09-08-2020 02:24 PM
09-08-2020 02:24 PM
Hi y'all.,
Im not coping well atm., it may be because of me taking meth and have somewhat stopped taking my meds the past few days... I got really close to being successful in taking my own life whilet being in a mental health facility last june and was discharged from the facility last Tuesday.,
Ever since ive been on drugs and had been isolating myself with everyone lately., the urge to take my own life again is building each day and i know that when i cant stop myself from doing it, i know that ill be my last., to know that the current method that ive learned got me close to dying, it has now been my new thing to do when im suicidal.,
I might not be making any sense., but im just stuck again in the same position before this long admission in the hospital..,
Thanks for reading
09-08-2020 02:49 PM
09-08-2020 02:49 PM
Hey @PocketRocket88,
I'm one of the moderators. It's very brave of you to reach out and say you're not going well, especially if you have been isolating yourself.
You're saying the urge to suicide is building so I'm very concerned about you. Keep an eye on your inbox for a check in email 🌻
09-08-2020 05:03 PM
09-08-2020 05:03 PM
I have been through suicide myself.
If you feel that you are becoming suicidal please dial 000. If you are having suicidal thoughts please chat with someone. You can reach out to suicide call back on 1300659467 or chat online at https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Can you talk through your feelings about the challenges of this isolation because of COVID.
You mentioned that you are on drugs, what are the challenges that you are facing?
11-08-2020 12:27 PM - edited 11-08-2020 02:11 PM
11-08-2020 12:27 PM - edited 11-08-2020 02:11 PM
My biggest problem atm is that I can't seem to not take Meth coz it has been my somewhat coping mechanism when I'm bored, stressed or depressed.,
deep down I know that drugs is a huge factor in how I feel but Drugs also somewhat keep me safe and out of my own head.,
I thought that once I get home I will try my best to be better if only I didn't got served with court papers for something I've done towards a nurse and while I was in a mental health ICU, I didn't really physically harmed her (atleast that wasn't my real intention at that time), all I did was I just kept kicking her shoe off the doorway so that I can have a brief moment to try and collect my thoughts., I obviously wasn't thinking that time and I was not mentally well., but now I am dreading this court hearing coz this will definitely affect my life., I honestly don't know how I'll cope if this doesn't go well.,
11-08-2020 03:08 PM
11-08-2020 03:08 PM
Please seek some legal advice from Legal Aid in your state or territory.
For advice on taking the next steps with you substance misuse go to
https://adf.org.au/help-support/
You mentioned that take meth because you were bored, stressed and depressed. Have you talked about what the stresses are in your life and what is it that makes you depressed.
Have you seen a psychologist to discuss any of these issues?
19-08-2020 05:23 PM
19-08-2020 05:23 PM
I used to see a psychologist but my referral run out couple of months ago so atm I haven't seen one except for my recent hospital admission...
I think I know what stresses me but unlike any other normal person I couldn't regulate my own emotions and that to me it's always black and white., I have borderline personality disorder which I need DBT to learn what I need to so that I can somewhat function and live a somewhat normal life.,
Aside from BPD i also have an underactive thyroid which also contributes to how im feeling specially when its out of whack.,
So yea,. The other problem I have is that I need to take my thyroid meds regularly which I'm terrible in doing so., and once I do take my meds I almost always don't know when to stop which leads to me taking more than prescribed which leads to being admitted to ED.,
19-08-2020 05:26 PM
19-08-2020 05:26 PM
Thanks for sharing @PocketRocket88, how do you find DBT? Have heard many incredible things about especially the components of radical acceptance and learning about distress tolerance. I am sorry to hear about the thyroid in addition. You have an exceptional ability to navigate through these challenges, you seem to me a very resilient person We're always here to listen and hold space along the way. How are you travelling tonight?
19-08-2020 10:35 PM
19-08-2020 10:35 PM
Sounds like things are quite challenging for you at the moment.
You mention that DBT is helpful.
could you go back to your doctor to get another referral to see your psychologist?
You have many challenges with your thyroid. Do you have any plans in place to help you monitor how much medications you take?
20-08-2020 07:34 PM
20-08-2020 07:34 PM
Once I have fully organised myself, I will ask my gp for a new referral for the psych., although I found this new telepsych that's covered under bulk billing and I've made an appointment already., just waiting for the appointment day to come.,
well all my support professionals would like me to have all my meds blister packed, although it's a good and sensible thing to do it's just that it'll cost me more every week for my meds to be packed., so atm I'll try my best to keep to my prescribed dose.,
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