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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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I hear that one loud and clear @creative_writer 💜 depression and cptsd can feel so isolating, literally and figuratively. For me, that disconnection would feel like grief sometimes. But please remember, ebs and flows, shifts and changes are possible, and likely 💜 those hugs start to feel fulfilling again.
How is today going?
This might sound curious, but sometimes when I'm hugging someone I love/feel safe with, I'll take a deep breath in and out whilst hugging them. I think it reminds my nervous system that it is awake, and safe.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Unknown userMember
I like that @creative_writer, although it is absolutely heinous! It makes a lot of sense to me too ❤️
I'm sorry things have still been so hard for you but still very glad to hear today is better than the last. Maybe we can do something kind for ourselves this eve? I'll be logging off soon but I'll be holding hope that things will be even a little more less shit tomorrow.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Former-MemberI can do my regular evening self-care. Right now, I just want to escape from these emotions. I need to do something to get rid of this pain.
❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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PaperdaisySenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer I have checked in with you via email. I'm concerned for your safety. You're not alone and it must be so hard living with these thoughts. I know the evenings are hard for you. Is there anything you can distract yourself with tonight? Are you safe now? Please let me know here or respond to my email if you can. Sending strength 💝
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@creative_writer hoping you were able to eat something and this evening is a little easier for you.
Sending love 💜💜
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