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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
@Former-Membergrounding myself or going outside in nature helps me connect. Obviously it’s not the same as human connection, but can help when I am disassociating.
I think the need of wanting to be held is tricky. I can ask for a hug at home but it’s not the same, I want to be hugged while being emotionally vulnerable and authentic.
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hanamiSenior Contributor
@creative_writer nature is my way of connecting to the world. I like to socialise but I'm not a real hugger. I only hug my immediate family to be honest. I do have four kids though so there's always someone to connect to. I find nature helps me realise how small I am in this world and how my worries may not be as big as I think they are. I remember one morning I went for a really early morning run and I looked up to see this constellation of stars that was amazing. I'd never seen anything like it. It made me realise how tiny we are in this world. Do you have any hobbies that you like to do that keep you feeling motivated?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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hanamiSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I hear you when you say you can feel distant from those who are closest. When I have been really down and in a never ending awful place in my head I feel like my own husband is a million miles away. Even though I'm sleeping in the same bed as him and he's telling me how much he loves me. I think I feel that way because his brain works COMPLETELY different to mine. He just gets up, doesn't think too much, and gets on with it. If he's feeling down, I say to him, why don't you go for a walk. He says, yep, that will make me feel better. Then he gets back and he's good as gold! It really makes me laugh as I say to him, gosh I wish it was that easy for me!
I'm so sorry but I've forgotten what you're studying. Can you remind me? What do you want to do once you're finished?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Well I for one am happy you got through today safely. I am off for now but want to say I look forward to chatting to you next week. I hope you can find some comfort and peace over the weekend. I'm so glad you're staying safe. See you!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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PaperdaisySenior Contributor
I think taking it a bit at a time is a good idea @creative_writer and I'm here tonight if you need anything 💖
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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PaperdaisySenior Contributor
Overthinking and ruminating is something I'm all too familiar with @creative_writer I wish I had a strategy, like I could put it in a box or something but I find I just have to go through it. It's like a bear hunt haha 'can't go over it, can't go under it, have to go through it!' 😅 It's exhausting isn't it!
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