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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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tymeModerator
Hello my dear @creative_writer . I'm here waiting to chat with you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
That sounds like a good idea @creative_writer - it's good to know what can keep you safe. If you think being alone in your room is not safe, I'd encourage you to go out as you mentioned.
Having this understanding is so important. Even if you don't feel like seeing people, if it will keep you safe, i guess it's about pushing yourself to do it.
I know you can do it. I'm with you on this.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Well put it this way...people don't contact helplines for 'fun'. They do it because they need if for that time. It doesn't mean this pattern will remain for ever. @creative_writer . So no, I can't say you are contacting them 'too much'.
However, I think it will be helpful if you get someone to manage your overall care so that they can determine when it is time to step-back and let you experience controlled risks.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Did you end up referring for the Guided Service? @creative_writer Hope that will help.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
There is a lot to carry it sounds @creative_writer . Yet I also know there is life beyond that. As you reach out and work through some of these traumas, things will shift.
I never thought I'd be alive to tell the story - but I am.
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