These last couple of weeks have been extremely hard. The fact that I’m actually alive to tell the story has shocked a lot of people especially doctors, but it’s not something that in any way, shape or form that I’m happy about.
About two weeks ago (14th October) was the 9 year anniversary of the torturous day I was raped. Every year that day goes by it only gets harder and harder as my mental health declines. I guess that day was when this “down” period of my mental state started. I was a mess that day, I locked myself in my room and just cried. Some people know that the rape occurred but nobody knows exactly when so they all just assumed my depression and anxiety was “playing up” that day. Ever since then my mood has been low, nothing has seemed to be able to cheer me up, not even seeing my puppy- Yogi. My self harm was/still is at its all time worst (I’ve gotten 102 stitches in the past two weeks), also I’ve been restricting a lot (at most I’ve been consuming 300cals a day) and anything that I do eat never stays down.
I wasn’t great but I was managing, until I saw my mum on Friday. The first thing she said was “oh shit you’re losing weight again” then she proceeded to try and force a slice of pizza in my mouth. I did not want to be there, the only reason I was there was to see my brother for his birthday. I quickly saw my brother, gave him a hug and his presents then left. The guilt I felt after leaving was immense. I hated myself so fucking much. Long story short, I went home and overdosed. I took a weeks worth of all my medications (would have been more but it was all I had access to). I took all the pills, quickly scribbled a note then put myself to bed. This was all around 7pm.
Around 9.30pm I awoke to being shaken by the staff at my group home. Unfortunately they found my note far too soon and called an ambulance. I kept going in and out of consciousness and the next thing I know I’m in hospital having my stomach pumped. I was kept in the emergency department until Saturday afternoon. I was really drowsy and I slept most of the time. Then I was transferred to the psych unit (completely against my will). All I wanted was to go home. At that point I wasn’t even sure if I still had a home. I thought my group home might have kicked me out because of the overdose.
On Monday I was discharged from the hospital, luckily my group home hadn’t kicked me out and they’re not too angry with me. My mum is upset with me though. She hates it when I’m in hospital because she feels “obligated” to see me.
Anyway, sorry for the long update. I guess it was good to get it off my chest. I hope you all are doing well. Please don’t ever forget that I am here for you all. I my kik is skinnywishingwell
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