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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 15.09.25
Lottie5433 wrote: »I’m sat ugly crying in my room trying hard not to self harm (already did that this morning) because I need a release from my mental spiral I’m having after throwing away part of my medication stash. Now I feel I’ve lost something and lost my “safety” net for when things get too much
just checking in. do you feel safe rn @Lottie5433 and do you feel safe from when you say you sh this morning? i hope you’re ok ( as best as you can be rn ) and im here for you.
eylah
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Re: (Suicidal thoughts but no plan) I can’t stop spiralling
Hey BNG
Thank you for sharing and sorry you’re going through this. What you’ve described sounds really challenging for you right now and it makes sense that a small trigger can develop into overwhelming thoughts.
We encourage you to tell your dad or brother how you’re feeling right now and ask for their support, we understand that is not easy but it can help ease the burden of negative feelings. Of course, if you feel in immediate danger of harming yourself, please call 999 right away.
If you’d like to talk to someone for more support, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116123 or you can use Shout by texting 85258.
Hope you are able to get the support you need.
Thank you for sharing and sorry you’re going through this. What you’ve described sounds really challenging for you right now and it makes sense that a small trigger can develop into overwhelming thoughts.
We encourage you to tell your dad or brother how you’re feeling right now and ask for their support, we understand that is not easy but it can help ease the burden of negative feelings. Of course, if you feel in immediate danger of harming yourself, please call 999 right away.
If you’d like to talk to someone for more support, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116123 or you can use Shout by texting 85258.
Hope you are able to get the support you need.
Owen
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hi! ฅ/ᐠ. ̫ .ᐟ\ฅ
hi everyone! i joined the mix a few weeks ago but have only just decided to be brave and post something.
my name is eden, i'm 20, turning 21 next month, and my pronouns are they/she. i joined the mix because 7 weeks ago my anxiety got the worst it has ever been when i had panic attacks every day for a week straight, and was recommended the mix when calling 111. i've been on medication for about 6 weeks now and i haven't had a panic attack since starting my meds, but am still struggling with my anxiety, especially in the past week as my food-based anxiety has gotten worse.
some more about me and my interests:
⋆ i have two cats, a female tuxedo called orion ( i call her onion lol ) and a female tortoiseshell called fozzie.
⋆ i like vampires, rock music, cats, bats, halloween, horror, ghosts, mysteries, space, cowboys, i have no mouth and i must scream ( book, game, & radio drama ), and bruce campbell.
⋆ my hobbies are drawing, reading, writing, and video games.
⋆ favourite movies: the evil dead trilogy, sundown: the vampire in retreat, maniac cop, creep 1+2, the princess and the frog, sinners, superman ( 2025 ), corpse bride, the nightmare before christmas, hocus pocus.
⋆ favourite shows: the adventures of brisco county jr., santa clarita diet, gravity falls, godless, red dwarf, i am not okay with this, bbc ghosts.
⋆ favourite games: minecraft, fears to fathom, stardew valley, good coffee great coffee, red dead redemption 2, cuphead, five nights at freddy's.
⋆ favourite music artists: my chemical romance, nine inch nails, chappell roan, divide the day, warrant, scissor sisters, steam powered giraffe, dazey and the scouts.
my name is eden, i'm 20, turning 21 next month, and my pronouns are they/she. i joined the mix because 7 weeks ago my anxiety got the worst it has ever been when i had panic attacks every day for a week straight, and was recommended the mix when calling 111. i've been on medication for about 6 weeks now and i haven't had a panic attack since starting my meds, but am still struggling with my anxiety, especially in the past week as my food-based anxiety has gotten worse.
some more about me and my interests:
⋆ i have two cats, a female tuxedo called orion ( i call her onion lol ) and a female tortoiseshell called fozzie.
⋆ i like vampires, rock music, cats, bats, halloween, horror, ghosts, mysteries, space, cowboys, i have no mouth and i must scream ( book, game, & radio drama ), and bruce campbell.
⋆ my hobbies are drawing, reading, writing, and video games.
