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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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SnowieSenior Contributor
I have ECT tomorrow morning @creative_writer
Won't get home until after lunch from that. Hubby drives me in and brings me home since I am not allowed to drive when I have it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Why? @creative_writer Because of family?
This is what helped me soooo much when I needed it most. Why don't you put the referral in, and if you get accepted, take it. If they don't feel you need it, then leave it? Put it this way, they don't keep you under their care unless they feel you will benefit.
I've been under their care. It certainly gives more room for support.
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tymeModerator
Oh, forgive me for being so rude. I should've said Hi to you first @creative_writer ! I've missed you and our awesome chats. I'll be on until about 5pm today, so I hope to be able to chat till then!
And sorry for being so abrupt with my last post. I just really want what's best for you at this time.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
hi @tyme
I hope you have been well. It’s all good.
I don’t know how I could see them without letting family know. They are not doing Telehealth appointments so it needs to be in person. So that sort of leaves me in a place where I feel like I can’t reach out to them. They said I can call back if I want any support from them in the future.
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tymeModerator
I'm so sorry to hear. Please know you can reach out to them in the future. That's what they are there for. For me, I had to make sacrifices and take risks in order to begin my recovery. @creative_writer
Do what you feel right in your time. As long as you know the service is there.
I'm still here to support you. 🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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