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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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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
HI @creative_writer,
Sounds like today is a little heavy for you - I'm sorry your head feels heavy. I hope that feeling passes for you soon.
Sitting with you sending hugs,
FloatingFeather
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Oh hun @creative_writer I don’t think you are ok. I can call the Acute Care Team for help. Do you have anything like that where you are?
I am here for you if you want to chat ❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Eve7I don’t know if I should call the triage. Like I’m not in immediate danger but I have no idea what to do with my brain. I can spiral, and I’ve been close to taking my life before. I don’t want it to get to that stage. Many of the Pdoc are not taking new clients or the ones that are have enormous waitlist. Like I called the other day, they said not until May. I haven’t found one I feel comfortable with since my pdoc retired early this year. I saw another one a couple of times, but felt like it wasn’t working. 20 min pdoc appointments with her were stressing me. I feel like the time wasn’t even adequate to discuss things.
❤️
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Eve7Senior Contributor
It’s always hard to know whether we should ask for help @creative_writer but please call out if you need it.
I think I’ve been very lucky with my pdoc the past 2 years. I’ve been able to see her almost weekly for the past few months and I have weekly appointments booked until June which I can cancel if needed. Each appointment is for 50 minutes. I know she closed her books last year but I think she’ll take more in the new year. I’m telling you this so you know they good pdocs can be found so don’t give up.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Oh I’m sorry it’s like that for you right now @creative_writer I really hope you don’t get a migraine tonight.they are awful headaches.
Maybe you should try and sleep early tonight. That sometimes works for me.
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