Struggling: TW suicide

@JynxI think I’ve been invalidated since I was a kid, even that has gotten internalised in me that I assume I am overreacting or being too sensitive. I also feel like it sometimes hard for people to understand my trauma too. It’s also very difficult and heavy to talk about it.

Taboo is decreasing and awareness is growing but it is indeed very slow and even slower in some ethnic minority groups too.

@creative_writer having it ingrained since being a kid makes it that much harder to rewrite those narratives hey, but it is possible! And there's some stuff that can help - look up 'neuroplasticity' and 'neurogenesis' if you're curious!

I'm signing off for the night, take care of yourself and I'll catch you next time 💜

Hey @creative_writer - I'm hearing you.

However, I'd encourage you to find ways to either distract yourself or find some company.

You could even try distracting yourself by calling one of the numbers below:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467

If in immediate danger: 000

I'm here if chatting helps 🙂

Makes sense @creative_writer ,

And sometimes it not about telling a helpline everything. It's more just to engage in a connection to help you through a challenging time where the SH urges are so strong.

What did you get up to today anyway?

tyme

I've been having a few big weeks, so today, I just slept.... @creative_writer .

Honestly speaking, I have been a little down the past 2 or 3 days, so I'm working through it.

Mental health has its ups and downs. In the past, I hid how I felt, but I have now learnt to share it because it feels like one less burden.

I think I've been questioning a few things and that's what's making me feel a little lower than usual. Nothing bad bad or course.

If you don't feel like studying is getting anywhere, give yourself a break 🙂