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Tw Not Coping

Hi everyone hope you’re all well. 

Not doing great today, but oh well never really doing that good. 

My mum found out about my suicidal thoughts and it actually went okay. Hasn’t really changed anything so that’s okay. 

Also been discharged from the acute care team because I just didn’t find them helpful. 

I am safe at the moment and no what to do if things get worse so that’s all good. 

Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 24-01-2023 05:03 PM

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Courtney-RO
Courtney-ROPosted 24-01-2023 07:19 PM

Hey @Red_Flamingo Thank you for reaching out today. We always love hearing from you!

 

Thank you for letting us know that you're safe. Your safety is incredibly important to us, as are you. We're also really glad to hear that you have a plan for if things do get worse. 

 

I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing great today though. It sounds like there's been a lot going on recently with your mum finding out and even being discharged. How do you feel now that your mum is aware of your suicidal thoughts? 

 

With so much going on, I am mindful of the impact it might be having on you. So I am just wondering how have you been managing it all?

 

Thinking of you 💜

 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 24-01-2023 09:17 PM

Yeah thank you@Courtney-RO

 

To be honest it hasn't really changed anything between us like I can talk to her if I want I guess but I don't really like to and with me moving in like 3 weeks it doesn't really matter. 

I have no clue I'm really struggling last week I wasn't sleeping and my appetite has been all over the place. I had a GP appointment last week and she increased my medication so hopefully that might help. I have to a referral for somewhere for when I move so hopefully I can get an appointment soon. It's been really hard not having that consistent support face to face once a week. Especially over the Christmas period when things got really bad for me and places being shut. 

My pop came over for dinner and he just left so that why I wasn't on when I got your post. It was nice to have him over it helps to distract me a bit from my thoughts and how I feel. 

 
 
 
Courtney-RO
Courtney-ROPosted 24-01-2023 11:07 PM

I'm sorry to hear that it hasn't really changed anything between you @Red_Flamingo, that sounds really hard. Do you feel a little more supported by her now at least?

 

It sounds like last week was a really tough one for you. Medication changes can be really hard in itself but it sounds like you've got some great support behind you. How are you feeling about the medication change so far? I can imagine it has been hard without any consistent support, just remember that you always have us, or if you need something more urgent, KidsHelpline

 

That's okay that you weren't able to respond any sooner! Did you enjoy having dinner with your Pop? Having someone over can be such a great distraction, as it gives you a small break from your own thoughts. Is there something nice you might be able to do for yourself tonight to keep your mind off things?

 

We're all here for you 💜

 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-01-2023 08:25 AM

Hey @Courtney-RO no not really, but that's my own fault anyway.

 

I am feeling a bit better as the nausea has gone away so that is good. 

 

Yes, it was nice to see him and have a chat. 

 

I just went to bed I was really tired after work. 

 

I am back working today so I will see how the day unfolds. If it is anything like yesterday, I don't think it will be a good day I am already feeling quite flat.

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 25-01-2023 05:32 PM

Hey@Courtney-RO

 

I was defiantly right today hasn't been that great feeling a bit quite flat right now. Hopefully once I have dinner and watch some tv I might feel a little better. 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 28-01-2023 03:14 PM

Hey anyone up for a chat? 

I'm not feeling great this afternoon. 

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Portia_RO
Portia_ROPosted 31-01-2023 05:23 PM

Hey @Red_Flamingo , hope you're not in too much pain from your wisdom teeth removal! 

 

I can certainly understand your worries about ruminating when you're at home this week - it can be incredibly hard to keep your mind occupied and away from dark places when you have less to do. Can I confirm - are you able to keep yourself safe right now? 

 

You mentioned being a little concerned about the rest of the week and said that you'll have to wait and see how things go. If you do start feeling worse and your suicidal thoughts intensify, what are you planning to do to keep yourself safe? Is there anyone you can reach out to if you need to this week?

 

All the best this week @Red_Flamingo , I hope that your physical recovery is speedy and that you're able to keep managing this mentally tough week one day at a time 😊

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 31-01-2023 05:30 PM

Hi@Portia_RO

 

Yeah got some strong painkillers so I should be okay. 

Yeah I am safe sorry I should have mentioned that. I have my safety plan and I can contact kid helpline or another organisation. I should be okay safety wise. 

Just really struggling, but I'll be able to get through it. 

Sorry to worry you. 

 
 
 
 
 
Courtney-RO
Courtney-ROPosted 31-01-2023 09:16 PM

Hey @Red_Flamingo I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling so much right now. Thank you for letting us know that you're safe though, it means so much to us. 

 

I'm glad to hear that you've got your safety plan and know who you can contact if things start to feel even worse though.

 

Is there something nice you can do for yourself tonight to get your mind off things? 

 
 
 
 
 
Red_Flamingo
Red_FlamingoPosted 31-01-2023 09:31 PM

Hey@Courtney-RO

 

Yeah sorry I didn't mention it earlier my brain is all over the place I'm a bit dopey from the medication I'm on for the pain from my surgery yesterday. 

Yeah not having much fun with mental health of the physical pain at the moment it sucks a lot. 


I'm pretty tired and the meds make me sleepy so I'll probably just go to bed soon so I can get up and have more medication in the morning so I'm not in to much pain because right now it hurts a lot. 

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