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hi guys

Guest_10005
Community Member

i am new so like yeah i have been thoeugh a lot ithink of just killing mh self sometimes

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tranzcrybe
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor

Hi 10005,
One viewpoint can be quite narrow, so kudos for sharing.
How are you managing right now, and what other options might you consider?

sbella02
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hey, thank you for reaching out, and I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling. It's awful to have these feelings, because it can feel like that's the only way out. I promise that it's not, and there's always a way to feel better and to make it through whatever you're going through. 

 

Lifeline is available 24/7 on either call (13 11 14) or text (0477 13 11 14) and I'd highly encourage you to use these services. They're really helpful when you're feeling particularly hopeless and down.

 

May I ask a little bit about why you're feeling like this? You can get as much off your chest as you'd like, we're here to listen and there's no pressure to share something if you don't feel like you want to. We're here for you regardless.

 

I've been in this place before, and I know how isolating it can feel. Make sure you've got at least a few people around you who you can talk to, not necessarily about how you're feeling if you don't want to share it with them, but just for their company and support. Friends, family, colleagues, partner, teachers, guardians... anyone who may know you on some level. 

 

Remember that we're here for you. You don't have to face your struggles alone, and there's always someone who cares and understands, even if you're feeling like you're at a loss. If you're struggling to find people in your circle to confide in, you can confide in us here. We're listening and we won't judge. 

 

Take care. 

it gets a little worse each day but right now it is pretty good, and I don't really know any other options

what options would you suggest 

Sorry to hear that 10005, but I'm pleased to hear you are doing okay for now.

 

Are we talking about a health/medical issue?

more mental health but i found someways to control it but if you have things that you do when you have just had enough or you have and suggestions i would love to know people like you are the reason people keep on going with life with you just saying one thing to someone can save someone's life 

Hi 10005,

So how I cope with duress will differ from your situation, but I first try to assess things rationally:

  • What issues have been plaguing my thoughts lately?
  • Is this a new experience or the resurfacing of past events?

Scribbling this down on paper actually helps to extract myself from immediate proximity - seeing it in print seems to minimise the impact as I am now removed from it enough to put things into context.


Note, this isn't to 'trivialise' the problem, just to see it for what it is - away from me and independent of any control over my thinking; but it's amazing how much smaller it usually appears on paper compared to buzzing around in my head.

 

Doing this also allows me to 'walk away' from it all until/when/if I choose to address it again - and this usually occurs on impulse (meaning my thoughts have collected themselves to find acceptance, if not a solution).

 

This has worked for me in the past and is still a technique I use when things seem insurmountable; but if you are experiencing any thoughts of self harm, I would urge you to seek professional assistance or:

 

  • contact Lifeline (13 11 14 )

 

  • click the 'immediate support' link below:

 

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support