I can’t cope

[tyme]

I'm here for you a chat. Have a safe drive home. @Captain24 

[Captain24]

I don’t know what is wrong @tyme 

My head is so scattered and confused. I’m scared. I can’t focus and I can’t concentrate. I’ve got a cold and think I have a chest infection and I feel terrible. I did a rat test in the hope that I could just be home alone for 7 days but it was negative 

All combined causes unhealthy thoughts 

[tyme]

I'd say keep testing because initially, it could come up as negative and later positive. @Captain24 . Or, it could just be an accumalation of no sleep.

I felt a similar way after having my flu shot. Just felt yucky all over but couldn't pinpoint anything.

[Captain24]

I’ll test again in the morning @tyme 

Hopefully it’s lack of sleep. I’ve just had a long hot shower. 

Im not ok tonight at all. 😢

[tyme]

Sorry to hear @Captain24 .

I hear it's tough (for now). But remember there are the good times too!

You've been doing the best you can with the current circumstances - this is all you can ask for.

If you feel you need to contact crisis services, I've included some numbers below:

Lifeline on 13 11 14

beyondblue on 1300 224 636

Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Your hot shower sounds lovely. How about getting yourself that hot choc with your sweetened condensed milk? Then hop into bed and switch off for tonight. I'm looking forward for a good night's sleep tonight 🙂

[Captain24]

Sleep well @tyme !

[tyme]

You'd have to beat me to bed lol @Captain24 

Enjoy the heat of your hot shower as you crawl into bed. Feel your skin against your bed sheets. Notice the sounds you hear around you. Listen to the sound of your own breath. Then begin to list things you are grateful for.

Hugs, tyme

[tyme]

What's happening for you tonight @Captain24 ? Finished work yet? I know you said you weren't very well yesterday. Do you feel better today?

[Captain24]

Hi @tyme. 

Im home from work. My cold feels a little better but I have a very sore chest and cough a lot! I think the hot shower help.

I’m still not ok but in a better place than last night. So that’s a start. One minute I’m really fidgety and can’t stay still then the next I feel nothing. 

I’m really sorry I feel like I am so self absorbed and just a problem. It’s like I’m just one of those people that bring everyone down. I don’t mean to. I think that’s why I limit my contact with everyone. 

Hope you had a good day! 

[tyme]

Well, you sure don't bring me down @Captain24  - I've been waiting to share a cuppa.

I'm glad you feel slightly better today. Yes, I think the steam from a hot shower will help with the cough. Just be careful when you get out of the steamy room because the sudden change can cause you to feel light-headed and even faint. 

Well done on making it through work today.

I've just had dinner. I didn't really want anything, but I thought I should eat, or I might not be able to sleep because I'm hungry later. So I had roast chicken with roast vege salad that someone dropped off to me tonight. I should've taken a photo. So sweet of them to drop it off in this rainy, cold weather!

Catchya soon,

tyme