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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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oh @creative_writer, I'm so sorry it's a bad day for you too ❤️ You're right, moment by moment and doing what we can to be safe for now.
How can we support you through today? Is there anything you can do or anyone you want to reach out to today to ease the weight of your feelings today?
Sitting with you,
TuxedoCat
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I hear you @creative_writer . Each moment that goes passed is another one closer to the darkness lifting.
Do you have anyway of keeping busy so the day may pass by quicker and keep you distracted?
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@creative_writer thank you for inviting me into the space with you and sharing what's going on for you. I myself know that feeling on being in a loop. It can seem like it has no end.
I'm a little bit worried about this longing you have and I don't want you to be alone with it. I'm going to send you an email to check in ❤️
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Unknown userMember
Beautiful words @Captain24 ❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Heya @creative_writer, I understand, take your time in responding.
I also didn't know you study social work. I also study social work. I had some very tough, heavy subjects last trimester and it was really difficult to get through.
I'd love to hear more about why you chose social work and what you'd like to do with it, if you feel up to talking about it?
❤️
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Social worker! @creative_writer .
I think it takes a special kind of person for social work. To be studying social work shows that you are kind soul. I definitely couldn’t do it. I get that it could be triggering and hard going.
Is there a series on Netflix or something that you are into that you can watch? Cleaning my house keeps some of my thoughts away. I just did some meal prep and lost track of time so that was a good and nutritious distraction! Just trying some ideas for you
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
You sound like an inspiration @creative_writer Youth mental health would be interesting.
Is there a lighthearted book you could read to pass sometime and distract you?
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