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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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This really resonates with me @creative_writer. I love so much of what I study, but there are massive areas that are super difficult to process. I just did a subject on DV and writing the assignments was super difficult and triggering. I had to be so gentle on myself and apply for lots of extensions.
But it's awesome to hear that youth mental health is what brought you to it. It's pretty similar to me. I grew up regionally with very little mental health supports (and a "pull yourself up by the bootstraps" kind fo family). So I think I want to work in mental health regionally, but more in the queer/LGBTQIA+ space. But I feel as a regional MH worker, you kinda have to be prepared for anything!
What kind of volunteering did you do? It sounds like it was pretty fulfilling?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Hoping you can find something lighthearted to read. @creative_writer and that your evening can be calm and relaxed
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I get that @creative_writer I have the same problem. Is there anything else you like to do such as drawing or painting. What about puzzles in magazines?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Hope you can get through soon @creative_writer . I really despise that safe but not safe feeling.
Im not sure if your trauma but have you seen anyone about it?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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