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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I called a suicide prevention hotline. No one picked up. FML
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 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 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, I realised that if I died, no one would care. I know this because when I called my partner distressed last night, he told me he needed to sleep and hung up in less than 45 seconds, and a friend told me to call lifeline. I haven’t heard from either of them since. FML
Today, I was feeling suicidal and needed to talk to someone about it, so I called up the only person in the world who cares about me: my mom. Or so I thought. Her immediate response was, “You should go ahead and end it.” FML
Today, I was feeling extremely depressed and worthless, so I decided to use the crisis chat. I told them I felt lonely and worthless, and had nobody to talk to. They never responded. 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’m massively depressed and I live in a state that will prosecute you for attempted suicide, but will do nothing to help you afford mental health. FML
Today, I was talking to my professor and explained how depressed and stressed out I am. He called the police to my house because he thought that would help with my suicidal thoughts. My parents don't believe in mental health, and I want to die more. FML
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Charlie Given 28
it's perfectly normal to feel like that when you're struggling with depression and anxiety, but just know there are people out there that will help and care about you you're not alone.
RichardPencil 32
Well, you came to the right place! The FML community is a group of caring and supportive folks from around the world who will give advice and share their experiences with mental health challenges. Luckily, there are no sarcastic trolls here or people making hilarious puns.
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RichardPencil 32
Well, you came to the right place! The FML community is a group of caring and supportive folks from around the world who will give advice and share their experiences with mental health challenges. Luckily, there are no sarcastic trolls here or people making hilarious puns.
Charlie Given 28
it's perfectly normal to feel like that when you're struggling with depression and anxiety, but just know there are people out there that will help and care about you you're not alone.