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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
Thanks @creative_writer I hadn't showered for days and haven't washed my hair for weeks so it does make me feel a little better.
Sorry to hear you are starting to feel low again. Is there something we can do to help?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
It makes it hard @creative_writer when we don't know how to help ourselves at times. I feel that my spirals are out of my control and somedays I feel powerless to stop them.
My pdoc tells me that things will improve the more I do, yet I just cannot find the motivation to do anything. I do the basic things because I have too, but thats it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Feeling safe and at peace @creative_writer is what you deserve.
It is hard when things are wrong, but we are not sure how to make them right.
It is hard feeling this way. I hope you get the answers you deserve soon.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
It may feel that way every day @creative_writer but just the fact that you are waking up every day and doing things show how much strength you have.
Perhaps instead of trying to find a way out you just tackle one day at a time or even an hour at a time. Sometimes success is all the small things put together.
I am just taking it hour by hour at the moment. I haven't enough strength to get through a day but can get through an hour. Baby steps
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Sorry @creative_writer will have to love you and leave you.
Have a 70th birthday to go too. Luckily only two doors up so don't have to stay for long.
Take care of you
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