rest. Mainly just know that you are not alone and that you need to keep pushing through everyday. THere will come a day that you wont have to push
deleted_user
Sorry things are so bad. Like orphan said, maybe some excercise. Maybe even punching a pillow in frustration? Sometimes when I'm in a mood I put on some very hard rock and turn the volume up loud and it seems a catharsis of some kind. If you want to talk, there always somebody here.
deleted_user
I don't have good advice, but I do so hope you get the help you need from the crisis team today. Lack of sleep makes every bad feeling so much worse. Maybe the right prescription can help you get the sleep that you need.
deleted_user
oh no. i dont know how to help except i have had those feelings to and they are hell on earth. i hope they fade, i always find it helps if i just do stuff, and quit thinking. here if u need me. x
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so i think that the crisis team is already there, if they are gone now, let us know how your doing ok???
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
