Home› Health & Wellbeing
If you need urgent support, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For Crisis Support (open 24/7) text THEMIX to 85258.
Read the community guidelines before posting ✨
Please help us out!

We have our annual survey out, asking a few questions about you, your needs and preferences, and the impact of our services. It should take around 5-8 minutes and by completing it, you will be entered for a chance to win a £200 Love2Shop voucher (in line with our privacy policy)

Click here to fill out our survey.

Scared

Former MemberFormer Member <3Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
in Health & Wellbeing
Scared I’m going to do something to harm myself. I can’t cope.

Comments

  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    edited July 2023
    why do you want to harm yourself? and what is it that you want to do? when I felt like this I used to specifically go up to my mum and give her the unsafe things I'd use and tell her 'please take them off me' so maybe do something like that? I know it's not easy but it could help
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    edited July 2023
    Xee wrote: »
    why do you want to harm yourself? and what is it that you want to do? when I felt like this I used to specifically go up to my mum and give her the unsafe things I'd use and tell her 'please take them off me' so maybe do something like that? I know it's not easy but it could help

    It’s not that.. it’s something else
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    edited July 2023
    Xee wrote: »
    why do you want to harm yourself? and what is it that you want to do? when I felt like this I used to specifically go up to my mum and give her the unsafe things I'd use and tell her 'please take them off me' so maybe do something like that? I know it's not easy but it could help

    Because.. I’m exhausted. Like I really cba anymore. I just wanna be gone.
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    edited July 2023
    hand it to somebody trusted. please please don't do anything stupid. I know you're exhausted but you can't give up now. you're doing really well! just keep going. go to sleep early tonight, drink lots of water, do things you enjoy, take care of yourself as best as you can. if your thoughts get too overwhelming feel free to message me and I'll try my best to help :) you're not alone!
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Thanks, @Xee

    I think I’m going to call Samaritans even though they’re calling me tomorrow. But I don’t know, no-one ‘bothers’ with me anymore, so I don’t understand.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    yeah I think calling samaritans could be a good idea. I hope it goes well! but wdym no one 'bothers' with you? I'm sure there are so many people who care about you
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Not really.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    your family?
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    They don’t give a shit, when I self harm, they just let me carry on. When I ended up in hospital from a suicide attempt, they didn’t care.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    I'm so so sorry to hear that :( maybe they do care but just didn't know how to react? knowing your kid tried to off themself must be a lot. but even if they don't care then remember I care!! I know you mentioned your friends haven't been the most supportive but I'm sure you'll find some people someday who really do care. you just gotta keep going
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Thank you. I’m trying my best
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    just keep trying your best, you should be proud of urself
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Thank yous
  • JustVJustV Posts: 5,635 Part of The Furniture
    edited July 2023
    Hey folks, just dropping in to say the mod team made a few edits to this discussion. We removed the names of objects you can use to hurt yourself, just to avoid triggering others. :)

    @Blc_2004 I also wanted to acknowledge for everyone else that @TheMix has been in touch over DM to check in around your safety and whether you need any urgent support.

    If you ever do find yourself at breaking point like this - either with self-harm urges or suicidal thoughts - I'd really recommend reaching out to crisis services. They can get back to you more quickly with more specialised support than community members can, and you don't need to filter what you say when you speak to them. Here are those details:
    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
    How are you holding up today?
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
    I no longer work at The Mix! If you need anything, message or tag @TheMix
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    JustV wrote: »
    Hey folks, just dropping in to say the mod team made a few edits to this discussion. We removed the names of objects you can use to hurt yourself, just to avoid triggering others. :)

    @Blc_2004 I also wanted to acknowledge for everyone else that @TheMix has been in touch over DM to check in around your safety and whether you need any urgent support.

    If you ever do find yourself at breaking point like this - either with self-harm urges or suicidal thoughts - I'd really recommend reaching out to crisis services. They can get back to you more quickly with more specialised support than community members can, and you don't need to filter what you say when you speak to them. Here are those details:
    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
    How are you holding up today?

    I’m ok. I got DBT in 20 minutes so hopefully it goes well
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    i hope it goes well @Blc_2004 !! :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Xee wrote: »
    i hope it goes well @Blc_2004 !! :)

    Thank yous. I actually have to get out of bed now :( 😝
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    lol, I hope you've enjoyed your morning in bed! I've been up since 7 :/
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Xee wrote: »
    lol, I hope you've enjoyed your morning in bed! I've been up since 7 :/

    Went back to sleep now I’m awake and groggy 🥴
  • Former MemberFormer Member Community Connector Posts: 1,294 Wise Owl
    that's what I did yesterday I pretty much spent the whole day in bed
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Now I have to go downstairs, rip to me 😭
  • Former MemberFormer Member <3 Posts: 296 The Mix Regular
    Given up with it.
Sign In or Register to comment.