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Hi PerAngusta,

I noticed that you posted that your job was really black white decision fact based but that you are creative and artistic? You mentioned painting in another response - does this bring you joy and exercise that part of your brain that separates you mentally from the out of control things that you are experiencing now?

If it does, take more time to do it, please. There is another thread on BCO about finding 'thin slices of joy'. It doesn't have to be pretty, it doesn't have to be hours long absorption in the art - it can be as simple as the routine of cleaning your brushes anticipating the painting or mixing the shade of red or blue that suits your mood in that moment. But please try to take that moment and BE in that moment and savor it.

I hope this helped. MB1

You are definitely not alone. Best wishes to you. You need to take care of you.

There are threads here that are entering very risky regions of mental health. Just like BCO cannot provide medical advise, nor should it mental health. Too many persons without credentials feel it is ok to give mental health advise. That is ok as long as it is support only, but when people are at risk of serious harm, then support is no longer responsible. We do not support people through surgery and nor should we through suicide ideation. Expecting this from BCO is not reasonable. They are very clear about medical advise. Mental health requires equivalent expertise and anything else is very risky if not unethical. Support is ok as long as it refers persons to professionals as we do for all medical issues. Lets ensure we do no harm. And having shared experiences does not qualify one for providing mental health advise. Good intentions are not enough. This is life at risk issues. When professionals are not sought, be very careful to become the surgeon.

You are right TB90, I had intended to eschew those threads as too hazardous, but the story so broke my heart....

Good advice.

Rosabella, provide support and suggestions. Hugging a pet is very therapeutic and saves lives. Just do not make your support about you. When threads create conflict and chaos, we are causing harm. The Op threatens to flee several times. That is not helpful. No one appreciates informal supports more than me. I am a suicide prevention worker and recognize the value of informal supports. Keep providing support. But limit this to support and then advocate for professional help so that a leading cause of death is no longer left to to sheer support. No other life threatening illness is given so little respect. And you and others should not be given the responsibility of saving or losing. a life.