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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_writer I wonder if that's a helpful way to think about it? It's a safety mechanism for now, and might be a choice for now (while it's useful). But maybe overtime it might change. And like you said, you're still learning how to feel/be safe.
I'm also sorry about things being extra hard ❤️ Sitting with you and here to support you
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
My heart feels very heavy and it feels like I am suffocating
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tymeModerator
oooo @creative_writer ,
I'm here for a chat... I'm listening
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I hear you @creative_writer . Your health is of utmost importance. Uni is and will always be there. I here for you.
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tymeModerator
And @creative_writer , the course you are studying can also be quite triggering. I hope you find the space to feel 'ready' for study in this field. DO you have any options to get credit if you do end up transferring to another area of study?
Then again, if this is what you want to do, I also support this. But for now, let's work on lifting some of the heaviness from you. You don't have to sit in it alone.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I acknowledge how hard things are for you at the moment @creative_writer -
I am somewhat happy to hear that you've set some boundaries in that you've taken a break from something that may cause vicarious trauma. Well done on this.
I hope things get a bit better for you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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