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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I have been struggling a lot lately with suicidal thoughts. It’s become a daily occurrence and it’s been really overwhelming to cope. I am safe right but having to fight this is very exhausting. I feel so trapped, I am tired of living in pain, fear and shame. I feel like a burden to people and unimportant.
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ANON12Contributor
Hi people @tyme @creative_writer
I'm new here
Suicidal ideation has reared its ugly head in my brain recently too
It's incredibly confronting - and annoying isn't it!
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tymeModerator
Hey @ANON12 - welcome! Good to see you join us!
Yes, suicide ideation does like to rear it's head - especially at the most inconvenient times! I hope you find you can connect with others who may be experiencing similar experiences.
You are definitely not alone in this.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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ANON12Contributor
Glad to see you are still here
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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ANON12Contributor
Can totally relate @creative_writer
It's a tough one absolutely!
I have been there and struggled hugely - and this was after moving back in with my parents at age 30 - and again now at 40 it's me and my Dad.
(I am assuming you are likely a decade younger than me at least! )
I take it your parents are unaware what is happening for you - and you don't feel able to share your struggle?
I have found beyondblue 24/7 online chats can help when you have no privacy
But also - once I got to the stage that I could share with my Dad that I wasn't feeling safe - I can tell him this - he doesn't always respond helpfully but at least I can tell him
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BowSenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer I often have this issue. Although my mum now knows a lot more about my mh issues so I can actually be honest if I have appointments, or if I’m on the phone etc.
how much do your folks know about your mental health issues?
can you go elsewhere to do Telehealth? Like in your car?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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