Dissociations

Sisko_H
Community Member

Hi. Just joined the community in hope to share and feel understanding.

I'm a backpacker from EU. Been away almost 2 years now. Last session with my therapist feels like ages away. In general these years have been really good for my mental health but recently my dissociations and anxiety has been acting up in new ways that can be very stressfull. Haven't really been sleeping well and my partner has started to worry about me, which makes me even more anxious.

I keep switching personas at weird times and getting impulsive movements like damaging the wall or hurting myself. Also there has been more of those "can't get up from the bed" days. Starting to think that maybe I should look up some help but don't really have any idea where to start and not much money. I think all (or a big part why) this is happening is because I just miss home...

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Sophie_M
Moderator
Moderator

Hi Sisko H,

Welcome to the forums. This sounds really difficult, we’re sorry to hear that you’re having these impulses, and feeling so disconnected from your home and your therapy. We are reaching out to you privately as we're concerned about you. You can also reach out to the lovely Beyond Blue counsellors directly, on 1300 22 4636 or online here.

We can imagine how hard it is to be away from your home, so we're glad you could share this here. It’s wonderful that you could share this here, we’re sure our welcoming community will have some kind words, understanding and advice for you. In the meantime, we’d recommend checking out some of these other threads where community members have shared their self-help tips and coping strategies for really difficult moments.

You might also want to have a look at the Blue Knot Foundation's site, or give them a call on 1300 657 380, every day between 9-5 (AEDT). Their counsellors are experienced in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. They also have some resources on their website which could be useful to visit, particularly the pages on Survivors Self Care.

Thanks again, and well done for sharing here. This is a judgment-free space, so please feel free to share, knowing that you'll be met with understanding. If you wanted to share anything that's helped you in the past, we're here to listen. 

Kind regards,

Sophie M

Sisko_H
Community Member

Thankyou for these tips! Will check them out for sure.

And things that have helped me are friends. Friends that know that they don't always have to even say anything. If they were just present I would feel better. And another good one is going in the nature away from the city noises.

Welcome to BB Forums,

We are so glad that you shared with us. You will always have a safe and anonymous place to share here.

Amelia02
Community Member
Hi Sisko, Just saw your post as I’ve just joined. Just want to say I know how it feels to be isolated and stranded on your own and unwell. Sounds like you have supper around you though so that’s good. I hope your feeling better soon.

*support! 😉