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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
@Peregrinefalcon and @tyme if only I didn’t have an God awful migraine too, I could’ve done a workout session. I guess all I can do is ride it and hope it goes away. This agitation I’ve been experiencing lately has been killing me. Agitation isn’t good during a depressive episode because it just increases suicidal thoughts for me.
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tymeModerator
Migraines are horrible @creative_writer - let alone during a depressive episode. Any pain can cause agitation, and any agitation can can make MH worse.
Have your sleeping glasses come? Maybe they can help with the migraines? I sure hope your migraine subsides soon.
Take nice long deeeeeeeeep breaths.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I hope you will be able to have some rest too @creative_writer .
Please take care, tyme
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
True for now @creative_writer . Just know that one day, it won't be like that.
I remember that when times were tough for me, I couldn't even say what you have said. Instead, I'd have to say, "I'm just looking to get through the next 30 mins"...."I'm looking to get through the next hour"... slowly, I'd learn to build on this time.
So if getting through the day is what will help you today, good on you 🙂 As I said, I'm here if you need a chat 🙂
By the way, did you ever get to apply for reasonable adjustments for uni? (totally okay if you don't want to talk about it).
Hugs, tyme
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@tyme ❤️ haven’t put through the application in yet. I’m definitely going to get extra time for my upcoming assignments though. Have popped on my evening glasses and will try to go to bed by 10pm if not earlier since I’m very exhausted.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Totally understand that need @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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