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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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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Do you feel safe to be vulnerable on the Forums @creative_writer? I hope you do. I hope it is a place where you feel you can speak your truth and not have to edit yourself or act a certain way. I think it's important for anyone to have somewhere they can go and be their truth. It's exhausting always walking around with a mask - particularly when you aren't feeling very strong.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
I think that it is easier to talk on the forums too @creative_writer. I find that I share more on this platform (with strangers) than I do anywhere else. I guess it's a protective factor being anonymous and not having to edit yourself in case you upset someone else.
You sound like you may be being a bit hard on yourself. I think there are a lot of people that don't have it all together and are just trying to be (as you say) somewhat functional. In my life I talk to a lot of people and am often surprised that the people I would perceive as having it all together often are the ones that are struggling the most. A bit like the old swan gliding on the water metaphor with its feet going furiously under the water.
It sounds like you are doing your best and no one can ask for anyone to do more than that. It is great you are reaching out on the forums for support - that is a great step in itself.
Is there something you like to do that can help distract your mind - even if for a little while. Alongside your wonderful forum's name it is apparent that you write really well - you are very expressive with your words. Would that be something you would be up to doing to help you decompress a bit?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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PaperdaisySenior Contributor
Sitting with you tonight @creative_writer please reach out if you need to 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I’m usually happy living alone @creative_writer but some days the distraction would be good. I don’t have to fake being happy on my own. It would be nice if occasionally someone checked on me. I could do what my mind is telling me and it maybe days before anyone found me.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Both do have pros and cons @creative_writer Maybe your friend will understand and be there for you. I hope you can find the someone you need.
I don’t even feel I can be completely open on here anymore.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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