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Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. There is so much going on and some of it is very difficult to deal with. Not getting a promotion, losing a job, failing a big test, being bullied at work or school, a break-up, and pressure to succeed, belong and fit-in – it can all build up and, for some people, it can seem like things aren’t going to get better.
If you ever need anything, this is a wonderful community, reach out to someone! We all go through stuff, and I can guarantee someone has been where you are. If you need to talk, vent, scream, cry, whatever, post, message, call.....there is always someone willing to listen
Mental Health Crisis Line at: 1.866.996.0991
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Thanks for posting this. I lost my sister to depression/suicide when she was 39. It's a pain that people who haven't suffered from depression can't begin to fathom.
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Such a great post FKF. So sad to wake up to such terrible news about Anthony Bourdain. I just heard more than half of the people that commit suicide never report having issues or depression, they keep their feelings to themselves. So nice of you to post this. There is always someone to listen, just reach out.
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Great idea. The world feels very strange right now and I hope that everyone that’s suffering finds someone to talk to. Anonymous friends might be just the ticket for someone hurting. ❤️
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So sorry, LD
youcaaango wrote:
. Anonymous friends might be just the ticket for someone hurting. ❤️
I hope so! Even if someone wants to be super anonymous, PM it to someone and have them post. Just know its safe here, and we'll support you no matter what!
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On 16 June, it will be a year since a dear friend shot himself and stunned all of us. He was the happy, fun one. He was a newlywed. He was a successful military member. He had a close family and many friends who loved him. He said nothing to anyone. We were left numb and not understanding.
About 6 months ago, a woman in a nearby neighborhood killed herself. My friend who lives across the street is so angry that she was so selfish to have done this in her family's home. I tried to help my friend understand that we can't fathom the pain someone is in to get to such a place where suicide seems to be the only option.
If you find yourself in such pain, please reach out. Suicide isn't a cry for help. It is final.
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What a nice idea to start this thread...it is so sad to think that someone could be in so much pain that suicide would be the only way to stop that pain.
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WhereIsVictoria wrote:
I echo those sentiments! It's a sad time when we have the ability to be more connected than any time in human history, yet can simultaneously be so alone. I'm not immune to feeling down and I do self-work all the time. If you need to talk about therapy, self-help, crystal healing, tarot reading... basically all kinds of stuff most of polite society frowns upon... I'm your girl.
Any single piece in a mosaic may think it's just a broken tile, but the beauty of the mosaic comes from the irregular shapes and colors of each individual piece. We are each a part of something greater, and that thing is diminished by the loss of any of us.
Wow...I love your mosaic metaphor. And what a great thread. I will jump on with everyone here...no one ever knows what pain someone else is going through. As we saw twice this week, two perfect examples of people who outwardly appeared to “have it all” somehow didn’t feel like they did themselves. PLEASE reach out if you need to...you don’t have to say anything at all except, “I need a friend.” No pressure (unless you want it). The world might sometimes be scary and hard and tough, but we are all in it together. ❤️❤️❤️