After attempting CBT how do people handle pretending you’re getting better until you can try cbt again ?

[pphelpme]

I tried and failed cbt with pills and alcohol. I am getting ready to Sn this time. I am going blind and I know I can't handle it so I know I eventually need to sn. Until I have what I need to SN, I don't know how to do the two things at once - live like I'm going to be ok and I'm getting better with dealing with going blind while I'm actually planning and committed to sn.

 

[SuicidallyCurious]

I'm terribly sorry about you going blind. I've had very minor vision loss and that alone scares me.

For the longest time I used working hard as a cope and that is one thing that will keep normies off your back. If you are part of the corporate system people ignore you and as long as you show up with the cash you can go about your business.

Have you considered going to church or something for your local religion? I'm not religious but I think if you did this it might make your community think you are using what is seen by many as a "healthy " coping mechanism .

I'm unsure of your culture but the religious angle might buy some time and keep your people off your back

 

[pphelpme]

I'm terribly sorry about you going blind. I've had very minor vision loss and that alone scares me.

For the longest time I used working hard as a cope and that is one thing that will keep normies off your back. If you are part of the corporate system people ignore you and as long as you show up with the cash you can go about your business.

Have you considered going to church or something for your local religion? I'm not religious but I think if you did this it might make your community think you are using what is seen by many as a "healthy " coping mechanism .

I'm unsure of your culture but the religious angle might buy some time and keep your people off your back

Thank you for your thoughts. I'm agnostic so religion won't work for me unfortunately :-( it was a good idea though. Sorry about your vision issues.