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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Why can’t I pretend the pain isn’t real, maybe if I tell myself I’m okay and I don’t struggle with mental health I’ll be okay. Maybe if I tell myself that the traumatic memories aren’t real, then I can finally feel whole and less gross. Maybe I’ll just wake up from this dream soon and I’ll find peace within my mind when I do wake up. Maybe I’m okay, maybe there isn’t anything wrong with me
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RiverSealModerator
Hey @creative_writer, thank you for sharing your experiences with the community!
Sorry to hear that you are struggling with SI at the moment, and you are demonstrating your resilience and strengths by not acting on your thoughts. I encourage you to continue to reach out to your peers here on the Forums and to take your PRN as prescribed by your doctor.
Hopefully other Members can share their insights with you about similar experiences with coping with SI.
I encourage you to reach out to crisis supports if you need a little extra support. I will pop some numbers here so yo uhave them handy:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Lifeline Chat
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or Beyond Blue Webchat
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732, www.1800respect.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or Online Counselling
Samaritans: 135 247 (24/7)
If in immediate danger: 000 www.triplezero.gov.au/triple-zero/How-to-Call-000
Thanks again for reaching out to the community!
RiverSeal
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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RiverSealModerator
I know the feeling @creative_writer and I always wanted to tell people how I was feeling and what was going on inside, but it didn't usually turn out the way I wanted it. That's why it can be good to reach out to phone supports and share with your peers here in the community. It's a safe space! RiverSeal
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Hey @creative_writer you going through it atm hun?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Sounds like a scary place to be @creative_writer 🥺
What sort of support are you needing from the forums at the moment hun? Sounds like things are really ramping up, I'm worried about you 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@JynxI think I just need someone here with me. I’ll be going out later today, but will probably eat from home. My stomach feels queasy, so I don’t think eating out is wise. I’ll accompany my family while they eat out
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