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tymeModerator
Hey @Sunnyside226 ,
I hope you don't mind me making this thread for you.
I just wanted you to know that the whole forums community is here to support you through this challenging time.
Please look after yourself. I recognise it's hard to look after three small children on your own.
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
@ArraDreaming I've taken too much on I never knew looking after kids was exhausting plus doing it on my own was too much I know they miss dad and mum I am trying to be the best person for them but I failed I've been having issues with my head and mental health it's just too much
I haven't got the kids they are my friends house because I couldn't do it anymore I feel crazy inside I am normally a good person who doesn't let anyone see my emotions of thoughts
I feel so drained and mentally not here
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
@ArraDreaming yeah they safe I FaceTime them this morning they asked to come back but I said no not because I don't care I think it's best if I have some days to myself without them
The suicidal thoughts and feelings are heavy I just don't know anymore
Goodnight @ArraDreaming
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
@ArraDreaming it's ok
I just have running thoughts of suicide I feel I failed the kids I wasn't good enough for them.
Talk later
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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espressologicSenior Contributor
Good morning @Sunnyside226, I'm fairly new to the forums and am one of the SANE moderators. I thought I'd check in after reading your post, I hope you don't mind.
It's really tough when things get stuck on a loop in your head. I hope you can read back through the encouragement from ArraDreaming in this conversation and maybe allow yourself to feel that you're doing the best you can.
Is there anything you normally do to help distract yourself when these thoughts keep running through your mind?
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
@ArraDreaming they just really strong thoughts
@espressologic I don't mind you hopping in
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