Oh no, she's back
Today, I learned that the respondents on the Suicide Hotline recognize me, and not fondly. FML
Today, I learned that the respondents on the Suicide Hotline recognize me, and not fondly. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, in a state of severe depression and fearing I might do the worst, I called my local suicide helpline. I was put on hold. FML
Today, I called the suicide hotline, only to get lectured by a very condescending man. I hung up and called back, only for the other line to pick up and hang up on me immediately. FML
Today, I called a suicide prevention hotline. No one picked up. FML
Today, I called the suicide hotline after two months of recurring thoughts. I got put on hold by their machine, then was on call with someone who barely spoke English, got transferred to another building, so I was put on hold again, and finally got hung up on. I was already feeling pretty worthless, so thanks guys. FML
Today, a girl I've liked for several years gave me her number. Finally, I worked up the courage to call her. It was a suicide help line. FML
Today, after years of struggling with poor mental health, my depression convinced me that no one would ever care enough about me to help if I reached out. I called the local suicide hotline anyway. They didn’t answer. Twice. FML
Today, I called the Suicide hotline. I dialled the number wrong and woke some poor old lady. She thought I was her son and kept asking me, "How come you don't visit anymore?" I told her I couldn't visit because of the Covid pandemic. I lied to an elderly woman I've never met. FML
Today, I wrote a post about how I was thinking of attempting suicide. Not one single person contacted me to see if I was alright. FML
Today, I returned from a month-long stay in a psych ward for severe depression and suicide attempts. The first words my friends say to me when I call them and let them know I'm out? "Does this mean you're not gonna be so emo? 'cause that was really annoying." FML
Today, my supervisor at work was talking about suicide prevention and how to recognize the signs of distress in coworkers. I realized that I exhibit almost all of those signs. FML
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cuz803 46
Jeez, ma'am. Please get proper help and support. We don't want you to take your life. If they recognize you, that's a concerning sign.
Chazzster 32
This FML implies that this is a long time problem. I urge you to get counseling by a professional and not to rely on a crisis line staffed by volunteers. At least in the USA if you have health insurance insurance your insurance will usually cover a psychologist or psychiatrist, though there will be a copay. See your regular physician as a starting point and they can recommend a psychologist or psychiatrist. Many companies offer counseling services to their employees and their families. If you are seeking help you will generally not be penalized for getting counseling - see your HR department, not your supervisor. If you are a student, your school usually has counselors available. Some churches provide counseling services for their members, but of course it will be from a religious perspective. If, just by chance, you are seeking attention because no one else will listen to you, then don’t waste the time of a suicide prevention hotline. There is a difference between depression (which is what usually prompts thoughts of suicide) and other personal issues. Admit that you have a problem and address that problem if this is primarily attention seeking. Again counseling could help. I’m not trying to imply that this is your problem or the problem of others undergoing major depression, but the fact that you stated that people at your suicide prevention hotline are not glad to hear from you implies that either they are not competent to deal with your problems or there is some other issue.
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RichardPencil 32
You might want to call a national hotline. I'm thinking the local one might "help" you by suggesting a firearm that will "get the job done." You should stick around. You never know what's going to happen.
cuz803 46
Jeez, ma'am. Please get proper help and support. We don't want you to take your life. If they recognize you, that's a concerning sign.
Chazzster 32
This FML implies that this is a long time problem. I urge you to get counseling by a professional and not to rely on a crisis line staffed by volunteers. At least in the USA if you have health insurance insurance your insurance will usually cover a psychologist or psychiatrist, though there will be a copay. See your regular physician as a starting point and they can recommend a psychologist or psychiatrist. Many companies offer counseling services to their employees and their families. If you are seeking help you will generally not be penalized for getting counseling - see your HR department, not your supervisor. If you are a student, your school usually has counselors available. Some churches provide counseling services for their members, but of course it will be from a religious perspective. If, just by chance, you are seeking attention because no one else will listen to you, then don’t waste the time of a suicide prevention hotline. There is a difference between depression (which is what usually prompts thoughts of suicide) and other personal issues. Admit that you have a problem and address that problem if this is primarily attention seeking. Again counseling could help. I’m not trying to imply that this is your problem or the problem of others undergoing major depression, but the fact that you stated that people at your suicide prevention hotline are not glad to hear from you implies that either they are not competent to deal with your problems or there is some other issue.
Bonniibiik 6
Therapy is genuinely pretty nice.