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ChrisSenior Contributor
Do you hear me cry out in pain silently
Can you wrap your arms around me and tell me i will be ok
I cry silent tears that no one sees
I stand like a statue in the light of day
But by night i wither and crumble where no one can see
The nights are long and nightmares torment me in restless sleep
Morning comes another day to get through
Put on the mask of being ok
Going through the motions of life
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ChrisSenior Contributor
I knocked on the door
But no one was home
So i turned and walked away
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HappynessSenior Contributor
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Hey Chris,
We are out here 🙂 I just came on shift and read your two poetic posts, which I found quite moving. They really evoke that feeling of deep loneliness and disconnection that can come from living with mental illness.
I want to check in and see how you are travelling. What have you been doing this Sunday? Do you need further support or were you just processing how you felt at that time?
I'm on shift until midnight so feel free to chat with me and I'm sure others will be joining in at some point.
best wishes,
Frog
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ChrisSenior Contributor
Hi frog
I guess i was just expressing how i felt. I do feel very alone right now even though i have family around me. I find it difficult to reach out for fear of rejection, criticism or abandonment.
I am going through alot in therapy right now, and finding it hard to process. I keep going blank and cant remember what was said in a conversation with my husband, and i know it was really important.
I guess my post is a reflection of how i feel, what i want when im really low. Only problem is, no one heres a silent cry for help.
Ive had my two young grand daughters here today, so they have been a distraction.
I have my psychologist appointment tomorrow.
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hi @Chris
I'm sorry I just saw your post and i want to say hi and sending you my love and lots of hugs.
I understand what you're going through - I struggle with crying in front of my family. For fear of being ridiculed and judged and told to stop crying.
Pls take care, hope to chat again.
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SnuchuSenior Contributor
@Chris, I hope you're okay. Even if you are, I'll send warm huggles and good wishes for you.
I completely relate to this - I've been dark and alone when I was 15, and that was when I had my first hospitalization due to suicidal intent. I'm sorry that you have to feel this way. Huggles!
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ChrisSenior Contributor
Thank you all. I am feeling a bit better after seeing my psychologist today.
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SCORPIONSenior Contributor
Hi Chris
You poets seems like they were pulled out of my mind I suppose there are a few of use
That even with family and friends around we still have that empty lonely feeling I cant shake it
At all and have perfected that mask of im ok don't ask I feel that I am even lying to myself at time's.
But always remember we your community friends are here and really care for your well being.
All we all need to do is just get through one more day and hope it will be better.
You have given lots of good advise and support we will always care and support you.
Take care .
Scorpion
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HappynessSenior Contributor
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ChrisSenior Contributor
Thank you for the hugs everyone.
Am i the only one or does anybody else do this. I have this large soft cuddley dog that sleeps with me when i am feeling at my worst. I cuddle him right in so i can feel his fur against my cheek, and i listen to my music. Definately a self soothing ritual. Goes back to childhood. Cuddling my cat. Sound a bit crazy though, but it does work.
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