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I can’t cope

Captain24Senior Contributor16 June 2022, 9:48 pm AEST

I can’t cope

Hi. I’m new and have never been in anything like this before.
I’m really struggling with depression at the moment and just need a place to vent.
there is no reason as to why I feel this way. I just hate myself and feel like I’m an unworthy and useless person. I don’t have a partner or many friends. I feel like I keep pushing them away when I’m down. I’m just not worthy of them. I hate life and just wish I would go to sleep and not wake up. I feel so much emotional pain inside but numb at the same time. None of this makes any sense but it just how I feel.

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tymeModerator11 Aug 2025, 6:24 pm AEST

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Ello there @Captain24 🙂

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Captain24Senior Contributor11 Aug 2025, 6:34 pm AEST

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Hey @tyme @AuntGlow

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AuntGlowModerator11 Aug 2025, 6:41 pm AEST

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What kind of chat would be helpful for you tonight @Captain24?

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Captain24Senior Contributor11 Aug 2025, 6:45 pm AEST

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I don’t know @AuntGlow. I’m just a failure. So I’m not good for much. I’m not good for anything. I’m just a useless, worthless waste of space. I don’t deserve your time or anything

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AuntGlowModerator11 Aug 2025, 6:49 pm AEST

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Noooo! I totally get this train of thought, but I am bringing it back on track, because we love supporting you. @Captain24

I know it will be hard to challenge these thoughts right now, so how can we hold space for these bigger feelings? Can we try to soothe little Captain? 💛

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Captain24Senior Contributor11 Aug 2025, 6:56 pm AEST

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I don’t know @AuntGlow. I’m really lost and alone. I feel so sick. I don’t know how to challenge it. How do you challenge what you believe? How do you comfort little cap? I’m having some really dark thoughts. Some really dark urges.

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tymeModerator11 Aug 2025, 7:02 pm AEST

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What's happening for you @Captain24 ?

Is this the med withdrawal issue?

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Captain24Senior Contributor11 Aug 2025, 7:03 pm AEST

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I’m a mess @tyme

Yes it probably is but it feels different.

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tymeModerator11 Aug 2025, 7:07 pm AEST

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Why @Captain24 ?

What's different?

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AuntGlowModerator11 Aug 2025, 7:08 pm AEST

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Good question. I have been working on this lately and it's bloody hard!! But something that has been helping is saying to myself, 'Am I activated/triggered right now? Yes? Okay, maybe the way I am seeing things isn't the most accurate. I am going to revisit these thoughts when I am feeling more grounded.' Then I look at safe distractions, connecting with others, soothing practices (like a shower, a cry, some movement, or a comfort show). Could you try anything like this right now? You're already reaching out here, so you've got the connection box ticked! @Captain24 🥰

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