Lived Experience Forum

[Former-Member]

My friend needs an operations and has a rare blood type. I have a matching blood type, but was told today, that I cannot donate blood as neither my meds nor my moods are stable. Well that didn't help my mood that I cannot donate blood for my friend 😞

[Former-Member]

I laughed and cried today, I was busy and enjoyed the sunshine, I was staying in bed and couldn't get the energy to move. Every single day is an emotional roller coaster. I know I am lucky because I still have good feelings, but it is exhausting.

[Former-Member]

At the moment it's easy to say, I haven't been well for a while, as everyone just assumes I've had the flu. I still don't know what to say to people. Oh hi, sorry I'm late, but I have mental health issues? Oh hi, sorry, I haven't come back to you, but my mind wouldn't let me focus? .... how do you talk to strangers, work colleagues, clients about your mental health? I know I have a long journey ahead, but how am I supposed to handle questions and set backs?

[Former-Member]

I could post all night, post and post and post.

I'll got to bed now...

[Former-Member]

Hello?

Anybody out there? Going back asleep. Tried enough for one day. Does anyone else always get so exhausted they wish they wouldn't be here?

[Former-Member]

Hi @Former-Member
Seems like there is so much going on at the moment. I sometimes get that bone weary exhausted feeling. I dont sleep well.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend needing surgery I hope that it goes well! I tried to give blood once after starting medication and was told I couldnt either because i was on medications 😞 but I felt it was more to do with the meds possibly interacting with other meds a person could be on etc?
I hope you get a rest today and the day gets a bit better.

[Bookworm]

Hi @Former-Member,

I can hear how exhausted you are! Does going back to sleep usually help when you feel this way?

Regards,
Bookworm

[Former-Member]

Hi @Bookworm @Former-Member

No lately I just wanna sleep. I'm up now as I think is should be, but will be counting the time to go back to bed.