I can’t cope

[tyme]

Hey @Captain24 ,

Remember, we are here for each other. Just as you have been supporting others, we are here to support you. 

I look forward to seeing your posts each day - I really do.

Also, I appreciate you letting us know you are safe.

I am happy to hear the phone call helped. If you need them later, please don't feel like you can't call again.

You are a valued part of our community,

tyme

[Captain24]

Thank you so much for your kind words @tyme .

Ive just had a hot shower and getting into bed feeling at peace. 

Thank you so much 

P.s. I’ve just put diamond dots into my safety plan  🤦‍♀️ 

[tyme]

Hahahaha!!! Diamond dots! I laughed out loud. @Captain24 .

Another thing, if you feel that working on your safety plan at this moment is too much, it's totally okay. Safety planning is probably better done when you are feeling up to it.

Also, if diamond art does your head in, it's also totally okay to remove it!!!!

I find that once I start, I obsess over it, and don't sleep until it's finished...

But i do have to say the repetitiveness and 'brainlessness' of it is definitely therapeutic.

I'll check in with you again tomorrow to see how things are going 🙂 Looking forward to it!

Btw, I snuck Maccas into my diet tonight (for dinner)... first time this year... that's ok, right? LOL

tyme

[Captain24]

You made me laugh! @tyme .

Creating the safety plan was just a distraction, which worked! I will redo it when I’m in a better mind set. 

I have actually started to enjoy that bloody thing and it is an amazing mindless distraction. It is very therapeutic. I have done it all day for 2 days straight. 

Maccas is good. I’m sure it’s ok. Everything in moderation! 

Thank you so much

[tyme]

For you @Captain24  and you @Bow  🙂

I love chatting with you both (nearly) everyday 🙂 Makes my day/night.

Have a good rest. Please don't paint diamonds in your sleep @Captain24 !

[Bow]

Hoping today is a far better day for you @Captain24  I’m having a day  at home today…. No appointments! So if you need to chat or some company, just hollar.

[Captain24]

Thanks @Bow .

So far it is a much better day. Thank you for your concern last night and the checkin today. 

The MH nurse has checked in and has organised a gp app for me this afternoon via phone as my blood test has shown some abnormalities. So that’s going to be interesting. She also referred me to a dietitian which is a concern. 

Hope you are well and enjoy a day of no appointments!! 

Thanks heaps 💕

[Former-Member]

@Captain24 so glad today is a bit better! And so glad you've found a good distraction.

Everything crossed for the appointment today, we're here if you need anything ❤️ 

TuxedoCat

[Bow]

So glad to hear that you are feeling a little better today… hope it stays that way. 

a dietitian is always good. Perhaps some vitamins and minerals are a bit out? I have an amazing dietitian, she does far more than just telling me what I should be eating…. She doesn’t even really tell me that. I’m doing another meal support tomorrow with her which I am again anxious about. 

[Captain24]

Thanks @Former-Member and @Bow 

Hoping I can stay in this ok place.

I have a feeling that it’s my BSL and my liver. But I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. My diet is terrible! 

I am concerned with the dietitian as I don’t have the motivation to follow and eating plan. Especially while I’m going through this journey. Maybe it’ll be an easier journey if I look after myself better. 

Glad your dietitian great @Bow . Hopefully mine will be too. Good luck tomorrow and hope it goes well for you