Is It Really Worth It?

[Heather328]

I feel like im going crazy, my flashbacks are persistent and my nightmares are terrible......i try to act happy because i feel like everyone is sick of hearing about it.....even though my meds were upped a few months ago, i feel like they are not working good enough

 

[Gadgie]

Your not going crazy, that's the first thing to remember, try changing your habits, if you feel a flashback coming on, do something that you never normally do.

Go for a walk, turn off the T V, and put some music on, take a cuppa and go outside with it.

You will be surprised just what an effect that has, I've been doing that recently, and it seems to work for me, go for it.

 

[twinkle30]

As terrible as your situation is now you have to remember it is temporary and suicide is permanent. I have been suicidal myself many years ago and I attempted and nearly succeeded. I recently thought about it for the first time in years (15 years) and all the issues and situations I had back then are no longer there. Now I have other issues but still.

 

[maelstrom]

Hey, I know how you feel, especially about how "everyone is sick of hearing about it." But remember that "everyone" is not really everyone. There are people out there who understand, like us here on the forums, so don't let that add to your guilt, because you should not be guilty of your suffering. What you really need and deserve is sympathy. Meds do take a while to work, and sometimes your p may need to adjust it a little, so try to wait a while and see if it gets any better. If it doesn't, always talk to your p and let him/her know how you feel. Hugs!

 

[Heather328]

Thank you all, so glad i found this site!!

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Try to make some lists, situations that make flashbacks more common and less common. Work on that sort of stuff.

Sending warm :hug: and hopefully it gets better :)