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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
@tyme💞the journey is definitely difficult, it does help to know I am not alone. It’s so easy to feel so alone and trapped, I’ve had to take some time off for myself this week, it’s what I’ve needed.
@NatureLover 💞. I sure hope this phase passes soon.
@Captain24 💞 my psychologist did contact the CAT team, and I got a referral for the local community mental health team who have been looking at options for me. They said they can refer me to a program that will call tomorrow. Yeah, it often feels like nobody cares, particularly at the heat of the moment. Many people don’t even know how to respond. I can only talk to very few people in my life about things.
@Bow 💞 it will be a while till things feel better, just holding on right now.
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I’m glad that you have the community team @creative_writer . I hope they do come through for you tomorrow and you can start on the recovery climb.
Not many people in my life even know what’s going on. So it’s probably my own fault that no cares. But I don’t need to hear the ‘just get over it’ comments.
Is there anything that you can plan to do this afternoon or evening to help distract or delay the thoughts?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I treat my bed as my safe space @creative_writer .
If everything gets to dark I go to bed. I hope you can get an early night. This struggle can be very draining
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tymeModerator
Hi @creative_writer ,
Your hesitancies are totally understandable in terms of talking to others with MH. I had experience with one of my workplaces. I was told not do discuss MH because it was a 'distraction' to the organisation's KPIs.....
However, I found these forums a great place to start letting that guard down.
Hope this helps,
tyme
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Just popping in to see how you are today? @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I'm am glad we can connect with you regularly @creative_writer . We really appreciate your posts.
I find navigating a uni's platform and system takes a semester in itself! Each time I study with a different uni things are different. Even when I study with the same uni, things are different. All the best with your studies. I'm happy to hear that uni acts as a form of distraction for you.
Take care. We're here if you need anything.
Happy to hear how you go, tyme
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@creative_writer thinking of you and sending more wishes...
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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