Struggling: TW suicide

@creative_writer - what do you think will help? I know this can be a very difficult question. DO you think reaching out to support others can in turn make a difference to your life?

I really don't know @creative_writer .

I think it is about finding meaningful activities in life. However, what I find meaningful may not necessarily mean you find them meaningful.

For example, some people find exercise or engaging in art meaningful; however, I don't. I find these things a chore.

For me, hanging out with kids, engaging with people on the forums, working are activities I DO find meaningful.

Just waiting for daughter to go to bed and then I’m going to go myself @creative_writer I’m actually tired, so that helps.

Have a restful evening @Bow .

Hugs, tyme

Makes sense @creative_writer . Do you think meaningful relationships have to begin on a superficial level? Some relationships take years to build up.

Please don't be so hard on yourself. You are doing the best you can, and that's all anyone can ask.

Do you think you need a break from therapy so you are thrown in the deep end to practice the skills you have gained @creative_writer ? You may surprise yourself like I surprised myself when I was discharged from therapy. I did not feel ready AT ALL! But it was time for me to swim on my own.

Yes, I was scared; Yes, I did fall at times; Yes, I was upset. But it was worth it. I had to grow from it. To stop relying on therapists.

But this is only my experience. I'm not saying you should cut off supports. That is up to you to discuss with your therapist.

Let me have a think about how to answer the 'how' @creative_writer . I'll get back to you. I think it's an important question that deserves more than a 5 minute response.