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Feelings of emptiness, heart broken, big black hole

saturnzoon
Community Member

Why is it that we get told when we get near our trigger warnings to seek help, and when you do they don't want to know.  I had a case worker that was rude and always talked down to you or cut you off, some people you just don't gel with and I hate people that cut you off don't really listen to what your saying so it's like a brick wall. Good thing I thought getting a new case worker,  they turn up I was told her name and that was it, the old worker take us to centrelink then informs me in the car she'so dropping me off and I lost it with her got out sat around corner as I have social anxiety and don't go anywhere on my own. So I forgot new worker name and didn't even get to know her. My old worker was suppose to help me see social workers why I got cut of my carers payment,  but she didn't and I had to see anyone. I have had a lot of stuff going off last month and just getting worse, I contacted the mental health service and firmly told to ring case worker who doesn't want to even see me, I have asked for hospitalisation or respite cause haven't eaten or taken my meds for 6 days now as swollen glands.  I'm not coping to much going on which I can't really say or even think about.  I feel nothing In side of me anymore, I've tried to do the right thing but the people who are suppose to help you must think I'm just a trouble maker and sick of me, so I'm not contacting them anymore, I have no more fight left in me just lay in bed  or motivation left , having no friends and kids not understanding I'm all alone, but I did try.


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Sophie_M
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Moderator

Hi Saturnzoon, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. What stands out for me from your post is that you don't talk much about your new case worker. I wonder if it is worth giving them a try - let them get to know you? Perhaps ask for a meeting to work out what the plan is going forward. Maybe ask questions about what help they can offer, how often you might speak with them, and importantly, ask when hospital might be an option. I understand that you feel frustrated but having a new case worker perhaps give you a new opportunity to have these conversations, to discuss your concerns and to to begin to develop your trust in them again. I know it might seem like hard work - but often these conversations can lead to some clarity about what you can expect from them and this leads to you feeling more supported. Something to think about I guess.

I also wondered about what else you do with your time. I know having no motivation can be a struggle but often other forum members talk about the need to make small goals each day. They also emphasise how important it is to have some support - whether in person, by phone or online. You have got online sorted by coming here - what about other supports? Do you have any interests or hobbies that you could pursue - starting off small perhaps?

Perhaps you might also like to call our Support Service to talk through your options for support.

Please keep trying - these forums are full of stories about change and hope - it is not often an easy journey but we can support you along the way.