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I'm really sorry to hear how much pain you're in right now @bignosegirly0, and thank you for being so open about it. It sounds like you've been carrying a lot of hurt and anger, and with the added pain and stress of work bullying, it’s completely understandable why it feels overwhelming. Ruminating on these feelings can be exhausting, especially when it seems like there’s no release or way to fully express everything you’re going through. It’s brave of you to take the step to share this here rather than bottling it up alone. 
The feeling of injustice you’re describing is powerful - it can be really hard to watch those who have hurt you appear to succeed while you're dealing with such deep challenges. It’s natural to have these kinds of thoughts and reactions, especially when you feel wronged and alone in your struggles.
I wonder if there are any outlets that have helped you release these feelings even a bit in the past, like talking it out, or writing? Sometimes finding even small ways to express those emotions, especially in safe and constructive ways, can make it easier to take on the next day. And when things feel overwhelming, it can also help to talk through it with someone trusted who can support you. How are you feeling now that you've shared a bit here?
I've included some links below to some support services that might be helpful, if you'd like to share some more about how you've been feeling with someone:
The feeling of injustice you’re describing is powerful - it can be really hard to watch those who have hurt you appear to succeed while you're dealing with such deep challenges. It’s natural to have these kinds of thoughts and reactions, especially when you feel wronged and alone in your struggles.
I wonder if there are any outlets that have helped you release these feelings even a bit in the past, like talking it out, or writing? Sometimes finding even small ways to express those emotions, especially in safe and constructive ways, can make it easier to take on the next day. And when things feel overwhelming, it can also help to talk through it with someone trusted who can support you. How are you feeling now that you've shared a bit here?
I've included some links below to some support services that might be helpful, if you'd like to share some more about how you've been feeling with someone:
Crisis Messenger (24/7) | text THEMIX to 85258
Samartians (24/7) | call 116 123 | email jo@samaritans.org
Papyrus (2pm-midnight) | call 0800 068 41 41 | text 07786 209 697 | email pat@payrus-uk.org
Supportline (hours vary) | call 01708 765 200
Childline | call 0800 11 11
Gemma
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Re: im trying to keep going 😕
I'm so sorry you're feeling like this @eylah. It sounds like things have been weighing on you so heavily, especially with all the loss and loneliness you’ve been going through. It’s clear you're really giving your best each day, even though it feels like a struggle to just keep moving forward. That takes a lot of courage, even if it doesn’t feel like enough right now.
Losing your mum must be incredibly painful, and it's totally understandable that you'd feel alone and that every day is so hard to face. Grieving, especially someone so close, can take so much out of us, and it often feels endless - I can resonate with that feeling for sure. Have you had anyone to talk to about your mum and what she meant to you? Sometimes just being able to share those memories can help you feel a bit more connected to her, even if it’s hard at first.
I can see how difficult it is to hold onto hope when even things you once enjoyed, like drawing, feel draining. Is there anything small that sometimes helps, even a little? Maybe something that doesn’t need much energy but brings even a tiny bit of relief?
You're not letting yourself down and you're not a failure. Getting through each day when it’s this hard is already a huge achievement. It’s okay to feel lost at 18 - so many people do, even if they don’t show it. You’re not alone in that, and it doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It sounds like things have been weighing on you so heavily, especially with all the loss and loneliness you’ve been going through. It’s clear you're really giving your best each day, even though it feels like a struggle to just keep moving forward. That takes a lot of courage, even if it doesn’t feel like enough right now.Losing your mum must be incredibly painful, and it's totally understandable that you'd feel alone and that every day is so hard to face. Grieving, especially someone so close, can take so much out of us, and it often feels endless - I can resonate with that feeling for sure. Have you had anyone to talk to about your mum and what she meant to you? Sometimes just being able to share those memories can help you feel a bit more connected to her, even if it’s hard at first.
I can see how difficult it is to hold onto hope when even things you once enjoyed, like drawing, feel draining. Is there anything small that sometimes helps, even a little? Maybe something that doesn’t need much energy but brings even a tiny bit of relief?
You're not letting yourself down and you're not a failure. Getting through each day when it’s this hard is already a huge achievement. It’s okay to feel lost at 18 - so many people do, even if they don’t show it. You’re not alone in that, and it doesn’t mean you’re failing.
Can you let us know if you're feeling like you can keep yourself safe today? How might you look after yourself today?woke up today thinking whats point i had enough of everything 😭.
Gemma
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Tags don’t work in spoilers
Hey, tagging people in a spoiler doesn’t seem to work, the spoiler counteracts the tags 
River
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Re: Interview
Hi @TheNightmare I heard that you just recently had an interview for the work placement that you did. I hope the interview went well and that you feel a bit better now since you have done it. I know job interviews can be super scary attending (I speak from experience). I know sometimes in those situations as well if it helps you can always email the company interviewing and ask for reasonable ajustments in the interview such as having extra time to answer questions as well as even asking to have the interview questions sent to you the day before the interview so then you can prepare for what they will be asking you on the day. I hope everything goes well for you right now and I hope something good happens as well (because only things can go up right now as I tend to say). You got this and if not its still experience and you learn from it as well. Also, if you are able to you could always ask for feedback as well too. I can imagine though how anxious you must be feeling right especially after doing the interview too.
Amy22
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Re: im trying to keep going 😕
Hey @eylah , I'm sending you the biggest hug
I hear you're missing your mum so desperately right now, and truly it sounds devestating - missing your best friend in the whole world and for so much to have changed. It feels like you're dealing with the deepest heartache, and I'm so glad you could post here and let us know so we can be with you in this even a little bit.
You said you're completely exhausted, and it sounds like there's a part of you that really, really needs things to change now - you feel like you can't just keep suffering like this. It's not feasible or okay. And that is so, so valid. I can imagine it's potentially super overwhelming to hear your GP say that she doesn't know what to do, because you don't want to be stuck. What do you mean when you say you're letting yourself down? That sounds like a heavy thing to feel on top of everything else.
Keep us posted, Eylah. This is your community. You're doing so well reaching out to us and your GP
I hear you're missing your mum so desperately right now, and truly it sounds devestating - missing your best friend in the whole world and for so much to have changed. It feels like you're dealing with the deepest heartache, and I'm so glad you could post here and let us know so we can be with you in this even a little bit.
You said you're completely exhausted, and it sounds like there's a part of you that really, really needs things to change now - you feel like you can't just keep suffering like this. It's not feasible or okay. And that is so, so valid. I can imagine it's potentially super overwhelming to hear your GP say that she doesn't know what to do, because you don't want to be stuck. What do you mean when you say you're letting yourself down? That sounds like a heavy thing to feel on top of everything else.
Keep us posted, Eylah. This is your community. You're doing so well reaching out to us and your GP
Sian321
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Re: im trying to keep going 😕
@eylah im sending hugs❤️ even if i may feel like it i promise you are not alone. i hope you’re doing a little better now? is there anything you could do that could help distract you, maybe like a movie or music or anything like that ❤️
