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I dont want to die, I just dont want to exist.

Nic23
Community Member

For as many months I can remember now I want to disappear. I dont want to kill or harm myself because it would destroy my Mum but I just want to stop exisiting.

Im currently looking for an in patient facility to try and keep myself in check but its so, so hard and I am starting to loose faith. Does anyone have any advice on what to do and fast track this so I can admit myself?

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Sophie_M
Moderator
Moderator
Hey Nic23,

Thank you for your bravery and openness in sharing here. We're sorry to hear you've been wanting to disappear. It sounds like an incredibly difficult time. 

It's really good that you're thinking of ways to keep yourself safe while you've been feeling like this. We’re reaching out to you privately to check you’re ok, and we’d really encourage you to give our counsellors a call on the Beyond Blue Support Service. We are available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or online, and the team are really good at talking people through moments like this and working out options for more support. 

It’s really important that you are kind to yourself and keep yourself safe. Please remember that if you feel unsafe, or unable to avoid acting on thoughts of suicide the number to call is 000.

It sounds like the Beyond Now suicide safety planning app may be a helpful resource to you. You can read about how it works and where to download it here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning . You can even call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and compete it together with one of their counsellors over the phone.

We hope that you find our forums to be a safe and supportive space to talk through your thoughts and feelings. Our community is here for you, and we’re sure they’ll spot your post soon enough and have some kind words and understanding for you.

Kind regards,

Sophie M

james1
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hey Nic23,

Thanks for posting and I'm sorry to hear you just want to disappear. It sounds really hard and exhausting to be stuck with how you feel, but also be worried about Mum. I can hear that you are starting to lose faith and I just wanted to reiterate what Sophie M mentioned about calling 000 if you ever do feel unsafe.

Otherwise, I've spoken to Lifeline and BeyondBlue in the past when I was feeling particularly bad and I found it helpful just to have someone to talk to. They couldn't really help with the problems, but it was one way of getting through particularly challenging moments until I could see my psychologist or talk to a friend.

Do you have anyone similar, or any professional help supporting you right now? You could even speak to a GP if you have one nearby because a lot of them are trained with mental health and can offer you support themselves, as well as advice on where to go from here.

James