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Hiya Im new to this site I've been struggling with suicidal ideation and self harm (4 months clean) and I want to meet new people who are in the same boat if possible and make friends but I want to help others and myself. ❤️
Hello, and welcome to 7 Cups!
Congratulations on your recovery journey. I was in the same boat more than 10 years ago. As you explore this site more, I hope that you'll be able to find the support you want and be able to help yourself and others along the way.
@xxVOIDxx
I've been feeling low for months. I have always had a tendency to experience occasional depression, but medication helped greatly with that. But things changed when my Mom died. I'm becoming increasingly dysfunctional. I always feel exhausted, and it's becoming difficult to concentrate. I'm dissatisfied with my career and with my relationships. I tend to be always gloomy, and frequently angry. My self-esteem is awful. I wouldn't say I'm suicidal necessarily, but I don't enjoy life anymore. I rather wish that it would all end.
@jmaxwell3
I completely understand where you are coming from, my mom died 3 years ago. I wish I could say that it gets better but life sucks, if you want or need to talk you can always DM me
@xxVOIDxx
Losing a parent is always hard. But the trauma tends to lessen after a point. After a while, most people move on with their lives.
Have you tried counseling and/or medication? If so, have they helped? I've done those things for years. They aren't magic bullets. Much of the problem comes from the fact that many problems are real...inflation, unemployment, illness, and so on. They don't just exist in your head. Counseling and drugs can be helpful, but they can only go so far. I wish I were wrong.
@jmaxwell3
I have and are currently doing both. they certainly aren't cure-alls but they do help for me at least it is a lot of trial and error when it comes to medication.
@xxVOIDxx
It's always good to have someone to talk to. What are your other problems in life? if you don't mind me asking...
@jmaxwell3
I don't mind! my homelife sucks tbh and im trying to get a job and move out, theres more but I didn't think you'd want a long paragraph lol
@xxVOIDxx
I have a full-time job. I suppose I should feel lucky. But I get tired of the rat-race- the non-stop struggle. There's so little nurturing these days. Everyone feels like an expendable cog in a machine.
@xxVOIDxx
Yeah, there's a lot of trial and error involved, and it gets exhausting. And some of the side effects are downright scary.
@xxVOIDxx But they make me overeat, which I hate. I always took pride in being in good physical shape. But I'm gaining weight now. And the pills themselves can bring on fatigue. So you eat more but don't exercise as often as you should.
(edited to remove medication 6/4/23)
@xxVOIDxx Hello, nice to meet you! I’m Jupiter. I struggle with anxiety and I have mental disorders. I’ve had suicidal thoughts, and I’ve self harmed before. But that all brings me here today! I hope we can be friends, and I’m always around if you need me. See you later sweetheart.
@xxVOIDxx Hey! I hope you're okay, I have felt the same for the last 6-7 months. I can understand you really well. I have done self-harm quite a few times. But at the same time, I feel nothing would change by harming yourself and suicide is not an option. Self-harm is not about processing emotions but suppressing them. I can relate to you, and I'm worried for you. So, please don't do anything that will hurt you. Process your emotions, and talk with someone who can actually help you. Please stay safe and happy. Remember that you are strong and nothing can stop you. You're perfect the way you are. You're the Best. Love and Care from this side!
Helloo, welcome to 7Cups! I'm in the same boat as you, have struggled with and currently still am struggling with self harm. Would love to help you help me help you !
Hi,
i have bipolar Depressions since Years. They control my life and i can not fight them and i have to stay in bed. I take since 7 years Medications, but oftens they do not help. Unfortunately i drink in verry dark moments alkohol, so i not harm me.
Hi. Are you on any anti-depression medication? If so, has it helped you? @xxVOIDxx
Hello. You need to talk to people and share your story. It will make you feel better.
