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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
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OtterSenior Contributor
Hi there @creative_writer,
I can hear that it’s a really tough time for you especially today. It can be challenging to manage the urge to SH, but we do want you to know you’re not alone, here supporting you with our entire community. I hear you've already tried Lifeline for a chat which is great, it’s important you stay safe however, and certainly encourage you to ring out to them again or get them on chat if you require urgent assistance still, or a reminder you can call SCBS also. We’d encourage you to get in touch with someone, or please phone 000 if you feel you are in immediate danger.
Your safety is essential and important, and want you to know we are sitting with you in this time.
Warmest regards and gratitude,
Otter
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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BowSenior Contributor
Sitting with you @creative_writer
I agree, helplines can be hit and miss sometimes, but it’s always worth giving them another try if it means they help you get through the next hour safely.
💕
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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BowSenior Contributor
I’ve just finished my dinner too @creative_writer cream of veg soup and a slice of bread.
yep, sometimes just going to bed early is the best option. I often dread evenings, I know that they are more difficult for me and I have that horrible dread of knowing that I will wake in the morning only to deal with everything that I have to. so I ask for my meds early and just go to bed.
today has been ok. Sundays are rather quiet here. No doctors etc. but my mum and daughter came in to visit, so that was nice. And I managed to have a lil nap this arvo.
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@creative_writer had a chat with the specialist and I'll find out tomorrow if anything can be done but he said plan for worst and anything better is a bonus .which really doesn't excite me that much.
I know how you feel it's not nice being alone and having someone just around is good .I miss my pup and wish she could be in the hospital with me but I think they would shun that idea
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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BowSenior Contributor
Your dinner sounds delic too @creative_writer! Part of me in looking forward to getting out of here and having some real food…. But I’m also absolutely terrified about it too. For over a week I had some what decent food delivered to my bed and I didn’t touch any of it. Now I’m kind of being made to eat… and have motivation to eat to get out of here…. I’ve really not had very nice food, just soup, sandwiches and yoghurt.
i think as you get older, early bed times become more appealing. I have to wait for the nurse to give me my last meds, which doesn’t happen until about 9:30-10pm. I’ve just been hooked up for my overnight feed and just watching tv.
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