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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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tymeModerator
Do what you need to do - that's right @creative_writer .
Fingers crossed a migraine doesn't eventuate 🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Hehehe @creative_writer . Yes, I do love mangoes! I hope you find a nice plump ripe one 🙂
I'm going to have some blueberries.
Fruit is so delicious 🙂
Have a good one and I hope to catch up with you over the weekend sometime.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I don’t know what to say. At least my manic symptoms settled down, so I should be grateful for not being in a mixed mood right now, I suppose. I got the manic side under control from meds, sleep, and evening blue light glasses. But why do I feel like I am sinking? What is wrong with me?
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tymeModerator
I'm not sure if anything is 'wrong' @creative_writer . Maybe this is what our brains are meant to do?
You have been doing very well @creative_writer . You've come leaps and bounds.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
It's good to hear the glasses have made a difference @creative_writer .
As for the depression... it does like to linger sometimes. Take it slowly. Practice some deep breathing, and remember, you are NOT your thoughts.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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