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I am struggling at the moment

I am struggling at the moment

I don't know why I am really writing this. There seems to be part of me which says that I need to pull my head in and do this alone and another part who so desperately wants to reach out for help. I am really struggling. I'm not coping at all. For much of the day I've thought about all the reasons to die and there are hundreds. There is also one reason to live that keeps me here. I can't let down my oldest son and cut out his trip of a lifetime. He would have to come home and pick up all the pieces for everyone. I keep telling myself I have to hold on until he comes back and then I can let go but this keeps me waiting to die not choosing to live. I have a cold sore that now goes from the corner of my eye the length of my nose and it's slowly creeping across my face from stress. It started on Wednesday and each morning I wake to find more of my face engulfed by it. I am so tired. I am so sorry to write this and I know I'm so lucky to have friends on here that care. I don't want anyone to have to deal with this as it is so depressing so I started this thread as a way of saying that I'm not well when writing here and please don't feel obliged to read or respond.

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@Former-Member I could where do find them

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Look at the post above your last one @Pepsimax. There is a link to services in Brisbane for you to click on

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just being a goose 😳:face_with_rolling_eyes:

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Hi @Pepsimax

Feel for you so. I live in another state; where I work people in your situation are given monetary vouchers by our local community centre to purchase food from our charity store. But these services are only open during the week.

First thing in the morning please go to a local church and see either the priest or pastor and tell them of your situation. They will help you. Any other charity organisations are not open until Monday.

Otherwise if you feel you can please do ask a neighbour - one is bound to help you with open arms. But I highly recommend a church

During the week please seek out your local community centre or charity organisations such as St Vinnies or the Salvos etc and ask them for assistance. Please let us know how you get on. Hugs 🤗

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http://communitykitchens.org.au/find-a-kitchen/

@Pepsimax this is a link for finding a community kitchen in the Brisbane area. There are phone numbers for you to call, and email addresses. Please contact someone and get help for yourself tomorrow.

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Thanks @Former-Member. That is good to know 💜🤗😘

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@Pepsimax How are you feeling now? Are you feeling a little bit calmer?

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Even black tea with sugar in it will keep you going @Pepsimax .... if you can manage to sip on a little of it.

Well done on communicating that you are in financial difficulty and need help ... it took courage to let us know, but it was important. These services can help you to manage. Keep speaking up and get the support you need,

And as @Former-Member and @Former-Member said, let us know how you get on.

💗💕

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I have taken sleeping meds now so I might not be around much longer @Pepsimax. I'm crossing my fingers you e found a solution that helps you. Will catch up tomorrow to see how you go. Take care. Sending hugs 💜🤗

Thanks again @Faith-and-Hope for today. Take care of you. I hope your family is getting better too 💜🤗

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You're welcome @Former-Member .... and I agree with @Kurra and @Appleblossom .... I think you will be brilliant in the field once you've got your balance back. You have all the compassion and problem-solving thinking, and a wealth of lived experience even though it feels like anything but wealth at the moment .... when you start to witness the powerful voice it gives you in helping others, then you will see how to turn it to some good.

Recovery first m'dear .... great to see you prioritising sleep ....

❤️💕

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