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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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SnowieSenior Contributor
@creative_writer
I know it is hard to see it right now but you are worthy and are certainly loveable. It is really hard to see this within ourselves. I get it. I feel just the same.
Yet it is so easy to see it in others and not ourselves.
I hope your migraine doesn't get any worse.
Will be around for awhile if you need some company. At the moment I need to stay connected somewhere. I am scared of myself at the moment.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Things do feel more overwhelming when you are trying to do it alone.
I wish my psych wasn't on holidays.
Sorry to hear that your migraine has been awful @creative_writer
Am around if you need a chat
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Snowie My psych is also on holidays right too so it’s been hard because I feel like I need to talk to her. It’s not the same over email. Therapy can be difficult and I feel like my last session brought some stuff up. I do currently have access to a counsellor temporarily but I can’t talk to her my trauma because I don’t have that rapport with her. My depressive mood, ptsd and migraine are hard to manage today. I think I’ll be lucky to get through today safely.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
It is hard when our supports are away @creative_writer
I feel the same about my psych. I rely on her so much and when she is away it affects me a lot. It isn't the same over email. I try not to email my psych when she is on holidays. I don't want to bother her. There are times when I also feel that I am not worthy of her help.
Perhaps you can talk to your temporary counsellor about the thoughts in your head. Only a suggestion.
I can understand those sh thoughts. They are strong for me too today. The last few days I have given in to them.
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