Taking the plunge

Hi @Maggie CandyCane one of the moderators here. I read your post and i'm hearing that you are feeling quite lonely and isolated in your illness at the moment. I think you are very brave and strong to come to the forums and be open about your feelings and where you are at. Any MH struggle is difficult to deal with on your own so we are very pleased to have you here where you can be supported. However, we are not a crisis service and i just wanted to let you know that in the event that you feel you need urgent or immediate support please call;

You have shown a lot of strength in coming to the forums and seeking help. It’s really important that you speak to someone about how you feeling.

Do you have someone you can speak to right now such as a social worker or a case manager?

If not, we know some really helpful services.

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Beyondblue: 1300 22 4636 or web chat

Mensline: 1300 78 99 78 or online counselling

If in immediate danger: 000

Whilst i recognise that your not at that stage yet i think these number may be useful if ever the need presents. You could put them in your phone for easy access in the future when you may not have access to the internet.

Apart from that i look forward to seeing you around the forums @Maggie and i encourage you to keep safe. Remember even bad times are temporary and they too will pass.

@Maggie we are here for you xx

@Zoe7 You know I relate to most/all of your own struggles. Life sucks. Thanks for your reply.💕💜🐾

@Faith-and-Hope 💛💜💕🐾

@Shaz51 Thankyou.

Hi @Maggie .... 🤗💕👋

@candycane Thankyou.

@Former-Member💕💜🐾

@Maggie yes I know that Hon yes it does suck and the only thing that keeps me getting through is knowing people like you get how extremely hard it really is Hearing you Maggie

Dearest @Maggie. So terribly sorry that you are suffering so badly right now. I have been missing in action most of this past week and have only just caught up with your thread.

Hello to @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Former-Member @Bunniekins.

The main thing I want to say is: "This place is a whole lot better with you around". I know your inner voices are telling you differently, but you are far from useless or worthless to the many people who you assist every day, simply by being here. You have the gift of knowing just what to say, and to whom.

Nobody here will ever reject you Maggie. Everyone is prepared to embrace you, along with the many quirks and characters that make up the whole of you.

Please dont lose sight of the fact that you are valued and thought of with love and affection here.

Please get better soon.

Much love

Sherry