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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
So true @creative_writer . I end up feeling very frustrating when I can't connect with others. It makes we want to run away and hide so I can be on my own.
I guess that's why I love living on my own, but I know many don't have that option. For me, I'm surrounded by people all day, then I go home to be by myself to have some alone time - OR, I hang out with my awesome peeps here 🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
As I've mentioned in the past, I have learnt that loneliness is a state of mind @creative_writer . We can be swamped with people and feel lonely, or we can be absolutely living in isolation and alone, yet not feel lonely.
Hence, from my experiences, I feel being alone and being lonely are 2 different things. What do you think?
Also, when I was at uni and at work in the past, I set myself very clear boundaries. I told myself that uni and work were for study and working - not for socialising. I didn't want cliques and social things to get in the way of uni and work. However, this is purely my boundary. There is no law about this.
Today, I am very similar. I go to work to work.
Hence, I have booked myself in other things where my goal is to socialise and connect with others. In this way, i have a clear goal and can work towards it.
Maybe you've already worked out, I'm a very goal-focused person.
Not sure if what i'm saying makes sense.
Please ask if you have any questions. The last thing I want to do is to confuse you!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I really don’t know the answer @creative_writer .
I can’t rely on people IN my family either. I’m trying to figure this out alone.
At least we aren’t alone on here.
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Morning @creative_writer and @Captain24 ❤️
What are you two doing today?
@creative_writer, my parents always talked about family being the only people who would be there forever. And my parents were very distant with me and took things really personally or didn't understand when I did bring them up.
From the sounds of it and looking back on this convo, do you feel that there isn't anyone around for you to talk to about deep stuff, but that you also want some people to talk about lighter stuff with too?
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I now feel more alone than ever @Former-Member
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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@Captain24 big hugs ❤️
How was your walk with your parents and Pixie yesterday?
I know sometimes I still feel lonely. Even thought I'm "recovered". I know what it's like to feel alone and lonely. When I feel really lonely, I try to think of 1 person I could talk to, even if it's just a short phone call. I don't even always call them (although that can help). Can you think of anyone?
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