Emotionally unstable

[PerlaSjogren]

Hi there,

I’m new to the forums, but have rung beyondblue by phone many times. Today I rang in sick to work as I’m a sobbing mess again and don’t even want to leave the house even though I really need to get food from the supermarket. I have been in bed all day and haven’t eaten. All I can do is cry. I’m worried I won’t be able to hold down a job like this as I’m often “in the pit.” I just started seeing a psychologist  on a regular basis and have a referral to a psychiatrist. But how am I going to get through these days by myself? I’m barely functional when in the pit. Where can I go for help/support outside of psychology appointments?

[Mark Z.]

Hi PerlaSjogren,

I'm so sorry for your challenge, it must be extramely frustrating.

I can tell that you've made a lot of efforts including ringing BB and seeking professional support, which are absolutely right. Please stick on the plan with the doctors.

Moreover, as you said, you do need emotional help/support. Do you have family or close friends you can rely on? You need someone close you to listen to you and spend time to stay with you. From what you describe it looks like you don't have one. If unfortunately this is the case, you can try to either access mental health support workers (ring BB for referral), visit this forum more and share your detailed stories so that we can listen and help, or join peer support groups.

Speaking of peer support groups, they are people with lived experience who can understand you more and share their experience. You may get inspiration from each other. Some resources for example:

https://accesshc.org.au/services/mental-health-support-groups/

https://www.peerconnect.org.au/peer-networks/peer-support-networks-and-mental-health-sector/

https://www.sane.org/peer-support/peer-group-chat

https://www.mhfa.org.au/CMS/online-support-groups

Mark