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Asking for help

Hello, new here. Trying to keep it short and not an essay so..

New mum, four month old boy. No support or family. Hubby moved interstate soon after son was born due to job. I recently moved to be with him. We are all alone here. New city never been here so it’s all new and lonely.

Getting worse for the past week I think of no longer wanting to live but I know I’m my son’s whole world. I will keep living, just hate the thoughts.

Not happy at all and dont even know why, can’t pin point a specific reason. Faking it and keeping it all to myself not even hubby knows anything. I cry days and nights. Some days are ok some are really bad. Seems to alternate every second day at the moment. Some days the first half is fine then second half is crap.

Too scared to ask for help or see a GP or health nurse which is what I know people will suggest. Any tips or how to overcome this.

Will most likely continue going on living unhappily and feeling very down and hope for the best that this will disappear. Is that possible?

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Apologies all - that was me above ☝️

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I don’t know where to go and I just need to get this out somewhere so I’m just posting here for myself to let it out. 2am and baby is sleeping but I can’t sleep I’m crying no reason just feel so down I just keep thinking I just don’t want to be here anymore and I need help but nobody can help I called panda and I was temporarily better but I’m back to not good so help doesn’t help. I just want to go. With baby too 😭 I want to let hubby know I’m not okay but I’m afraid he will think I’m overreacting and just say whatever you’re okay stop being dramatic. 😭😭 I hope I feel better in the morning

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Kee talking to PANDA @Vee- , again and again, every time you feel this way. There is help available, and medications that help to keep your emotions balanced, which might mean telling your gp so you can have something prescribed.

PANDA will advise you. You are not alone.

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I'm a father of a daughter that is about to turn 11 and has suicidal thoughts. She has self harmed. I don't understand why she feels this way and don't know what to do. I need help on how to help her. Any help is appreciated. 🥺

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Hello and welcome @WorriedFather81

Sending you hugs my friend, and to let you know you are not alone

I will tag a few members @Angels333 , @Snowie , @Smc , @Faith-and-Hope

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Hi @WorriedFather81 and welcome to the sane forums.

As someone with suicidal thoughts and has/does self harmed it is hard for those on the sidelines. I can understand your want to help your daughter. I think it is very courageous for you to reach out for help.

Have you tried to get her into seeing a psychologist?

There is a kids helpline that help kids through all different situations.

Their website is kidshelpline.com.au or phone 1800 55 1800. It is specifically for kids aged 5-25.

Sometimes talking to a professional helps me and as an adult I still will reach out to helplines when I need too.

You yourself could also ring either SANE or Lifeline to seek some help for yourself too.

I hope this helps a little.

Take care, Snowie.

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Hi @Snowie and @WorriedFather81,

Another resource for talking to professionals about your daughter's self-harm and suicidal ideation.

The Suicide Call Back Service is another service where you can talk to counsellors about what you can do. If your daughter is 15y/o or older, she can also contact them herself as a support.

Thinking of you,

tropicalsun

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