Been to see my psychiatrist today and explained how much I am struggling and just because I am in a full time job it doesn't mean I'm not struggling. My cpn has stepped me down because even when I was calling her in tears she would say your doing really well.He told me to ring crisis even if there nor supportive as he said its not right but if there isn't a log of you calling they aren't taking you serious.
I have just rang crisis because I am at breaking point where I want to just end everything and they just put you me through and goes straight to voicemail wheres the help when your asking for help
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I’m so sorry to hear you are struggling and I understand. The same thing actually happened to me one time. It’s very frustrating to be trying to reach out and get help and come up against a wall. But you are doing the right thing by reaching out. I hear you and support you.
It sounds like you are at a point that you need help now, and that makes it an emergency. Is there someone you trust near you or that you could call to take you to the emergency department? It could be a partner or spouse or family or even a friend. Give someone a call and just say you need some help. They can help you get started on your way. All you need to do is take that first step and you will get help.
I’m across the ocean but sending you a virtual hug. This is temporary, it is a medical condition and it is not your fault. This will get better and you will be well again. Call someone and ask if they could talk for a minute. Tell them what is going on.
If it helps at all, I was also working a full time job, got dressed and put on makeup every day and because of that was told I couldn’t be that sick. That wasn’t the case at all, it was just that I was well conditioned to those habits. My job did help me keep going to a certain degree even when I sure didn’t feel like it. It is OK to feel bad even when it looks like you’re doing well on the outside.
You might also be tired from a long day if you worked and also saw your psychiatrist. Remember that it’s harder to feel able to cope when we’re tired. Call someone and talk to them about what’s going on.
I’m so sorry things are feeling so bad right now and you’re finding it hard to get help. You are doing so well to reach out to crisis and to us here. Do keep reaching out to crisis.
I agree with survivedwithcolor , is there anyone you can talk to, a friend or family member? Don’t be on your own at this time, it’s so important to stay safe. and if you are feeling in crisis and not feeling safe, do know you can go to a and e.
I’m thinking of you, know you can write to us at any time , you’re doing so well to reach out to us here . This pain won’t last forever, you will come through this and get better.
I also wondered too if you may be able to find some support through hub of hope? You put in your postcode and it tells you what support is in your area hubofhope.co.uk/
That's a really good suggestion from Ellie. If you can't find any support when you need it, A&E is definitely the best place.Keep persevering with communicating that you are not alright. Good luck.
Thinking of you.
I think many of the bipolar people on this forum have experienced appearing fine to everyone else when they are not. Much love X
There is a commercial here in the US on television for an antidepressant. It shows a woman going about her daily life. She looks very sad, but in every scene she is holding a cardboard cutout of a smiley face in front of her own. That is what so many of us do. The marketing team that came up with that knew what they were about. It's fake, plain and simple. Women are especially good at it.
hi there, really great you are so good at talking about it, this makes a real difference. It’s such a cruel cruel illness that makes you so out of control of your own emotions. So I know you feel like this, but its the illness, dnt let it win. If you’d have told me 6 months ago I would recover, I’d have never ever believed you. Its so hard to understand how it can ever feel different. Just keep doing the little wins…each day and celebrating the fact your still pushing hard through it, still investing in your recovery, still fighting it. Days turn into months and each day is a step on your journey. Keep lifting your head in a morning and trooping through and things will start to feel lighter. You’re doing great. I definitely used to be totally wiped out after a psychologist session, so much so I could only do it on weekends!! xxx
Hi pinkladystar, such a struggle for you at the moment, and double it for putting a brave face and keeping a full time job at the same time. It's also so brave of you to ask for help, and so disheartening that you have not received the help you need at the moment.As others have said, keep on reaching to the crisis team and if you feel you cannot keep yourself safe do go to the hospital. We are here to support you, and your friends and family do as well.
Thinking of you. I hope the crisis team have got back to you, and you managed to get some rest last night. Sending you love and strength during this difficult time. X
I had a good experience calling Samaritans on a couple of occasions. It was good to talk things through with a friendly voice.
I have been to A&E in a mental health crisis twice, and there was a bit of a wait but they are good at finding you a quiet spot as soon as they can. If you feel at crisis point, that is the safest place to be. A psychologist helped me put in place a plan for if I ever needed to go to A&E. Which for me was put both kids in the car with a warm blanket and watching cartoons on my phone so they’re shielded from what is going on, and take myself to the on-site car park etc etc
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