I have been off sick from work for just over two months now. for the last week or two I haven't been going to sleep until about 6/7am and waking up around 2pm. on Friday I night I took about 40 venlafaxine in a suicide attempt and ended up in hospital. I was kept in overnight and after speaking with doctors/crisis team etc I said I feel well enough to go so they discharged me Saturday afternoon. since then I have managed to go to sleep a little earlier, but I'm sleeping longer. for example I went to sleep last night around 5am but I still didn't wake up til 4pm. I never want to get out of bed or do anything, or see anyone. the only person I get excited about seeing or really do want to see is my 4 year old brother. I feel like someone is constantly watching me too, it's difficult to explain. I did feel like that before last week but it's getting worse. I have an iPhone 5 and I regilwrly cover the front camera, or move to places in the house where I know no one could see me. what do I do?
Are you getting any support ie counselling?
not at the moment no. I do have to go doctors fortnightly for a quick check up.
It's good that you are having regular contact with someone.
Have you tried counselling for support? Having someone to talk to is important and can be extremely beneficial.
Have you a clinical psychiatric nurse? Xx
Please Dannielle, do your best not to overdose, it doesn't solve the problems and YOU are special.
I care and will look out for you, the forum are the best you will have masses of support and love.
We will help you xxx
Really sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time. It is important to be having regular counselling and visits to the doc to carry you through this tricky period. It is important to find ways of living with your depression and for it not to take over. Please please do not put demands on yourself at this time. It is important to be kind to yourself and to remain hopeful. You will get support on this forum. Have you got friends or family you could call on if needed near you? Please take care and look after yourself x
I really appreciate your support thank you. I don't have a psychiatric nurse at the moment. when I left the hospital on Saturday I had to speak to a lady from the crisis team I'm waiting for her to call me to arrange some counselling. I really hope it helps because nothing else is. whenever I'm alone I'm constantly crying and I just don't want to go on like this anymore xx