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(Tw: suicidal thoughts): die

so_very_tiredso_very_tired Posts: 322 The Mix Regular
edited 9:20AM in Health & Wellbeing
Right now, I would love nothing more that to just
curl up into a ball and just die.
But I can't do that because I need to take my dog on a walk before it gets too dark.
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  • shannon_164shannon_164 Posts: 2,582 Boards Guru
    hey @so_very_tired 🙂

    it sounds like you’re going through a really difficult time at the moment - you deserve support!

    i know you’ve said that although you want nothing more than to just curl up into a ball and just die, you can’t as you have to take your dog for a walk, i’m wondering if you feel able to keep yourself safe once you get back?

    in case you need, im going to add some additional helplines that are available below - as well there is also a support chat this evening from 8pm-9:30pm too if you wanted to come along!
    if you’re feeling unsafe pls reach out for immediate support from the following:
    nhs 111 - england / scotland / wales (option 2 for mental health)

    phone first - northern ireland (8am-6pm monday-friday; the number will vary depending on the health & social care trust area that you live in)

    out of hours - northern ireland (6pm-7:30am monday-friday, 24/7 weekends; the number will vary depending on the health & social care trust area that you live in)

    999 - england / scotland / wales / northern ireland

    uk helplines - some of these are specific to england / scotland / wales / northern ireland & also depend on age too:
    childline (24/7) - call 08001111

    shout (24/7) - text ‘shout’ to 85258

    hopeline (24/7) - text 88247

    samaritans (24/7) - call 116123

    lifeline (24/7) - call 08088088000

    papyrus (24/7) - call 08000684141

    inspire wellbeing (24/7) - call 08081890036

    community advice and listening line (24/7) - call 0800132737

    knus (24/7) - whatsapp 07700165687

    mind (9am-6pm) - call 03001233393

    rethink mental illness (9:30am-4pm) - call 03005000927

    kooth (12pm-10pm) - webchat on website

    saneline (4pm-10pm) - call 03003047000

    calm (5pm-12am) - call 0800585858

    suicide prevention uk (6pm-12am) - call 08005870800

    sos (8pm-12am) - call 08001151505

    we’re all here for you and are so proud of you for reaching out - you matter so much <3
  • so_very_tiredso_very_tired Posts: 322 The Mix Regular
    Thanks for the numbers, I have a psychiatrists that I might give a call at some point today or tomorrow or whenever I can be asked. I think right now, I'm going through some kind of severe depression episode due to some rececent events, so I'm just going to stay in my room all day and listen to depression vent playlists and wait for all this to go away on it's own.
    And on a somwhat related note.
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    Here's that dog I was talking about. Her name is Poppy and she is probably one of the only things I care about right now.
  • shannon_164shannon_164 Posts: 2,582 Boards Guru
    that is really positive that you’re thinking about reaching out to your psychiatrist @so_very_tired - i know it can be really hard to take that step so i’m proud of you! it’s ok to take the day to rest and just get through it however you can, and if that’s sitting in your room all day and listening to music then that’s ok.

    aw poppy is so cute!! i’m really glad that you have her, animals can be such a big help when we feel so low.

    we are here for you if you want to share more <3
  • KatieKatie Community Manager Posts: 1,680 Extreme Poster
    Hey @so_very_tired it's been a few hours since you posted this, how are you feeling now? Just to let you know I have edited your post slightly to include a trigger warning and a spoiler - I hope that's okay!

    You've done really well reaching out to our Community and like @shannon_164 said, we're here to support you if you feel comfortable sharing more.

    You mentioned that you have a psychiatrist who you may reach out to - is this something you've done before when you've experienced these kind of thoughts, or when you're going through a depressive episode?

    I'm also hearing that you're wanting to stay in your room all day today and wait for this depressive episode to pass. As you've mentioned thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore and so that we can build a bigger picture, do you feel comfortable sharing if you have a plan in mind of how you would act on these thoughts?

    And Poppy looks like such a sweet girl!
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