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I'm having a pretty rough day (mental health struggles and self inflicted) and just needing distractions and I thought maybe chatting to people might help to pass the minutes and hours. If anyone wants to chat feel free to.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun having a huge wave of thoughts running through me right now and I don't like it.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ... I know that feeling my friend... they are darkness.... but there is also light... just think about all of those friends here helping you for one!
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member have you considered making a phone call to a crisis line for assistance if it gets that bad? I do wish I could be there to comfort you in person and help you feel better my friend. It's certainly difficult being here and helpless in such a situation but I know that my presence is also helpful at this time.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun i did try to reach out but the person i got was not helpful.
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Trying to colour to distract myself but I'm very quickly losing joy and focus in that. You are helping just by being here right now in this moment.
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tymeModerator
Hey @Former-Member , I'm hearing things are reaching another level. Would you consider hopping offline to reach out to crisis supports?
We are concerned about your safety and on the forums, we need to ensure everyone's safety.
Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Lifeline Text Support 0477 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-text/
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
If in urgent need, call 000
Otherwise, can you let the community know what would be helpful for you right now?
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member what is it that you are colouring at the moment? I am sure it is something delightful too
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Unknown userMember
@tyme i have reached out and it wasn't helpful but I will try again later.
I'm ok for the moment just really battling my thoughts.
I'm here just chatting and trying to keep my mind distracted.
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun this is what I'm working on at the moment.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member now that is looking cool... I have to admit I haven't done much of that but I should get back into it. I have something that I am part way through.
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