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Struggling and hiding it inside.

Loz_3647Senior Contributor

Struggling and hiding it inside.

So truth is, I'm struggling hard and I have been keeping it all in. I have stopped reaching out for help, because it seems pointless and when I have reached out, it has got me nowhere. I feel so alone. But truth is, it's a scary place to be. I have been having intense thoughts of hurting myself and putting an end to the way I feel. Life feels like it is collapsing in of me and I feel so broken inside. I really don't know where to turn (except for here...maybe). I've tried Beyondblue, Lifeline, Suicide Call Back, GP, case manager, etc. But i get absolutely no where - it seems that nobody gets it and there is no answer. I feel like i sound like a broken record. I don't want to go into the reasons why I feel like this (theres too much), but I just can't deal anymore. Things have only gotten worse, not better. And I really don't think they will. I've never felt this hopeless. There seems to be no point anymore. Sorry for this kind of post, but I'm at a loss.

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HistoryloverSenior Contributor

Re: Struggling and hiding it inside.

How are you today, @Loz_3647? I'm feeling a bit more positive and thought I'd let you know that perhaps we were just going through a particularly bad patch among other very bad patches. And there'll probably be more ahead, but if we just keep plodding, perhaps we'll be alright. Here's hoping, eh?

Sending best wishes and hope today is a little brighter.

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tymeModerator

Re: Struggling and hiding it inside.

Hi @Loz_3647 ,

I wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and wanted to see how you are going.

I'm here for a chat if you need one.

Hi @Historylover ! Good to see you 🙂

tyme

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MysteryContributor

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Hi @Loz_3647

How are you? I have similar thoughts and feelings to you, and am happy to listen and talk.

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Loz_3647Senior Contributor

Re: Struggling and hiding it inside.

Thank you for checking in. I'm not doing too good. I don't really know what to do anymore.

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Loz_3647Senior Contributor

Re: Struggling and hiding it inside.

Thank you @Historylover for your message. I'm glad to hear you are feeling a bit more positive- may it continue ❤️ I'm not doing too good. Life feels like it is collapsing in on me. Don't really know what to do...because nothing I do seems to be the right thing

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HistoryloverSenior Contributor

Re: Struggling and hiding it inside.

Good to hear from you @Loz_3647. I'm just trying to be positive in the hope that something good will come of it. To be honest, my positivity doesn't last long, and I again have to occupy my mind with things I like to do to take my mind into more positive spaces.

I'm not doing well at all and I'm sorry you're also feeling much the same. Your world is collapsing in around you and mine is closing in on me. Much the same.

I don't know what to do either. It's just not fair. I've been studying today trying to get some value out of my life. I'm just trying to make the most of things.❤️

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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor

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Hi @Loz_3647,

I don't think we have `met'. My name is FloatingFeather and I am one of the peer support workers at SANE. I just finished reading your post and wanted to say that I am sorry you're not doing too good. I know often there may not be anything we can literally do to help but please know I hear you and am concerned for you. I really do hope that these feelings pass for you and things get better for you soon.

Warm wishes,

FloatingFeather

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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor

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Hi @Historylover,

I'm sorry to read you are feeling down and your not doing to well. Please know I hear you and your pain and wish for things to be better for you very soon.

Good on you for doing some study today - it's probably not something you want to do today but it's really good that you are trying to keep your mind busy and distracted.

Warm wishes,

FloatingFeather

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Loz_3647Senior Contributor

Re: Struggling and hiding it inside.

Things have been bad for a while, and just when I thought they couldn't get any worse. They have. I feel incredibly hopeless. I've reached out to health professionals but they don't want to help. Today isn't a good day, and it's hard when you're alone. There are some intense thoughts happening. There seems to be no point anymore.

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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor

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Hi @Loz_3647,

I'm really sorry to read you are sounding so down. I have sent you an email to check you are okay. Have you ever tried calling the SANE counselling service on 1800 187 263? It is a free service available 10am to 10pm AEST Monday to Friday.

While SANE is here to support you as much as we can unfortunately we are not a crisis centre. If you ever do need immediate help please call:

- Lifeline on 13 11 14

- BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636

- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Please take care of yourself @Loz_3647 and when you can please respond to our email.

Warm wishes,

FloatingFeather

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