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Former Member

I'm going to be 100% transparent. I purged two weeks ago. I've been feeling like self harming today. I've got a cold and I'm going through sertraline withdrawals.

I feel shattered.

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Former Member

Past User wrote: »

@Salix_alba_2019 well done for sharing with us
Have u been doing some self care and prioritising yourself until your feeling better I'm here if you want to talk some more xx

Elloooo @Past User, thank you for the love and support ❤️

I took myself on a walk and saw a few cool dogs so that made me smile.

I might have to be brave and call a help line or bake a cake 🎂

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Former Member

Hello @Salix_alba_2019

First of all, well done for reaching out and talking so openly about what's been going on in your life and your mental health. As Morgan said, it's important to take care of yourself, especially when going through difficult times both mentally and physically. I'm happy you went for a walk in the midst of all of this and that it was beneficial to you

It's great that you're thinking of calling a helpline, it can be very overwhelming to try and communicate and be vulnerable with others. You probably already have one in mind but I still want to link some more resources you might want to use or might be useful to you going forward.

Crisis Messenger (24/7) |
text THEMIX to 85258
Samartians (24/7) | call 116 123 | email
jo@samaritans.org
Papyrus (2pm-midnight) | call 0800 068 41 41 | text 07786 209 697 |
email pat@payrus-uk.org
Supportline (hours vary) | call 01708 765 200
Childline | call 0800 11 11

Every Mind Matters offers practical help and advice on how to cope with your mental health and looking after yourself. They offer support for anxiety, low mood, stress, sleep as well as advice for parents and carers on how to support your children and self care tips for young people. Their 'Mind Plan' is a function that offers support tailored to you. Their website is https://www.nhs.uk/oneyovoicesu/every-mind-matters/ . They also have a dedicated page, specifically about coronavirus and how to look after your mental wellbeing.

Former Member

Thank you for your help @genderless_fungi. I wasn't brave enough to use the helpines but I did ended up using my self soothing tool box and quite a few things to knock myself out of this crisis.

ebyrne556

Morning @Salix_alba_2019 Sorry to hear you have had a bit of a tough time however im really proud of you for getting through it and using your toolbox to support you through it. Well done! Even if you didnt use the helplines and they arent for everyone i think you are still extremely brave for reaching out to us all in the community and for noticing how you are feeling and taking steps to best support yourself. I hope you have a good Sunday and you know were we are if you need anything today

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Salix_alba_2019 wrote: »

I'm going to be 100% transparent. I purged two weeks ago. I've been feeling like self harming today. I've got a cold and I'm going through sertraline withdrawals.

I feel shattered.

Well done for not purging since. I know that once you start it can be quite hard to stop. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you find the strength to keep fighting
I know that I'm a day late, but I hope that you managed to get through the urges.
As someone who was previously on sertraline, I understand how difficult withdrawals can be. Are you being supported by the medical professional whose lowering your dosage during this time?