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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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Sounds like you have some good strategies for you it @creative_writer. Are they helping tonight?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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the self-compassion will come @creative_writer ❤️
I feel you about not having someone special there. I found it really lonely when I was experiencing that.
What do you think would be different if you had a presence or someone there with you?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@creative_writer, I hear that it's super important to you to have that at some point. No need to answer, but I wonder what small changes you can make to get there over time?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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It's so tricky @creative_writer ❤️ I know you'll get there over time
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer,
Sounds like you have a few conflicting feelings going on at the moment. I know for me when I don't sleep well for a couple of days I struggle physically and emotionally.
It also sounds like you have a bit on your mind. I find things like trauma can bring up feelings and thoughts that may be difficult to process alone - perhaps it would be better for you to discuss this with someone on your team who is trained to support you through the process.
I hope you are okay and your feelings of depression subside.
Hugs,
FloatingFeather
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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