What are the triggers you are referring to, comments/discussions on BE ? It's a good idea to call one of the crisis lines in things are really bad or even a little bit bad, they are there to help, and often have therapists or quasi-therapists that can assist you.

Hey don't get yourself in a pickle, we lunatics are here to help/hinder you through life!!
Believe me life can be total bollocks, loads of us on here have totally hated life, including me
However far away it may seem, there is always light at the end of the tunnel
Hope, becomes reality
Hang in there JS

I used to be a Samaritan.... you never know the experiences of others or what they are going through. Mental health is very fragile. Please stay and talk if you would like, you are more valued than you realize.

He's back on at least two other threads.

We know...

..and that's good

It is...it's very good.

I've not been around much of late, for which I am sorry...

JS - I've just read the outpouring of love towards you on this thread... it bought tears to my eyes.

We need people like you to bring out the humanity of the old scroats and curmudgels.. and you do, you know..

Miss you.. don't go anywhere for too long.

xx

Hi JS I've only just picked up this thread as I've been swamped by my own stuff and not dropped in for a bit. I understand needing some space, but please come back when you feel more in control. Have some {{{{hugs}}}}, breathe deeply and look forward to spring.

Been away for a week, so only just noticed this.

Definitely stick around, even just to lurk around till something catches your eye. Plenty of good eggs here and your contributions are invaluable.

Same for me as ALL the above, JS. I don't want you to leave this group. Please don't! Your input is varied, insightful, generous, and quite valuable to many of us.... These boards would be poorer for your absence. We need you! No kidding!

Like Bob, I've been away and busy for the last week, so I'm late to this conversation. In fact I was just going to lurk a bit on BE tonight, not post, because I'm tired. But I couldn't read this thread and not post.

You'll get through this, JS. Please keep on keeping on.

I have very little emotional skin as they call it, some little things most people would shrug off can send me into an emotional crises.

Part of why I have trouble holding jobs long term as well, little things can emotionally and mentally ruin me, where others would just say eh, whatever and just move on.

Hard to explain to those with more normal emotional control and feelings.

Bookmark this thread or print it off and keep it in a place you can see it. Each time you hit the low point, read it. Whilst some things bring you down, this should and will help bring you back up again.

Yes. Remember the other week when I discovered the "karma" comments? I was at a very low point indeed. I go back and read them and it makes me smile.

Welcome back

Did you read the pm I sent re dialectical therapy?