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Sad and feeling that my only objective of each day is to get to the next day

OutwardBoundBob

Hi,

After another night or repetitive thought patterns and nothing to alleviate my high anxiety levels I'm starting to think my life is just about surviving until the next day. Even the things I once enjoyed can't hold my attention. Constructing Lego models brick by brick just seems pointless, creating art or just even doodling is causing anxiety. There are some negative situations going on around me at the moment which aren't helping and I am feeling desperately sad and useless.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to just have some fun? I could do with any suggestions at the moment. shutdown looming.

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  • I'm sorry you are feeling this way. When I struggle, especially at night I distract myself with stories- reading, audiobooks, sometimes TV, to just give myself another focus for a few hours. But it does sound like you whould consider finding professional support. Even just having a regular check in can sometime help. Support won't look the same for everyone, but there are low cost/easier to access options like online chatting or texting with counsellors if you aren't up to in person appointments. 

    I hope today is easier for you than last night. 

  • in reply to NAS80706

    Thank you... just for replying. I've been in this position before and I have got through it (sometimes in a very destructive way) but this time it really seems to have just enveloped (is that a word?) me. I do have mental health issues and are 'under the care' of the local mental health services team. Unfortunately my experiences with them seem to be counter productive. Thanks for your thoughts, I'm going to have a look at some independent counsellors online a bit later. Just the reassurance that someone was 'looking out' for me would be so helpful, so yes I'll be looking into your advice. Having had what ended up being quite a minor shutdown for me I'm still knackered so going back to my safe dark space and hopefully get some sleep. Thanks #NAS80706

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  • in reply to NAS80706

    Thank you... just for replying. I've been in this position before and I have got through it (sometimes in a very destructive way) but this time it really seems to have just enveloped (is that a word?) me. I do have mental health issues and are 'under the care' of the local mental health services team. Unfortunately my experiences with them seem to be counter productive. Thanks for your thoughts, I'm going to have a look at some independent counsellors online a bit later. Just the reassurance that someone was 'looking out' for me would be so helpful, so yes I'll be looking into your advice. Having had what ended up being quite a minor shutdown for me I'm still knackered so going back to my safe dark space and hopefully get some sleep. Thanks #NAS80706

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