Functioning with ADHD

[tyme]

Do you need to go to emergency @creative_writer ? If you feel things are getting out of control, it's important to get help.

[RiverSeal]

Hey @creative_writer, sorry to hear that you are feeling this way! Recovery can be hard and it sounds like you are doing all the things but not seeing the change you would like. We all are on our own journey so what works for one person may not for another. Which make it challenging because it's hard to then know what to do.

I'm curious have you thought about either the Guided Recovery program or RecoveryClub and working with a Peer Support Worker? It can be really beneficial to have conversations with someone who gets it and might have been through something similar. You can also access the Mental Health Recovery Groups and hear from other participants about what they go through and how they cope with similar situations potentially.

I will pop the links here for you to take a look:

• Guided Recovery - https://www.sane.org/referral 

• RecoveryClub - https://www.sane.org/recovery-club 

Let me know what you think or if you ahve already completed the programs!

Take care

RiverSeal

[creative_writer]

@tyme I’ll contact triage if the suicidal thoughts start progressing to a full fledged plan. I hate contacting triage (have had so many mixed experiences), but I’ll keep their number handy. I’ve got it saved on my phone.

Maybe will try to contact pdoc ASAP on Monday for an earlier appointment. I hate doing it, I feel so guilty. He probably has other patients to see. I don’t know if I am left with a choice, I am spiralling out of control.

@RiverSeal I’ve been RecoveryClub. I’m waiting for when I’ll become eligible for Guided Service again, I am aware you have to wait a year till you can start up again. I have looked at another service who also offered peer support worker sessions but I couldn’t do it due to my location. Might need to find other options, not sure if I’ll find any I’m eligible for

[creative_writer]

I’ve been out for a bit, was a bit exhausting but a distraction for a bit. I’ve taken my old PRN, the new PRN is useless. Not sure if the old PRN will work today, but I didn’t know what else to do. The thoughts are coming up for me right now (I’m safe).

I can try to get a sooner pdoc appointment. I know I need support, but not sure why I feel so guilty for needing support. I somehow feel like I’m making a big deal out of nothing. I may be inching towards a more unstable state, but I’m not to the point I need immediate support

[RiverSeal]

Please reach out to crisis supports if you need a little extra support right now @creative_writer. And as @tyme mentioned earlier consider going to the emergency department if you need immediate support to stay safe. I will pop the numbers here so you have then handy:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Lifeline Chat 

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or Beyond Blue Webchat

1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732, www.1800respect.org.au 

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or Online Counselling 

Samaritans: 135 247 (24/7)

If in immediate danger: 000  www.triplezero.gov.au/triple-zero/How-to-Call-000

RiverSeal

[creative_writer]

So the plan is I’ll reach out tomorrow to see if my psychiatrist has a sooner appointment time to prevent a escalation to crisis point. I feel like I’ve let people down for sinking this low

[AuntGlow]

Hi @creative_writer, 

This sounds like a really good plan. Please don't be too hard on yourself, you are doing your absolute best with some big feelings. You haven't let anyone down. 💛

[creative_writer]

@AuntGlow my brain is still so loud, something needs to change but not sure what, maybe a question to ask the psychiatrist. Spring is also a risk factor for me, we are heading towards spring. More light makes it hard to sleep, my circadian rhythm is like hyper-sensitive. High energy mood states are awful when simultaneously occurring with depression. Other mental illnesses are not making bipolar easier either. I get stuck in cycles, sometimes I get better only to get worse later

[AuntGlow]

I can't imagine how dysregulating this all must feel for you... it's truly a lot to process and I understand how hard it can be when we feel hyper-sensitive to changes. I think asking your psychiatrist for more medication support and further coping strategies could be really helpful. @creative_writer 

What current strategies could you turn to tonight? 💛

[creative_writer]

@AuntGlow I’ll ask the pdoc for more support around management.

I feel like my mind is not going to let me follow the diet plan properly over the 12 weeks. Now what? I probably just wasted my time.

Will try some prayer, skincare, head massage kind of stuff