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• Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 515 Incredible Poster

  February 15

  Hi @nem , thank you for making this post and we really appreciate your courage in opening up about what's been happening lately. From what you've described, it sounds like the past few days might have been very hard.
  
  You mentioned that you have been in A&E, feeling suicidal, and processing your ED diagnosis. This sounds overwhelming, Nem, and you're doing so well to share here. We're right here with you as a Community and we're listening
  
  Can we ask, are you feeling suicidal currently? If so, do you intend to act on your thoughts at all? Would you also feel comfortable sharing some more with us about what happened when you went to A&E on Thursday, and what kind of help you received from the nurses there?
  
  If you are struggling to cope or to keep yourself safe, the below spaces are here for you:

  There is an NHS-approved app called Stay Alive which is a suicide prevention resource full of information and tools to help you say safe in a crisis. This can be used if you are having thoughts of suicide, or if you are concerned about someone else's thoughts. The app also links directly to local and national crisis resources. You can download the app from the Apple and Android app stores, and find more information by going to https://www.stayalive.app/
  
  Papyrus is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. The helpline number is 0800 068 4141. You can also text them on 077862 09697, email pat@papyrus-uk.org or go to www.papyrus-uk.org The helpline is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays.
  
  The Mix's Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, you can text THEMIX to 85258. Their trained volunteer will introduce themselves, reflect on what you’ve said, and invite you to share at your own pace. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with. They can deal issues such as Suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying, relationship breakdown. You can find out more about it at https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger.
  
  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

  
  May we ask if you'd feel able to contact one of these places if you do feel in crisis, @nem ?
  
  Receiving a diagnosis or having a psychologist tell us they think we might be coping with an ED can feel overwhelming sometimes. I wonder how you feel personally about what they said? Does this match your own experience?
  
  We're here for you to listen, Nem. I hope you can be extra kind to yourself this weekend and find comfort
  

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• nem Posts: 103 The Mix Convert

  February 16

  Yeah I’m ok it’s just hard

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• sinead276 Posts: 1,880 Extreme Poster

  February 17

  just wanted to say i'm sending you the biggest of hugs, and hope you feel a bit better soon - i can imagine this is all a lot to deal with

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