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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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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Thank you for responding to my email @creative_writer. Your feelings are completely valid and make sense to me. I'm sure many people think you are worthy and genuinely value you including me! I have no doubt that many people would sincerely care if you disappeared.
I think your idea about reaching out to helplines (or a professional) is a good idea, and keep posting on the Forums we are here to support you too. I know many people on the Forums also really care about you.
You absolutely are important and worthy!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Hi there @creative_writer
I also would be sad and concerned if you suddenly disappeared. We may just be 'specks' in this world but I truly believe everyone has a purpose. Some of us take longer to find our purpose than others. One little thing you do could change something small or even something big! You just never know. It's hard getting through the crappy stuff, I get that. Life can be an absolute bitch. I look forward to seeing you around every time I come on to moderate.
I hope your migraine eases up and you get your assignment done. My daughter is in her room also finishing off the last of her social work assessments for the year.
Take care
Hanami
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer,
Good on you trying to finish your assignment when you aren't feeling good. I find it hard to do assignments even when I am feeling okay! I hope your migraine eases up for you soon so you can focus better.
Good luck with your assignment - I'm sure you will nail it 🙂.
Best wishes,
FloatingFeather
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer.
Well done in completing your assignment.
Just reading your post that one day you hope to feel more worthy and happy and less defined by your MI and trauma.
Instead of hope can you think of it as one day you will feel worthy …
I know how hard it is to fight those thoughts every single day. The constant negativity. The constant not wanting to be here. I get it so much and I hear you. I was in that place for a very long time.
I just want to give you some hope. After many many medication changes and I’m still going through some changes. I feel stable. No negative thoughts. No SI. I see clarity. I still have a very long way to go but I currently feel good. We haven’t dealt with any trauma yet though. They are waiting for me to be completely stable first.
If I can come through, so can you! Just hold on tight and you will see the way through. It is a lot of work. My team guided me but I had to put in the work too.
Hope I helped just a little bit
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Hey @creative_writer ❤️ I just wanted to pop here to say that I've noticed you offering beautiful support to other members on the forum. I know when you do that, others will be so appreciative of this. You make a difference to them in that moment ❤️
Well done on submitting your assignment. And as a fellow migraine sufferer, I hoe it eases up soon ❤️
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tymeModerator
Hey @creative_writer @Captain24 ,
How's things going?
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Pretty good thanks @tyme . I’ve had a pretty big day but still feel great. I feel like I’ve turned the corner.
How’s things for you? How was your day?
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tymeModerator
I happy to hear you've turned the corner @Captain24 .
Sounds very positive.
I had a really good day today too. It wasn't easy, but it was good. I had a chat to my psychologist today. Just to catch-up because I haven't spoken to him in a long time. I was just telling others that I speak to him mainly just to have someone to speak to... these maintenance appointments.
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