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Not in a good space

Katyonthehamsterwheel
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It's like a feeling just bubbling up to the surface. It's panicky and disgusting and I dont' know what to do with it. There's no thoughts associated with it. It's a feeling. A really gross one. I called the Suicide Call Back service. I didn't find them helpful. What do you do? What helps you?
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Hi all,

physical workouts really work it is some of the best medicine . I have always been an active person and it's amazing what a workout can do. I find any workout helps ,say a stroll or a good stretch but a work out that makes your heart pump and sweat really feels amazing. it is a shame getting myself to do it can be hard as my mental health tells me to do the opposite.

it's not just a girl thing Katy lol. if I have a bad day where I get up and move straight to the lounge I look and feel awful. if I get up early shower shave and generally groom well I feel better. again my mind tells me who cares so I have to push through.

Simon ,I would definatly ask your current pcsycoligist for a referral,he knows you and your needs so hopefully may help find a good fit for you.

Andrew

My daughter (17) likes to do shopping therapy - does not have to buy anything but wander around the shops. A chick thing? Perhaps.

On the tennis ... either Kyrios (spelling?) or Federer. One thing I cannot stand in the tennis is the grunting. So if the grunt while playing shots, I won't really go for them. Sorry Rafa.

Do you celebrate wins? I cannot remember what I did but something had worked out so when I went to the shops I bought myself an ice coffee with ice cream. My little celebration.

it's a nice feeling when you can take pleasure in little things ,like watching a tennis match . it sometimes is a struggle to get enjoyment in anything. sometimes the simple things work a treat.

I just came back from Port Stevens. it was so good to just get some sun on the beach.

Andrew

hey Andrew.

you have the same first name as my Psychiatrist, ironic huh?

I hope everyone's alright, I wasn't really sure what to comment back to everyone, sorry 😞

Tayla

Hi Tayla,

that is my daughter's name lol.

I'm ok , my symptoms usually get better as the day goes on. I can't work out why yet.

hope your well,

Andrew

Hey again Andrew, thanks for replying.

Haha wow that is ironic, that's so cool!

Sometimes my symptoms fluctuate. I can be happy then really depressed or the opposite in a matter of minutes, an hour, it depends. But I have Major Depressive Disorder amongst other things.

I'm trying my best, I'll be OK. Thanks for your concern.

I hope you're well too.

Tayla

Katyonthehamsterwheel
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Great Kyrgios match currently underway (no grunting).

Simon, I had to google Cliff Young, but I'm glad I did. What a cool story. I'm happy to hear your therapist will continue seeing you and that you're finding it helpful. I find my therapist untangles things and makes sense of them for me. Perhaps it's the same for you? I think that's why I feel I need to go now. I haven't seen her since my partner broke up with me again, and I need to talk through how I feel about it.

Andrew, I'm glad I made an effort to look nice today. It has done wonders for feeling good about myself, you're right 🙂 And I agree about a good sweaty workout. I love to paddleboard until my arm muscles burn - when I can find the momentum to get myself there. Why is it we have so much trouble doing what's good for us? hmmm

Tim, thanks for the reminder about rewarding ourselves. My therapist has mentioned this numerous times and I always forget to acknowledge when I've done well, or to reward myself.

Tayla, thanks for being here. It sounds like you and Andrew have a connection there. It's ok too if you don't know what to say. It's nice to share our words and our space with others, even when we don't quite know what to say.

Hope you're all doing ok. I'm feeling pretty ok today. There's been tears, but nice bits too. And I love that you've all been here to say hi. Hugs all round for those that want them. Kyrgios is two sets up, so back to the tennis for me. xxxx

Hope everyone is having a good evening. I’m struggling a bit tonight. Might sleep it off and hopefully will start in the morning anew. Katy I hope you enjoyed the tennis, and everyone else here had a good day.
Simon

Hey Simon

Everything ok mate? Anything you want to talk about? Sending a giant squishy virtual hug.

Katy

Katy,

I’ll survive. Life goes on. Will sleep it off. Thanks for the virtual squishy hug.