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Gypsy7Senior Contributor
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Hi @Gypsy7, never feel ashamed in asking for help and reaching out here. I think on the lived experience forum, quite a lot of people have been in similar circumstances (myself included).
Has something happened that has triggered these feelings?
Remember, if you are in serious danger of hurting yourself there is:
* Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467
* Lifeline 131114
Both telephone services operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Gypsy7
Its good how you are reaching out. We deep down want things to get better but sometimes we can find ourselves in a hole emotionally and mentally due to particular circumstances we feel are out of our control. And then its nice to have someone to lean on. Lean on us.
Would talking it out here help? We may not have all the answers but we hear you and care. You are not alone. Sitting with you
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Gypsy7
Glad you are reaching out. It can take energy to push through barriers of shame, but it is worth it.
Sorry you are struggling with those thoughts. I struggle with them too.
It is helping me finally to see them as thoughts but not the whole of me.
Gentleigh Bentleigh.
Apple
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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