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Re: World Suicide Prevention Day
Ifs hard... i llst my aunt to suicide and it cripples you...
Its hard wjen everyone looks down upon her now just because she ended her own life..
Its hard wjen everyone looks down upon her now just because she ended her own life..
Re: my mum grew her wings yesterday. 🕊️ 💔
oh I am so so sorry to hear that. I know this is not the same but six months ago I lost my cat to stomach cancer and my little sister hade to deal with it
she said it was awful
i cant even imagen what it was like to loes your mum
she said it was awful
i cant even imagen what it was like to loes your mum
World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and it's a day that really matters. It's a global reminder that whilst suicide is a serious issue, it's also preventable, and we all have a role to play in supporting one another.
If you're struggling with dark thoughts, feeling hopeless, or you're just not okay, please know you're not alone, and our Community is here for you. Reaching out can feel really hard, but sometimes talking to someone about how you're feeling and what's been going on for you can be the first step to feeling a little better.
If you, or someone you know, needs some support then here are a few organisations:
Please take care of yourself. Take a breath, take a break if needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out on our discussion boards or group chats.
If you're struggling with dark thoughts, feeling hopeless, or you're just not okay, please know you're not alone, and our Community is here for you. Reaching out can feel really hard, but sometimes talking to someone about how you're feeling and what's been going on for you can be the first step to feeling a little better.
If you, or someone you know, needs some support then here are a few organisations:
Shout - Text 'THEMIX' to 85258 to speak to a trained volunteer for confidential support, any time, any day.
Papyrus have a HOPELINE247 which is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. You can call them on 0800 068 4141, text 88247, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. Their webchat service is available when there is a chat bubble available on their website, this indicates that an adviser is available to talk to on webchat. They are available 24/7 and their suicide prevention advisers are ready to support you. For more details, visit https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/
Samaritans are there for you 24/7. They offer a listening service and emotional support to anyone about any issue, with a special focus on suicidal feelings. You can call the helpline for free on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org. You can also write them a letter and you can find details on their website. Some of their branches offer face to face services and you can find your local branch on their website. For more information you can go to www.samaritans.org
Winston's Wish is a UK-wide national helpline offering support, information, and guidance to children, young people, and anyone caring for a child/young person who has been bereaved. Their helpline and webchats are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. You can call them on 08088 020 021 or email them on ask@winstonswish.org or fill out the contact form on their website. They have a crisis messenger open 24/7 text WW to 85258. They hold online peer support grief groups for young people aged 7-25 and parents and carers. Visit their website for more information https://winstonswish.org/
999 - If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, and you did feel at any point that you were going to act on these thoughts, then we would urge you to call the emergency services on 999, or go to your local A&E department to explain your intentions to them, so that they can support you.
Papyrus have a HOPELINE247 which is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. You can call them on 0800 068 4141, text 88247, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. Their webchat service is available when there is a chat bubble available on their website, this indicates that an adviser is available to talk to on webchat. They are available 24/7 and their suicide prevention advisers are ready to support you. For more details, visit https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/
Samaritans are there for you 24/7. They offer a listening service and emotional support to anyone about any issue, with a special focus on suicidal feelings. You can call the helpline for free on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org. You can also write them a letter and you can find details on their website. Some of their branches offer face to face services and you can find your local branch on their website. For more information you can go to www.samaritans.org
Winston's Wish is a UK-wide national helpline offering support, information, and guidance to children, young people, and anyone caring for a child/young person who has been bereaved. Their helpline and webchats are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm. You can call them on 08088 020 021 or email them on ask@winstonswish.org or fill out the contact form on their website. They have a crisis messenger open 24/7 text WW to 85258. They hold online peer support grief groups for young people aged 7-25 and parents and carers. Visit their website for more information https://winstonswish.org/
999 - If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, and you did feel at any point that you were going to act on these thoughts, then we would urge you to call the emergency services on 999, or go to your local A&E department to explain your intentions to them, so that they can support you.
Please take care of yourself. Take a breath, take a break if needed, and don’t hesitate to reach out on our discussion boards or group chats.
Katie
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 08.09.25
Hey everyone, i'm here to talk a bit if you want to chat and get support, please don't feel like you have to bottle everything up, or deal with it alone.
Nathan
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 08.09.25
@Redemption hope your okay im here to listen i might not be able to offer much advice or support but I'll do what I can. Hugs
Struggling with loneliness (TW: mention of suicide, trauma)
Yesterday I posted a story on Instagram asking if anyone else could relate to how I was feeling. In that story I shared a post which read "the people who love you would rather hear your struggles than see you in a casket", and then talked about how I find it difficult to open up even when I'm doing very badly mental health wise because I'm so worried my trauma will affect others and I don't want to overwhelm them. Also that I feel like I'm living a double life not talking to anyone about my mental health where no one knows that I'm struggling.
I posted that story with the hope that at least one person would reach out and offer their support or affirm that what the post was saying was true. But not a single person did. Two people hearted the story but that's about it.
I feel so alone in what I'm going through. Like no one in my life cares enough to actually talk to me about this. And I built up how scary it was to reach out to anyone in my head with so much fear for so long, finally did the scary thing as I reached a new low only for none of it to make a difference or actually matter.
I don't know what to do. I just want people in my life who feel like a safe space where I can talk about my trauma and not hold back for once. Who are willing to listen and understand. I do counselling sessions but only having that very brief time once a week to offload everything I've been going through? Not having any ongoing support throughout the week, feeling incredibly lonely with no support system outside of my sessions and no friends to talk about this with? It's hard. I'm struggling a lot.
I posted that story with the hope that at least one person would reach out and offer their support or affirm that what the post was saying was true. But not a single person did. Two people hearted the story but that's about it.
I feel so alone in what I'm going through. Like no one in my life cares enough to actually talk to me about this. And I built up how scary it was to reach out to anyone in my head with so much fear for so long, finally did the scary thing as I reached a new low only for none of it to make a difference or actually matter.
I don't know what to do. I just want people in my life who feel like a safe space where I can talk about my trauma and not hold back for once. Who are willing to listen and understand. I do counselling sessions but only having that very brief time once a week to offload everything I've been going through? Not having any ongoing support throughout the week, feeling incredibly lonely with no support system outside of my sessions and no friends to talk about this with? It's hard. I'm struggling a lot.
Roselite
3
Hi I'm new here
Hi everyone. I'm Roselite. I'm chronically ill where I'm stuck at home most of the time and would like to make some friends where we can talk about our mental health and lean on each other for support without shame.
I like cartoons, j-fashion, video games and collecting plushies and other cute trinkets.
It's nice to meet you all.
I like cartoons, j-fashion, video games and collecting plushies and other cute trinkets.
It's nice to meet you all.
Roselite
8