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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
Hey @creative_writer - sounds very dim and dark at the moment.
Would speaking to someone help? I somewhat remember you mentioning that speaking to family is difficult. How about speaking to one of the following services:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Beyondblue on 1300 224 636
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
It might help you get some of the pain out.
tyme
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I called beyond blue last night @creative_writer and they were very helpful.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
SANE counselling will be available tomorrow @creative_writer . 10am-10pm Monday-Friday.
You deserve it. I'm so glad you have reached out to SCBS.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I hear you @creative_writer . I remember not so long ago that I was ALWAYS behind with uni. Now that I'm not in uni, I'm always looking for degrees and courses I can enrol in. I really do miss it. But I think it's been good this year that I've given myself a rest from studies.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I'm looking more at health sciences, research, sociology.... @creative_writer . Uni prices have increased dramatically!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@tymethose sounds interesting. We need more people like you 🙂. I agree, uni has become really expensive.
I am having anxiety for tomorrow at uni. I self harmed yesterday and afraid that if my sleeve slips upwards tom it’ll look too obvious what I’ve done and I don’t want to be asked questions. It sounds sort of stupid, but it’s like I’m suppose to have my shit together being a social work student. Maybe I am thinking too much, been super cautious about my arm today at home so nobody would see. Long sleeves can slide up.
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