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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
@Paperdaisy❤️I've responded to your email. I just hope the wait for the mental health triage isn't too long because I am running out of patience. But I suppose, it's only been 8 mins so far but feels like forever at this point. I can also reach out to my psych if I need to.
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BowSenior Contributor
Hey @creative_writer
know the place you are in. I have heaps of support around me too…. My psychologist actually told me recently that I have the most support she’s seen of anyone. I see my psychologist weekly, my psychiatrist at least once a month, and then my case manager I see at least twice a week, plus phone calls, and then I have a peer worker through new horizons who calls multiple times a week. But like you, sometimes it just doesn’t seem enough, although I couldn’t tell you what else would help…. What else is missing?!?!
hope calling triage helps 💕
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Sitting with you @creative_writer I hope you aren’t still waiting.
Hi @Bow how are you today?
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BowSenior Contributor
Hey @Eve7
fair bit sad and upset at the moment.
how are you travelling?
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Eve7Senior Contributor
That doesn’t sound too good @Bow what has happened hon?
I’m ok just a bit drained from phone consult with pdoc. I have someone else about to call soon to check on me 🫤
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BowSenior Contributor
@Eve7 I’ve just had a text message conversation with my older brother which started with me asking if he was coming up for Christmas and it ended with him make it very clear that his on our dads side like he always has been.
my brother has no idea what it was like growing up for. Going to my dads every second weekend and my dad not even being present. What it was like being treated as the outcast. The things that were done to me.
sorry your appointment was so draining 😞
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Family life can be very tricky at this time of year @Bow
Sending lots of love 💙💛💙
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Eve7Senior Contributor
I’ve just stayed in bed @creative_writer but will try and do something useful soon before the day is completely wasted.
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tymeModerator
Hi @creative_writer 🙂
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