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Slipping over the edge.

Mem3
Mem3
this seems to be the only place where people get it. I had a horrible night last night. I wanted to overdose again, I seriously considered it, but then I remembered the holidays, and I don't want to be in the hospital during Christmas. Then again, I need the help, and I cannot put off getting the help I need so no one's holidays are ruined. I have some appointments this week, including one with the new therapist. I hope this works, I didn't really get enough counseling last time because the therapist had family problem? My daughter accuses me of being selfish if I want to call after hours help. I just don't know what to do anymore. I would just like to not wake up.
anneccleaver
anneccleaver
You may need to figure out if you are getting by on just being closed in or if you are hiding from solutions. Sometimes solutions seems really impossible if that is the case try some small things first. Like taking hot baths everyday and laughing at good movies. Small coping mechanisms add up and it's okay if you eat a ton of chocolate. Please don't give.
Do you feel paranoid about others? You may need something other than depressants.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Dear mem3. I'm so sorry for you. I know how you feel. I overdosed on Xanax this past Easter Sunday. Landed me in the hospital. My wife now keeps the Xanax hidden and gives me one every 8 hours so that I don't take too much. It's hard because more of it gives me relief from the constant pain. But being in the hospital psychiatric ward was a nightmare. I never want to be there again. Please don't overdose. For all of us here. We need you and you need us.

I hate when morning comes and I wake up. I feel so disappointed that I'm back in the world again. I don't have a solution for that except to say that I know exactly what you are feeling.

Hang in there. Ok? I'm sorry about how your daughter is acting.
Mem3
Mem3
Feeling somewhat more in control today. I have an appointment with the therapist, so I will see if that will help. Then had someone anonymously send gifts, so that helped prove to me that there are people who care. It is that the lows now seem to get much lower than they have been before, but I still have good days.
Paulinaakk1
Paulinaakk1
The holidays are really hard for me too. I don't want to ruin anyone's Christmas, yet I feel so much worse this time of year. I try to do everything and put on a happy face. My son showed me a joke on Facebook yesterday. It said there were two types of holiday people. One of Will Ferrell in the Elf looking overly happy and one was from Lord of the Rings where a battle was supposed to start and the guy looks dirty and depressed. My son said we all know which one mom is. Guess I am hiding nothing and still ruining everyone's Christmas. I don't think you are being selfish to ask for help when you need it. You might be making things better for everyone instead. I wish I had your courage and could ask for help.