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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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I'm sorry that it feels so intense and isolating right now @creative_writer, please know I am right here with you ❤️ You deserve to feel heard and have your experience held. I know it isn't helpful for today, but if you ever feel like reaching out to the SANE helpline during the week, please feel welcome to do so. You can even say that you need to speak about how hard things are right now.
Gosh, an assignment sounds tough right now too, how's it going?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ❤️ I'll contact SANE if I need to tomorrow but it's likely my MH clinician will also check on me tom since I've called the triage. I have to try to keep myself safe today. Trying to do what I can for myself and trying to avoid the hospital if I can. It's hard fighting the urge to give up when the body replays SA so much.
It's hard to focus on the assignment with all this chaos in my mind but at least I don't have much left of the write-up, but I still need to record my voice.
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@creative_writer I know it may not feel like it, but you show so much strength and self compassion in trying your hardest to support yourself and keep yourself safe during such a painful time. Please keep letting us know how you're going today ❤️
And good luck with your assignment. Sounds like you've got yourself to a good spot, even with all the torment in your body, that is such a huge effort 🌻
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ❤️ it's hard, I feel so alone right now but I guess being alone is all I've ever known. I guess I have poetry and prayer even if I don't have anything else.
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SA and trauma can feel so isolating in itself too. I'm still here @creative_writer sitting with you 🌻 another mod will be on soon to take over.
Poetry sounds lovely, if you ever feel like sharing anything that speaks to you, please feel welcome to share. I feel like art and creativity can be a beautiful way to connect, relate and feel a little less alone sometimes.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
HI @creative_writer,
I'm sorry to read you are feeling this way. It must be hard to try and get your assignment done when you also feel physically unwell too. Are you able to give yourself the day off from your assignment and just rest and do something nice for yourself? When I was at uni (a few years ago) I would find when I felt the way you are feeling now I just couldn't think straight so I couldn't be productive - I found it was better to let go of trying to do the assignment that day so I gave myself permission to get a good rest and break and tried to do the assignment again the next day.
Wishing you all the best and sending hugs,
FloatingFeather
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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