Feeling down and there are days I feel as if I just want to sleep and forget about all of this. Work has been very difficult and I find myself having times that I feel like I’m failing at everything. I feel hopeless at times. I know I should be getting out and walking but I can’t seem to move right now. I want things to get back to normal but they aren’t.
Hi Cr R thanks for posting here again. This situation can make many people feel down and it can make things like work feel more difficult than ever before. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling hopeless at times and don’t feel like you are able to get out and go for a walk. It can be helpful to reach out to loved ones for support, and if you feel like you still are not coping well, it’s usually a good idea to get assistance from a family doctor, a counsellor or a crisis line. Just a reminder, this platform is not a crisis support service, but we do care about your safety. If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or need emotional support, please call the Distress Centre at 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645. If this is an emergency or an urgent matter, it’s important you get help right away, so please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room. I hope this helps!
I am like this all of the time. I have gone to my local ER many times, only to be sent home. I am alone. Lost my family many, many years ago, and lost my second family through a divorce that is still ongoing. How do you feel any hope, when even the professionals are telling you that they aren't qualified to help you? I have C-PTSD, Major Depression, Agoraphobia etc. I would like to try CAMH as I know that I need an inpatient program, but would need someone to drive me there and not sure that I want to drive there, only to have them turn me away. I have huge issues using the phone, so that doesn't help. Tired of being turned down.
Hi there, thank you for sharing your experiences with us today, you showed a lot of strength and courage by doing that. It can be discouraging not being able to get the help you need, but it seems like taking care of your mental health is important to you. There are many programs that may be able to offer you support either in person or over the phone/computer.
- If you are interested in accessing CAMH services, I encourage you to call 416 535-8501, option 2. You can also find more information at www.camh.ca/en/your-care/access-camh
- You can also call ConnexOntario for 24/7 mental health information at 1-866-531-2600
Although this discussion forum is not a crisis support service, your safety is important to us. If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or need emotional support, please call the Distress Centre at 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645. If this is an emergency it is important to get help right away by calling 9-1-1 or visiting your nearest emergency room.
I hope this helps, please do not hesitate to keep posting and sharing your experiences with us.
Sorry that you are feeling down ,a lot of people are feeling that so you are not alone .Getting up and moving around or going outside even sitting on the porch if you have difficulty walking or just walk around the house and smell the air and the roses or take up hobbies or read or call a friend or FaceTime them , I hope this helps you , if you need a friend I’m here for you , maybe we can try to connect online
Hi Cr R,
I can so relate to your post. I am like this every day. No one can beat me up like I can and there is so much I need to do. Laundry is the main one for me. Getting out for walks would be nice if the weather wasn't SNOW these past few days lol. I do the best I can one day at a time and some days I do sleep. One thing I do that I enjoy is going for a coffee. I drive there (social distancing/mask worn) and go through the drive thru. They have protective measures up. It is my way of getting out for at least one thing pleasurable a couple times a week. I bring a crossword to do also (I enjoy them). I do my best and my best is different each day. I'll get the things I really need to done eventually. I just do. (cutting my nails so I can type will be first on my list now) :) I'm not gonna beat myself up anymore. I am doing the best I can and that is good enough for me today. Blessings to you. I hope you find some small thing you can look forward to each day, one day at a time.
I can so relate to your post. I am like this every day. No one can beat me up like I can and there is so much I need to do. Laundry is the main one for me. Getting out for walks would be nice if the weather wasn't SNOW these past few days lol. I do the best I can one day at a time and some days I do sleep. One thing I do that I enjoy is going for a coffee. I drive there (social distancing/mask worn) and go through the drive thru. They have protective measures up. It is my way of getting out for at least one thing pleasurable a couple times a week. I bring a crossword to do also (I enjoy them). I do my best and my best is different each day. I'll get the things I really need to done eventually. I just do. (cutting my nails so I can type will be first on my list now) :) I'm not gonna beat myself up anymore. I am doing the best I can and that is good enough for me today. Blessings to you. I hope you find some small thing you can look forward to each day, one day at a time.
This is very encouraging to read Butterflyna I am ! It sounds like you have been proactively putting in an effort to remain active and positive during these challenging times.
Keep up with the positive spirit and thank you for sharing this with us :)
Keep up with the positive spirit and thank you for sharing this with us :)
Just to add..... having compassion for ourselves during this time is important. It's a challenging time for most of us to setting realistic expectations is ok. So if all you can do on a particular day is go out for a coffee, then that's ok.