Not having someone to reach out to

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I have no-one to talk to when I’m seriously down. That’s it. I have horrible episodes where I do stupid things that I have to apologise for (I never harm anyone else, just myself), and in the end it’s because I have no one to reach out to for help

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Hello Lasselante

We’ve read back through your posts, and it sounds like there is so much going on in your life - it’s completely okay to feel overwhelmed by all these things. You are dealing with a lot and it’s understandable that sometimes it gets too much. I know you feel like you have nobody to reach out to, but please know you’re never alone - there’s always someone out there to support you. I know we have sent you some resources previously, and I would really encourage you to seek further help from one of these services – you deserve care and support.

  • If thoughts of self harm or suicide become overwhelming, please call 999 or contact your GP for an emergency appointment immediately. I have seen you have hearing loss, you may wish to register your phone to text 999 following the instructions at 999 Phone registration | Deaflink

  • You can also go straight to A&E for help and care.

  • Samaritans are available 24/7 to talk about anything that you are worried about in confidence. You can call them on 116 123 but they also have an email jo@samaritans.org which might be more helpful to you.

  • Shout are contactable by text, 24/7. You can text REMEDY to 85258 and talk to them about anything.

  • You can also find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.

  • We also offer free counselling if you feel some one-to-one support might help. You can also make an appointment with your GP and ask to be referred to counselling or other support services in your area.

  • If you feel that having some companionship would help support you, Age UK have befriending services, you might wsh to look at ones in your area at Befriending services | Combating loneliness | Age UK

Please know that the community is always here for you.

Take lots of care - keep reaching out, Rhi

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Lasselante
This site is someone like yourself, its a kind of therapy to me you can go on here and there will be some who can mayybe give you the direction to go forward. Don’t bottle it all up go on here,hope this will help you.
Take care :broken_heart: :pray:
There’s also an organisation called Cruse that can help

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I have a history of self harm. I have learnt to a certain extent how to control the urges and I understand why I feel like self harming at times. I know people will give you all sorts of helplines, etc. I know sometimes that feels impossible because you don’t want to speak to a faceless person or may feel they won’t understand. Sometimes we feel ashamed and embarrassed, we mustn’t it’s just a way of coping when we don’t know how how else to get rid of the mental and emotional pain that feels too much to bear.
If you ever want to talk about your thoughts and feelings. You are welcome to message me in confidence.
Best wishes,
Lis

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Hi,
I just want to say that you’re not alone. It’s been a year since my son took his own life and i still struggle everyday knowing that im never going to see him again. So many unanswered questions and so much guilt! Why didn’t i see it coming etc…
Please try talking to someone even if its only on here.

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Thanks silverfox :heart:

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Thank you Lis, that was extremely understanding and helpful. I am slowly getting better, but like any journey there are pitstops and occasional u-turns. You sound like someone who totally gets it. I wish you love and peace xx

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