My Mosaic

[Bow]

Yes and to help advocate. Sometimes it’s really hard and really confronting to have dr…. Psychiatrist sit down in front of you and ask a million questions. Yes that needs to happen, but perhaps having a support person sit beside you can be of benefit. Someone who has the time to sit and listen prior. Maybe I’m dreaming too big…. 

[tyme]

And.... what's wrong with dreaming big @Bow ?

If you think it would help you, it will also help others. 

Good on you,

tyme

[Eve7]

Hey @Bow  well done for going to the Safe Haven and WOW it sounds amazing.

I’m so glad it turned into a positive for you today. You’re a champion 💚🦋💚

[NatureLover]

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@Bow wrote:

So in my panic, in my frustration and helplessness, I took myself down to the Safe Haven cafe down the road. It’s a drop in type cafe as an alternative to hospital for people who have SI and is mostly ran by peer workers. 

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@Bow  Well done and I am so impressed that you took yourself to the Safe Haven Cafe, and am so impressed that such a thing exists!

How does it advertise itsef? Does it have a notice on the door saying it's for people with SI? 

I'm so pleased you had such a positive experience there!

@Anastasia  Have you heard of these Safe Haven cafes? (See Bow's post on previous page)

[Bow]

Thank you @NatureLover @Eve7  

@NatureLover  It’s got a big sign that says it’s called safe haven. But that’s all. I think it’s just word of mouth really. I’ve had a lot of people that I’ve been in contact with over the last few months tell me about it. But it’s not widely advertised which is unfortunate. 

They have a sensory room. Arts and craft. I sat and looked at all the plants 🙂 board games. The guy also gave me the number for their 2 mobiles, which I can call and speak with them instead of going in. 

@Anastasia it would be very similar to perhaps what you are wanting to put together? I felt so very welcome as soon as I was let in. I had to be buzzed in, but he came to the door, invited me to sit wherever I wanted to. Offered me make me a cuppa and then gave me the choice to just sit for a while or talk straight away- he could tell I was really anxious. 

[Snowie]

Wow @Bow  That cafe sounds wonderful and very supportive.

I wish they were everywhere

I hope your day has been going ok 💗

[Bow]

It’s been a challenging day. Fighting SH urges all day. 
And have just found out that my older brother interstate is being rushed into surgery for a mass in his abdomen. It’s horrible being so far away. Mum can’t really travel cause of my step dad. I hope that my dad will go to be with him. My brother is on his own and has disabilities- thankfully his support worker has been with him today in hospital. 

[Bow]

Why do I always mess things up? Can’t keep myself safe

[SmallBlueMouse]

Hi @Bow,

SmallBlueMouse here.
I read your recent posts and it sounds like things have been really difficult for you today.

It is great that you are using the forums to reach out for support from peers.

I have sent an email just to check-in with you.

Keep looking after yourself.

[Bow]

Just wanna cry today. I’m waiting around for the team to come do a home visit. I’ve made such a mess of things. I am sore sore today, it hurts to move, I am scared. I wanna sleeep for a really long time. I feel so selfish feeling this way with everything that is going on around me to my loved ones that they have no control over. They need me to be strong. They need me to support them. But in all honesty I am just falling apart inside, crumbling under the weight of my own issues that no one really knows the full extent of.