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feeling really 'off' mentally.

i've been feeling really weird the past few days, and i don't really know what to do about it? i don't really know how else to describe it other than being 'off'. it feels like i'm a different person entirely to how i usually am; or that i'm, like, not really here at all. it feels like i'm watching someone else do everything in my own body or something like that, and my memory (which is usually pretty bad to begin with) has been really awful lately. nothing really feels real right now.

...it sounds pretty bad when i write it down, but it's a good thing i can pick it out and say 'this is wrong' in the first place, right? that's what i'm telling myself anyway, LOL.

i don't think i've ever felt like this before, but if i have i doubt i'd be able to remember it in the first place, you know? if it's anything of note i have autism & spld, and last year me and my counsellor were discussing the possibility of me having sad. i'm seventeen, my period might be coming up in the next two weeks. can any of those things be the reason i'm like this right now??

even as i'm writing this it feels really weird. i don't know if i'm just, like, overexaggerating, or if this is a Thing i need to be worried about, but it just doesn't feel like i'm me. at all. i don't type like this.

is there anything i can do to fix this?? i'm worried it will get worse or i'll be stuck like this forever.
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Original post by Anonymous
i've been feeling really weird the past few days, and i don't really know what to do about it? i don't really know how else to describe it other than being 'off'. it feels like i'm a different person entirely to how i usually am; or that i'm, like, not really here at all. it feels like i'm watching someone else do everything in my own body or something like that, and my memory (which is usually pretty bad to begin with) has been really awful lately. nothing really feels real right now.
...it sounds pretty bad when i write it down, but it's a good thing i can pick it out and say 'this is wrong' in the first place, right? that's what i'm telling myself anyway, LOL.
i don't think i've ever felt like this before, but if i have i doubt i'd be able to remember it in the first place, you know? if it's anything of note i have autism & spld, and last year me and my counsellor were discussing the possibility of me having sad. i'm seventeen, my period might be coming up in the next two weeks. can any of those things be the reason i'm like this right now??
even as i'm writing this it feels really weird. i don't know if i'm just, like, overexaggerating, or if this is a Thing i need to be worried about, but it just doesn't feel like i'm me. at all. i don't type like this.
is there anything i can do to fix this?? i'm worried it will get worse or i'll be stuck like this forever.

Try bringing it up to a therapist maybe? I have been having a similar issue and i'm likely going to bring it up to my therapist, other then that I think that it may be due to a change in environment? Not too sure though, wish you luck!!
Hi There

We hear that you have been feeling really off for the past few days. It sounds like how you are feeling right now is causing you some concern about whether this feeling will change in the future. We empower you to reach out to your GP as they will be able to offer you some support with how you are feeling right now 🫶

You have done really well to use this space to be honest about how you are feeling. If you are feeling like suicide is an option right now then you can call Hopeline247 on 0800 068 4141 or Text us on 88247 to speak to a trained Suicide Prevention Adviser who will be more than happy to help 💟
Original post by Anonymous
i've been feeling really weird the past few days, and i don't really know what to do about it? i don't really know how else to describe it other than being 'off'. it feels like i'm a different person entirely to how i usually am; or that i'm, like, not really here at all. it feels like i'm watching someone else do everything in my own body or something like that, and my memory (which is usually pretty bad to begin with) has been really awful lately. nothing really feels real right now.
...it sounds pretty bad when i write it down, but it's a good thing i can pick it out and say 'this is wrong' in the first place, right? that's what i'm telling myself anyway, LOL.
i don't think i've ever felt like this before, but if i have i doubt i'd be able to remember it in the first place, you know? if it's anything of note i have autism & spld, and last year me and my counsellor were discussing the possibility of me having sad. i'm seventeen, my period might be coming up in the next two weeks. can any of those things be the reason i'm like this right now??
even as i'm writing this it feels really weird. i don't know if i'm just, like, overexaggerating, or if this is a Thing i need to be worried about, but it just doesn't feel like i'm me. at all. i don't type like this.
is there anything i can do to fix this?? i'm worried it will get worse or i'll be stuck like this forever.

Papyrus Hope line has given you sound suggestions.

There is a lot of support out there such as:

-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day

-Mind, 0300 123 3393

-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm

-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm

-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service

-Crises, 741741, text service

-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress

-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927

-No Panic, 0800 138 8889

-Relate, they have a chat advisor

-NHS mental health, 111

-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516

-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area

You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.

There is the mind forum

Also Facebook groups

You can join support groups

You can contact a crises team if things get very bad Plenty of resources online infor
mation regarding well being.

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