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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I get the need for comfort @creative_writer. What I wouldn’t do for just a hug from someone and told it will all be ok.
There is times where I want to tell my parents what is going on but it is safer to keep it to myself.
I have found being able to open up on here has helped me open up a little in the outside world. I now have a two people that can help with support. However when I really need them I can’t lean on them as I just feel like a burden and not worthy.
I hope making connections here help you
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tymeModerator
So true @creative_writer - I think it is an Eastern culture thing - 'just don't talk about it'!
Yet not talking about it doesn't means the issues aren't there.
I agree with what @Captain24 said - I hope you find the connections here helpful. I know I myself find it helpful that I can open up and share what I cannot share with my family.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I think pretending to 'ignore' it ends up making it more damaging @creative_writer .
Instead of letting it out, it ends up eating you up inside - and from experience, that's what did me the most damage.
I hope you will find creative ways of letting it out so that you do not let sadness eat your soul.
I'm sitting with you.
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Hope you are feeling a little better @creative_writer after being able to let some of this out. I’m heading off to bed. Talk soon
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Captain24Senior Contributor
How is today treating you @creative_writer? I’m hoping today is a little bit better for you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Hope you migraine clears by tomorrow for you @creative_writer what are you studying at uni, if you don’t mind me asking.
I feel that pain does make my MH worse.
too.
I’ve been sitting in the ED at the local hospital for 4 hrs as I can hardly walk with severe back pain.
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Oh @Captain24 that is not good! I fell down some stairs a couple of weeks back and landed on my back so hear you about pain. I'm recovering though so I'm all good. I contemplated going to ED but the wait time put me off. I hope you get seen soon.
Take care
Hanami x
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