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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
Hi @creative_writer
Glad your counselling appt. went ok
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
I can understand that @creative_writer
My prn seems to be the norm lately.
I hope your gp appt. goes ok tomorrow.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I have found it hard to find a gp too that isn't leaving. You just get used to one and then they leave. Very hard in country towns too.
I hope you are able to find someone.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
When I go to my GP, I make sure I book a double appointment @creative_writer . Do you think you could do that? After all, they DO get paid for longer appointments.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
That's true @creative_writer . I hope you find a GP you can connect with. When I was with my area mental health team, I didn't need a GP so much. They had an entire treating team to manage everything.
However, towards the end of my time with them, they gave me a list of GPs I could see (had experience with MH). I visited them to find one that I connected best with. So since then, I still see that GP. I'm really happy with her. She has been instrumental in providing me that general health support.
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