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Hi,The last couple of weeks, I have been mentally unstable, self-harming and suicidal. I have some real issues in my life but usually I can handle them. This came out of the blue and was pretty severe. Initially I was sure it was psychological but over th
Just had an argument with my mother. Spent the day cleaning and said to her that I was going up to my room to study. She told me to forget study cause these were sacred days and we might have visitors and we should do something. Like what? Clean the house
Hi, my de facto of 17 years announced he could not cope with my bouts of depression anymore even though I was having them less due to new meds, counselling. It has been 8 weeks since he left and Christmas and new year were very hard for me without him, ev
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Ok. I haven't rung Lifeline in years. Are they still good, shorter hours, limits, horror stories, etc. I know that Jan is going to be a difficult month. I'm struggling. I think about calling and then I chicken out and just hold on till the suicidal/self-h
Today i found out my contract is not going to be renewed.I'm devestated. I really liked this job. I sucked at it, but I really liked it.I feel sick at the thought I'm back looking for jobs again. I cannot deal with that. And going back on centrelink. The
I was headhunted for a position overseas in Europe. In Australia sold my house, my car (which was less than 6 months old), gave away or sold all my electrical goods and quit my 20+ year career in Australia. My remaining furniture is in limbo in
We're suppose to go to my sister's today. It's a two hour trip. To be honest, I haven't slept much, so I wasn't looking forward to it. My mum who is in her 80s, has developed anxiety and depression. I have had to cancel appointments many times because she
Hi,I have a feeling that I ought to die but there are reasons to live. I can't suicide now cause...well it's Christmas...seems like bad manners...lol. I want to go at the end of January. I have it planned out to the smallest detail. There are reasons to l
Who is looking forward to the family gatherings this year ? 🙂 Anyone going away on holidays over next few weeks? 🙂
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