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Serenity_13Contributor
I’m feeling weak atm so much stress and I sometimes want to quit.I have a motto tattooed on my chest that says Never Give Up but things are getting real hard for me.Last week I was feeling really Suicide and I cried a lot thinking how long to go till I feel normal after being diagnosed with schizophrenia 23 years ago.I need help please, I don’t want to live like this anymore.
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Hi @Serenity_13
Welcome to the SANE Forums! 
I'm so sorry to hear how difficult things are for you at the moment. I can hear how hard you are trying to "Never Give Up," but sometimes it can be a real struggle to continue surviving whilst dealing with thoughts of suicide. 
I just wanted to let you know that I have sent you a check-in email.
Please let us know if you are feeling safe for now.
Kindest,
Amour_Et_Psyché
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Serenity_13Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Serenity_13Contributor
@CheerBear I usually listen to music it depends one day I may listen to Hip Hop or like now I’m listening to David Bowie it settles me and I concentrate on the lyrics and the different instruments.I guess, T.v,going for a walk or just simply play Xbox one with my children that usually helps a lot it makes the day go fast and I can focus on other things in my life rather than the illness.I try and read when I’m in the mood not much lately 😁Drawing like doing graffiti on paper and writing rhymes about my life helps therapeutically.I feel like I do a lot but sometimes I don’t feel like doing anything at all.I also clean a couple of hours a week to help me in my recovery.😁It’s a challenge for me but I do feel very anxious about going to work most times but it’s very rewarding to my health.😁I hope I can make some good friendships here because I feel I need to escape from my family and friends sometimes and exchange ideas,support and advice,I think that’s a healthy choice for me to experience.😁I hope you are doing well and thanks for your support and friendship.😁
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MaggieSenior Contributor
thanks for the tag @CheerBear .
hi, @Serenity_13 and welcome from me also. I do a lot to distract myself also. I have a rogue mind. It never stops, so I channel into crafts when I can. Like you, there are times I can’t, and it’s riding the storm and just hanging on.
Its hard going, no argument from me there.
I hope to bump into you around the forums. If you would like to share any of your craft/drawings, there’s a popular craft thread started by @CheerBear, maybe we will meet there.
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Serenity_13Contributor
@Maggie That would be great I would love to share my art and rhymes with all .Maybe I could see some great stuff from others on this forum too.Im glad that I joined today it feels like a major footstep in my recovery process and people have been so kind and responsive it’s made my day interesting and I have a lot more will to live knowing there’s many people going threw the same thing.Thanks to all for making me feel so welcomed.😁
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Serenity_13Contributor
@CheerBear @I have three children the eldest is 15,11,6 all boys they are very supportive and also is my partner.
Theyve seen all sides of me the good bad and ugly I’ve also landed in hospital a couple of times,I’ve lived with depression and schizophrenia for so long some days are awesome totally unpredictable then it could also be my worse we’re I’m unable to do anything.
I really want to show my family that I can do it and that I can be a good role model.My eldest son said that I was the strongest person he has ever met and that blew my mind away not expecting anyone to say something that positive to me without asking.
i will definitely try my best to use this forum more often especially even to talk about different things that are interesting or to give support because that’s what we really need these days.
😁😁
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