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Please help

ange1139 — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:23:23 GMT

Im young i lied im entering highschool aus and i sh and have sucidal thoughts i cant escale its a whole and its consuming me left right and centre help im only ten plus two i have attempted suicide before and i HATE IT HERE IM NOT OKAY AND NOBODY CAN SEE IT i dont want my mother father or any grown ups knowing theyll laugh like they always do

Dear ange1139, Welcome to our supportive forums’ communi...

Sophie_M — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:20:19 GMT

Dear ange1139,

Welcome to our supportive forums’ community, thank you for having the courage to seek assistance during your time of distress. We're sorry to hear that you have been struggling with these thoughts and urges, we understand how overwhelming it can be to have suicidal thoughts.

Please know that there is no judgement on your mental health or your concerns, no one will laugh at how you are feeling here. What we hope is that with support and guidance, these negative thoughts of suicide and urges to self-harm can be reduced and more positive coping strategies introduced.

I know you have said that you feel you cannot speak to your parents, but do you have any professional mental health support? We encourage you to engage with your GP or school counsellor to discuss these feeling and receive ongoing support and guidance through this difficult period.

There are support services available for you when you are having these negative thoughts, please consider contacting Suicide Callback Service (call on 1300 659 467) or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at Lifeline. Both services have counselors that specialize in assisting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.

We are also available anytime 24/7, we’re available via phone 1300 22 4636 or through Beyond Blue Online Chat. Please remember that you are not alone, and these services are here to support you. Beyond Blue also have a safety planning app for thoughts of suicide and self-harm, please have a look: Click here for more info

If you have not engaged with them before we would also recommend Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800 or at Kids Helpline, it is available for anyone 25 and under.

Please remember that if you feel you are having trouble resisting your suicide and self-harm urges, please call emergency services on 000.

Warm regards
Sophie M

Re: Please help

WaterFront — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:07:14 GMT

Hi ange1139,

I'm so glad you reached out to BB and had the courage to talk about how you are feeling. Sophie_M has given you some good referrals to people who you can talk to and who have the resources to help you. The adults you talk to at the contacts you have been given will not laugh and will take your feelings and concerns very seriously. They will do everything they can to listen to you and assist you in getting whatever support you need. I understand that it may be difficult to do because you are worried about how they might respond, though you've already taken a first step to getting support and can hopefully see that there is support there for you.