Functioning with ADHD

[tyme]

Do you need to go to emergency @creative_writer ? If you feel things are getting out of control, it's important to get help.

[RiverSeal]

Hey @creative_writer, sorry to hear that you are feeling this way! Recovery can be hard and it sounds like you are doing all the things but not seeing the change you would like. We all are on our own journey so what works for one person may not for another. Which make it challenging because it's hard to then know what to do.

I'm curious have you thought about either the Guided Recovery program or RecoveryClub and working with a Peer Support Worker? It can be really beneficial to have conversations with someone who gets it and might have been through something similar. You can also access the Mental Health Recovery Groups and hear from other participants about what they go through and how they cope with similar situations potentially.

I will pop the links here for you to take a look:

• Guided Recovery - https://www.sane.org/referral 

• RecoveryClub - https://www.sane.org/recovery-club 

Let me know what you think or if you ahve already completed the programs!

Take care

RiverSeal

[creative_writer]

@tyme I’ll contact triage if the suicidal thoughts start progressing to a full fledged plan. I hate contacting triage (have had so many mixed experiences), but I’ll keep their number handy. I’ve got it saved on my phone.

Maybe will try to contact pdoc ASAP on Monday for an earlier appointment. I hate doing it, I feel so guilty. He probably has other patients to see. I don’t know if I am left with a choice, I am spiralling out of control.

@RiverSeal I’ve been RecoveryClub. I’m waiting for when I’ll become eligible for Guided Service again, I am aware you have to wait a year till you can start up again. I have looked at another service who also offered peer support worker sessions but I couldn’t do it due to my location. Might need to find other options, not sure if I’ll find any I’m eligible for

[creative_writer]

I’ve been out for a bit, was a bit exhausting but a distraction for a bit. I’ve taken my old PRN, the new PRN is useless. Not sure if the old PRN will work today, but I didn’t know what else to do. The thoughts are coming up for me right now (I’m safe).

I can try to get a sooner pdoc appointment. I know I need support, but not sure why I feel so guilty for needing support. I somehow feel like I’m making a big deal out of nothing. I may be inching towards a more unstable state, but I’m not to the point I need immediate support

[RiverSeal]

Please reach out to crisis supports if you need a little extra support right now @creative_writer. And as @tyme mentioned earlier consider going to the emergency department if you need immediate support to stay safe. I will pop the numbers here so you have then handy:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Lifeline Chat 

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or Beyond Blue Webchat

1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732, www.1800respect.org.au 

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or Online Counselling 

Samaritans: 135 247 (24/7)

If in immediate danger: 000  www.triplezero.gov.au/triple-zero/How-to-Call-000

RiverSeal