Lived Experience Forum

[TJ8]

Hi...first time here.

Current falling down a rabbit hole...

im a frontline worker

studying post graduate 

work is killing me

socially isolated

cant focus for study

going through court system for recent traumatic event

misusing alcohol 

lost and bewildered

thoughts of suicide but it's not an option...

lonely and depressed

have to keep working and put on the face

i have a brilliant psychologist but only see her weekly...

just reaching out

[oceangirl]

Welcome to the forum @TJ8 , Chin up my friend. 

Thank you for joining us here, to tag people put @ and then it should dropdown and you do the same if you want to add someone to the discussion but you have to type there name after the @. Please reach out to your GP for support or someone you trust. Of course you can reach out here too. I will tag some members to welcome you too.. @Shaz51 @Maggie @greenpea @Snowie @MDT @TAB 

[Basil]

Hey @TJ8 

Welcome to the SANE forums! It's great to have you here and thanks for sharing a bit about what you're coping with. 

It sounds like you are going through a tremendous amount and I can imagine it would feel very exhausting and isolating. I'm sure the forum members will be able to offer you support, information and connection here, but if you do need to reach out for some extra support during this time, please don't hesitate to do so.

Lifeline (24/7)

SCBS (24/7)

SANE Help Centre (Mon-Fri)

Take care,

Basil

[MDT]

Hi there @TJ8
Thanks for joining and reaching out too

Sorry to hear you are under a lot of pressure atm

What other coping mechanisms do you have?

[Shaz51]

hello @TJ8  and welcome my friend 

you are not alone my friend , we are here for you 

thank you my @oceangirl , @Basil 

have you got a coping box to help you when you are feeling overwhelmed 

[TJ8]

Hi there, usually gym or music...gym is closed and solo exercise is too much to contemplate atm.

[Maggie]

@TJ8  Welcome. I’m sorry you are feeling so depressed. 

You are not alone here, we all understand how hard it gets.

You might like to join in a few other threads and get to know a few others around the forums.

Good Morning 

Good Afternoon - Afternoon Tea 

SUNDAY FUNDAY 

The Weekly Friday Feast 

Thanks for the tag @oceangirl ❣️

[TJ8]

No I don't...thanks for the welcome

[oceangirl]

Hi @TJ8 

Here is a link below to welcome you and to get you started on the forum. How are you going? Do you have a coping box?

 https://saneforums.org/t5/Welcome-getting-started/Forums-how-to-general-tips-and-tricks/m-p/933056#M... 

and thank you to @Maggie @Shaz51 @MDT @Basil 

[Mel_kids3]

It's hard normally to manage self care.  Even more difficult in present environment.  I'm have been trying in manage my anxiety also but can't do in usual ways.. many days I don't do so well. I have started painting rocks... sounds strange but finding it simple and distracting.  I have no real artistic abilities either 😉