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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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Society does indeed. It places so much focus on progress but we are all much more productive if we are well rested, healthy and happy. Seems backward!!
Enjoy your unwind 🍵 xx
@creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Same @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hey @creative_writer and @Captain24
I'm sitting with you both too 💜
What do you find helpful when you're feeling like this?
Please keep connecting here, and remember there are also services available if you are needing one on one support:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling
Samaritans: 135 247
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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The flashbacks sound really hard @creative_writer. I'm hearing that you have experienced them before and that self-care and distraction work to an extent. Well done for reaching out here and sharing what is happening for you.
Do you mean that you've been unable to get through to a helpline or has it not felt like what you need tonight?
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