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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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Hey @creative_writer, I am about to log off. Just wanted to check in with you before I did. xx
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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PeregrinefalconSenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer
Sorry to hear you have not had a nice start to your day. It was incredibly brave to reach out to a helpline, especially when you don't feel like talking much right now.
It can feel impossible to think of all the reasons for living when those thoughts are so overpowering. Sometimes when it is hard to think of reasons for ourself, keeping safe so that in the future you can help others with your own story and experience can be a powerful motivation to keep safe for now.
We all really care for you here and are sitting with you 💛 Of course, reaching out to a helpline again is another good option too.
Take extra special care of yourself today 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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PeregrinefalconSenior Contributor
You're absolutely right, flashbacks are no joke. The fact that you have kept yourself safe with this going on is a testament to your strength.
Sometimes I have had to just repeat to myself "I am safe" over again to ground myself.
I hope that those intense feelings can ease for you today @creative_writer 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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