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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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Eve7Senior Contributor
Sending lots of loving support @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Eve7Senior Contributor
I’m so sorry @creative_writer . Mine was too. 😢
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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heya @creative_writer, it sounds like you've feeling really stuck with where you are in your recovery. I imagine it's frustrating and a bit scary to feel like you need to just wait it out. Do I have that right?
Are there any strategies you've learned to help cope or challenge the thoughts?
❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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❤️ I hear you. I know for me, sitting with them can be uncomfy (but I also know I need to do it sometimes).
And I feel like for me, self-soothing and distraction can help make the feelings less heavy or make them more manageable. Rather than fully helping me escape.
What are you getting up to today? Any of your self-soothing or distraction?
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