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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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Needing to click with someone when sharing something so vulnerable is normal. I think it is worth it to try and just remember that you have control in that situation and can exit if you need to.
How are you going to wind down tonight @creative_writer ?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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I remembered you love skincare! What a nice routine. Can you sleep without a facemask on @creative_writer ?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Ahhhh yes, now I understand. Yeah maybe trying some different strategies might help??
I hope you have a nice sleep tonight with no slippery mask, just a stable one @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hey @creative_writer
Sending you big hugs 🌻 I hear how hard it is for you at the moment...the constant battle. Although it may not feel like it, I can hear you are doing the best that you can right now and it shows a lot 💜
If you are concerned about your safety later today, please don't hesitate to reach out for some support;
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or crisis chat
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling
Samaritans: 135 247
If in immediate danger: 000
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I guess I have no option but to suffer in silence, you can't fight fate. I can't talk to family and I don't want to overburden my friends either since they have really busy lives and going out for lunch or coffee is not an option. I can try self-soothing and self-care strategies but it's not enough. It should be enough. Maybe I'll need to continue self-harming for now to cope, but I'll try to do it as safely as possible. It's a better alternative than suicide.
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