https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/need-help-with-stress-and-depression/m-p/585165#M50107 <P>Hi J_S,</P><P>Welcome to the forums and thank you for reaching out to us.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Although I am unaware of the pressures you are enduring, I do recognise the feeling of wanting to give up, I have been there and I know it is a lonely place to be. It is not living, it is existing and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So can you tell me a little more? Have you been getting help from your GP? or counselling?</P><P>Are you making use of the helplines when you are struggling? They can help take some of the pressure off even if only temporarily.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It's tough to get out of the black hole without help, but it can be done with help. It's a great start that you are keeping your family in your thoughts. Is there a family member you can confide in? A sibling perhaps?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Without a bit more information to go on, the only thing I think I can offer you at the moment is the following thread link which may have some useful information for you in the meantime.</P><P><A href="https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/self-help-tips-for-managing-depression/td-p/46141" target="_blank">https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/self-help-tips-for-managing-depression/td-p/46141</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am happy to continue this conversation if you are comfortable doing so.</P><P>Please take care of yourself,</P><P>indigo</P> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:28:19 GMT indigo22 2024-02-14T07:28:19Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/need-help-with-stress-and-depression/m-p/585091#M50104 <P>There is just so much pressure that I feel like just giving up but I have a family</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:12:40 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/need-help-with-stress-and-depression/m-p/585091#M50104 J_S 2024-02-13T11:12:40Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/need-help-with-stress-and-depression/m-p/585165#M50107 <P>Hi J_S,</P><P>Welcome to the forums and thank you for reaching out to us.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Although I am unaware of the pressures you are enduring, I do recognise the feeling of wanting to give up, I have been there and I know it is a lonely place to be. It is not living, it is existing and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So can you tell me a little more? Have you been getting help from your GP? or counselling?</P><P>Are you making use of the helplines when you are struggling? They can help take some of the pressure off even if only temporarily.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It's tough to get out of the black hole without help, but it can be done with help. It's a great start that you are keeping your family in your thoughts. Is there a family member you can confide in? A sibling perhaps?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Without a bit more information to go on, the only thing I think I can offer you at the moment is the following thread link which may have some useful information for you in the meantime.</P><P><A href="https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/self-help-tips-for-managing-depression/td-p/46141" target="_blank">https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/self-help-tips-for-managing-depression/td-p/46141</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am happy to continue this conversation if you are comfortable doing so.</P><P>Please take care of yourself,</P><P>indigo</P> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:28:19 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/suicidal-thoughts-and-self-harm/need-help-with-stress-and-depression/m-p/585165#M50107 indigo22 2024-02-14T07:28:19Z