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Struggling with pain and lack of sleep

Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical PosterPosts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
in Health & Wellbeing
I'm really not okay right now. I cant make sense of things in my head. It feels like things are wizzing round my head. Wish they would stop. I'm in so much pain physically. I want to cry.

I want things to just stop. I feel like I have lost sense of who I am. I'm not 'myself'

I thought I was doing okay, but I feel myself slipping back where things are bad. I can't do this. But I don't feel in control.

I don't know what to do.
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hey again Hun,

    It's hard when we can't make sense of what's going on in and around our heads and I completely understand and relate to that. Would writing things down on paper or even on here help you to try to clear your mind and/or make sense of things?

    Has something in particular happened to cause this thought process for you?

    I care about you, we all do.xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Nothing has happened. It's like a switch in my head. I was okay.

    I've been taking my medication. I don't even know what's wrong with me.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Sorry to hear about that 😰 Sending you a warm hug ☺️

    Could this be an effect of the medication?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Nope probs not cos I've been on it long enough now.

    I've not had a full nights sleep in about 2 weeks due to having a injury on my shoulder, so it could be that I am just exhausted. It's horrible trying to explain what's wrong when I don't have a reason to be this way.

    I just feel so alone and afraid of the person I am. The real person I am.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    This is not the real you.Instead, this is the confused you who is unable to make sense of things at the moment; which is understandable.

    Is there anything which helps you to sleep?2 weeks sounds hard and frustrating.I havent had a full nights sleep in over 9 years now?!Im used to it though...

    You're not alone Hun,we're all here for you.Keep strong x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I've taken some tabs to hopefully help me sleep. I would be able to cope more with the lack of sleep if I wasnt in so much pain.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I feel very alone. And people keep saying they are here for me but when it comes down to it, this is my own mess I should get out of it. I don't deserve or expect others to be there.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Have you been back to the GP/medical professional about the pain?Maybe they can prescribe some more effective medication for you?

    So your moods are due to your current sleeping patterns/lack of?x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I went to the doctor the other day, on Thursday. Been perscribed some strong painkillers but can only take two a day.

    I don't know - maybe they are.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Definitely true-Maybe they are yeah!

    Are they helping at all?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    They are helping a little.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Okay, well that's good then....Have you been taking calming and relaxing baths to help with your shoulder then thus your sleeping?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Yeah but they arent really helping.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I'm really not coping very well with this pain right now.

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    *BananaMonkey* wrote: »
    I feel very alone. And people keep saying they are here for me but when it comes down to it, this is my own mess I should get out of it. I don't deserve or expect others to be there.

    Hey
    I completely get why you think this - it's one of those things I always think when I'm in a bad way. Sometimes you can feel really alone even though you know people are there.
    You are 100% worthy of support. You do deserve it - you help so so many people on here, I've seen it, and you've also helped me.
    Sometimes we just need a little help off others to sort things out, and even if you don't believe it, we are 100% here for you whenever you need and for whatever you need.
    Hope you feel better soon my love :heart: xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Enchanted wrote: »

    Hey
    I completely get why you think this - it's one of those things I always think when I'm in a bad way. Sometimes you can feel really alone even though you know people are there.
    You are 100% worthy of support. You do deserve it - you help so so many people on here, I've seen it, and you've also helped me.
    Sometimes we just need a little help off others to sort things out, and even if you don't believe it, we are 100% here for you whenever you need and for whatever you need.
    Hope you feel better soon my love :heart: xx


    Thank you so much for your kindness it means a lot, I enjoy helping and I feel like peer to peer support is so helpful. I guess I just don't feel like I deserve support myself, like I should just be able to cope with things better than I do.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hey how are you feeling today?I really hope you're feeling at least a little better this morning.x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    HannahBannanna wrote: »
    Hey how are you feeling today?I really hope you're feeling at least a little better this morning.x


    Thanks a little bit better, just feeling a bit like 'I wanna hibernate' for a while.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah I know that feeling well 😰 I'm glad to hear you're feeling a little better today though.Make sure you have some rest x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    I am currently in bed, not moving anytime soon. Though I need to tidy my room so may have to move at some point.

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Give yourself a few hours to rest and then perhaps tidy your room after! I also have to tidy my room and have SO many things to do for work and college etc but have NO motivation or energy whatsoever really argh

    Do you live on your own Hun?
    xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    No, I live at home with my mum and younger sister.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ah okay, is it nice with three of you? Do they know how you've been feeling?

    x
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    It's okay yeah, no they don't. But it's fine. I don't want my family to find out either. My mum knows about my shoulder pain, that's all she needs to know.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    That's nice that you find that okay. Ah okay, I see...I understand you don't want them to find out but will they not help you with it?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    It's complicated, things have happened in the past which is why they are best not knowing. Somethings are best left unsaid.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You don't have to share anything you do not want to.I am not going to force you.X
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    HannahBannanna wrote: »
    You don't have to share anything you do not want to.I am not going to force you.X


    hmm okay.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    What do you mean hmmm okay?xx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    It doesn't matter.
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