Stuck

[MochaPeppa]

Feel so stuck I almost couldn’t write anything.

i know I’m depressed when the first thoughts that run through my head when I wake are “wish i were dead” over and over even though I don’t wish that. I just wish I wasn’t depressed and stuck and financially stuffed.

i have fibromyalgia and cfs/me and depression.

i cant take antidepressants because I react severely to them and end up in ER being made to feel like I’m making it up.

i cant afford a psychologist and have tried to find one that bulk bills. Good luck there. I managed to get free counselling from anglicare last time but the either kept screwing up my apts or the counselor wasn’t skilled enough. She actually told me she didn’t know how to help me.

i feel stuck. What the f do I do now?

[Croix]

Dear MochaPeppa~

Welcome here, I"m sorry you have those very debilitating and often very painful conditions. Bulk billing for a psychologist is hard to find in many areas.

Waking up feeling like that is a terrible way to be. I do have a couple of suggestions, but apologise if you have already thought ofthem

The first is to be in contact wiht the CFS/ME support organization and similarly the Fybromyalgia one

[Croix]

I don't know what is happening but I keep losing my text, perhaps you might get some twice. Dunno why.

Groups may have advice that helps, and will at least understand, our 24/7 Help Line on 1300 22 4636 my be familiar with what is in your area.

A/D's are not the only medications available, may I ask if you have discussed this with your doctor? Another thing to discuss is that if you are stuck for therapy ask your doctor's views on the Mindspot Clinic https://mindspot.org.au which has free self paced therapy courses with professional overview.

Trying to deal with a life like this is hard, one coping skill I've tried to cultivate is to do something each day I enjoy, takes my mind away from hassles and gives me something to look forward too. Among other things I use reading, what sort of things might be good for you?

May I also ask if there is someone in your life you can talk to who will listen, care and support you?

Croix