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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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Captain24Senior Contributor
I find it can be a bit hit and miss @creative_writer I also find that it depends on the mindset that you go into the call with. If I think it’s not going to help then I feel like it doesn’t. If I think it will help usually it does. That’s just how I’ve found it.
I get impatient waiting to get through as well.
Hopr you can get on and it helps even just a little bit.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Hey @creative_writer, just wanted to pop in and offer some support. Honestly, I don't know many people who don't get frustrated having to wait on hold! So I think your response is very understandable, especially as it sounds like you're having a really tough time at the moment.
Sometimes when I'm stuck on hold, I will try to occupy myself with something else to help keep my hands/brain a little busy - just simple stuff like folding laundry or colouring in. But if you're currently feeling too agitated to wait again, I think that's fair enough.
Maybe you could try again later, the wait-times might be a little shorter (hopefully). Sitting with you in the meantime 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Ohh @creative_writer I'm so glad to hear it! I think sometimes it is just luck of the draw, and like we don't always connect with everyone we meet and the same can be said of MH professionals we encounter. Sounds like you had a helpful experience which makes me oodles of happy to hear 😊💜
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I’m glad this call was better for you @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Loz_3647Senior Contributor
Me too. Intense, circulating suicidal thoughts. Life feels meaningless and hopeless. What's the point anymore? I see no future, other than complete darkness.
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Captain24Senior Contributor
It wasn’t as bad as I thought @creative_writer I have had a pretty big medication change so the psych said I wasn’t to go back to work for at least a week just to see what happens.
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