I know a lot of people think 'support for' threads are gay, but I'm gay, so that's OK.
Jodie is struggling a lot with voices and seeing graphic unpleasant images and commands and is reaching the end of her tether with it all.
We also had a difficult night on Wednesday with a night out ending up with a friend being admitted to a psychiatric hospital and there's been some fall-out from that that has left Jodie feeling like people hate her, like she made the wrong decisions, and that our friend being ill was her fault for not following enough commands from the gentleman she sees.
In terms of professional input, she is about to start DBT, and we are also going to speak to her psychiatrist on Monday about medication and we're both hoping she'll be tried on some sort of AP, as she can't be dealing with seeing and hearing ALL the things ALL the days any longer.
We've got professional support going on and have entertained all my hairball schemes and worksheets, which has significantly reduced her behaviours but things are still really hard and she would like some support from The Good Ship RYL.
Support/hugs/advice/love/witty things would be greatly appreciated.
Lots of love for you, Jodie. You are doing all the right things to help yourself and are working so so hard to fight through it. We're all here to support you. *big cuddles* I hope you'll be able to use this thread to talk if you feel like that might help.
I'm so sorry I triggered you Jodie. Be rest asured this has nothing to do with your gentle man.
You did everything right and I was so thankful you were there because if you hadn't been it could have been a lot worse for me. I think that you being their was a positive.
Love and hugs.
I feel privileged to have you as a friend xxxx
The average,
well-adjusted adult
gets up at 7.30am feeling just plain terrible.
Call me Kate.
I have dyslexia so please excuse my poor spelling and sometimes poor understanding.
Jodieface you are an absolute doll. I love you for you and will smack politely (or not so much) the turds that tell you otherwise.
Keep fighting and stay strong. Listen to Jennabean when she tells you rational things. <3
The only time you will find real light is when you're searching in the dark..
Thinking of you, Jodie, and sending lots of hugs and love your way. I'm sorry that things are being so tough for you, love you *hugs and glitter and tea* <33
Hey Jodie, I've never spoken to you directly but I've seen your posts and you are an amazing person, and you are in my thoughts, along with safe hugs for you if you want. if you'd like to PM me please do - I'd like to get to know such a wonderful girl. xxx
Jenna - you are also amazing. Same goes - i'd love to get to get to know you, if you'd like. xxx
Ask me mistakes I have made
Ask me whether what I have done is my life
Others have come, in their slow way -
And some have come to help, or to hurt -
Ask me what difference
Their strongest love or hate has made.
Jodie, we are all here for you. We will suppourt you in any way we can.I know we have only ever met once but you are such a lovely person. Stay strong.
This post feels kind of weak to me, as I honestly have no advice to give, but I want you both to know I am here if you need me.
And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare,
As any she belied with false compare.
Plenty of kind thoughts and support to you, Jodie. I've been wondering how you're doing. It's understandable things would be kind of tough, after last week. Be gentle with yourself, and reach out as much as you need to. I hope you and the psych can come up with a plan to help ease things for you, and that the DBT does great stuff. Remember the results will likely not be immediate, just take things one step at a time, and remember that we're on your side, the side that's reaching towards life, wellness, compassion for yourself, and supportive others.
