All consuming.... so tired, so drained, so empty.....

[SadJo]

I'm so tired of fighting this darkness. I've been on medication for depression for over 20 years - I've had my flare ups but always managed to live a relatively "normal" and happy life. The last few years have been a different story though, it's the other way round. I'm tired, I'm drained, I'm empty - I've had enough. I have had therapy, been to group therapy sessions (CBT), had 2 stints in a mental health clinic but these are just bandaids. I want out.... I want peace.

[Sophie_M]

Dear SadJo, 

We are so sorry to hear that you are feeling so low. We can hear from your most recent post that you are feeling like you are in an incredibly dark place. We want to thank you for being so brave and for reaching out for support on the forums. We think you can feel really proud of seeking help.

We think that it would be best for you to give our phoneline (1300 22 4636) a call and talk to one of our cousellors about how you are feeling. They are really great at listening and talking through what can be the next steps towards support. You can also call our friends at Lifeline on 13 11 14 - they are also wonderful to talk to.

Please remember that if you feel unsafe that this is an emergency and you should call 000.

If you feel comfortable it would be great to hear an update from you so we can hear how you are going.

Kind regards, 
Sophie M

[smallwolf]

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so low. It sounds as though you are in an incredibly dark place at the moment. I hope you know that I am listening. Perhaps you might like to tell me a little more of your story, about what has happened to you? This is a safe place where you can chat.

Peace and comforting thoughts to you, Tim

[Truetomyself]

So tired. I can't do it anymore.

[quirkywords]

Truetomyself

you are nit alone. We care and are listening, I was diagnosed with bipolar over 46 years ago,

I understand how tiring and frustrating life, I know you have tried many things thst have not worked.

would you consider ringing a help line that Sophie suggested.

I know you are tired . We are listening to you.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Truetomyself,

We're sorry to hear that you're feeling so tired at the moment. We understand that you've been dealing with a lot. Please know that there is support available to you if you need it tonight.

If you would like some help finding mental health support, we would recommend that you get in contact with the Beyond Blue Support Service. They are available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport  One of our friendly counsellors will be able to talk through these feelings with you and can offer support, advice and referrals.

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. You can call them 24/7 on 13 11 14, or chat with them online 7pm-midnight AEDT - https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Please also feel free to write more about what you're feeling tonight in one of your existing threads if you would like to seek some support from the community.