⋆ favourite movies: the evil dead trilogy, sundown: the vampire in retreat, maniac cop, creep 1+2, the princess and the frog, sinners, superman ( 2025 ), corpse bride, the nightmare before christmas, hocus pocus.
⋆ favourite shows: the adventures of brisco county jr., santa clarita diet, gravity falls, godless, red dwarf, i am not okay with this, bbc ghosts.
⋆ favourite games: minecraft, fears to fathom, stardew valley, good coffee great coffee, red dead redemption 2, cuphead, five nights at freddy's.
⋆ favourite music artists: my chemical romance, nine inch nails, chappell roan, divide the day, warrant, scissor sisters, steam powered giraffe, dazey and the scouts.
eden87
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Re: (Suicidal thoughts but no plan) I can’t stop spiralling
Hi @bignosegirly0
These thoughts sound very overbearing and a lot to process on your own, you're doing really well opening up about it to this community, we are here for you.
Are these spiralling thoughts still really loud now?
Could you maybe watch a movie with your brother or dad? It may help keep you distracted whilst also feeling less alone for a couple of hours.
You are so strong I am glad you're here, keep pushing through.
These thoughts sound very overbearing and a lot to process on your own, you're doing really well opening up about it to this community, we are here for you.
Are these spiralling thoughts still really loud now?
Could you maybe watch a movie with your brother or dad? It may help keep you distracted whilst also feeling less alone for a couple of hours.
You are so strong I am glad you're here, keep pushing through.
Re: making friends at college
toffuna101 wrote: »i made two acquaintances at lunch club today
Thats great well done
Re: Losing friends
Hi @AnonymousToe, I'm sorry to hear what you've been through. Losing a friend is painful, but losing a friend suddenly without any explanation hurts more because of the lack of closure. That lack of closure can mean that it feels like an unfinished chapter, where you're still seeking for that nice neat ending.
Your feelings are valid, and it makes sense that after experiencing people walking out on you, that you'd be fearful of it happening again with your current friend. I'm glad that you have a friend that you get on with and gel well with, that's lovely to hear! I hope that you two can stay as good friends, and that in time it'll help you to feel a little less afraid about losing your close friends. We're here to listen to you.
Your feelings are valid, and it makes sense that after experiencing people walking out on you, that you'd be fearful of it happening again with your current friend. I'm glad that you have a friend that you get on with and gel well with, that's lovely to hear! I hope that you two can stay as good friends, and that in time it'll help you to feel a little less afraid about losing your close friends. We're here to listen to you.
Azziman
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 15.09.25
im been put on the surgery list. im so scared. bc my mum had surgery and never woke up.sounds rly stupid im sry.
@eylah nothing you say is stupid. I'm sorry but i need to make that bit clear, and every single person here would agree with me on that. You're worries and fears are completely valid, and you have nothing to be sorry about. There isn't much i can say that can ease that fear, but i just want you to know that we're all with you, you aren't alone, and none of what you feel is stupid. You were so incredibly brave waiting for the surgery before. You can do this eylah, we're all incredibly proud of you.
Re: the little things you do matter. 🩵
@eylah aw I’m sorry to hear you’re anxious, that’s completely understandable, we’re all here to support you if you need anything ❤️
63marie
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Re: I wish to be sexualised / fetishised in order to feel loved
Hey BNG!
Thank you for sharing your honest feelings, it’s clear how painful things feel for you right now. i hear how much pressure you feel under to look a certain way.
It’s important to remember that bodies respond differently to food, gym, genetics etc.
if these thoughts are overwhelming, you don’t have to carry them alone. Beat has free, confidential support around body image.
This is a really important topic and I am sure you are not alone with having complex feelings about body image.
Thank you, Owen
Thank you for sharing your honest feelings, it’s clear how painful things feel for you right now. i hear how much pressure you feel under to look a certain way.
It’s important to remember that bodies respond differently to food, gym, genetics etc.
if these thoughts are overwhelming, you don’t have to carry them alone. Beat has free, confidential support around body image.
This is a really important topic and I am sure you are not alone with having complex feelings about body image.
Thank you, Owen
Owen
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