That sucks! I guess like everything else, ther are some good ones, and some bad ones. Try a different hot-line. Don't let yourself become discouraged.

when I called last yr when I had a breakdown they were wonderful.

Are you thinking of killing yourself?

Hugs to you, I am so sorry that this happened. Sadly it happens more than most people would think. There is nothing worse than being in need of help and having someone act like that. A month ago the lady I babysit for was having some pretty severe health problems- she was to see a specialist but not for a couple of months. She called to see if she could get in sooner and the woman was so nasty to her. She told the woman "I am in so much pain I'm about to jump off a bridge" The response she got was "Well I would hope you'd make better choices than that". That very night a woman jumped off the bridge. I wonder if she heard that and thought even for a moment if it could have been the woman she was so nasty to on the phone. Some people are just in the wrong jobs and more really should be done about it.

It depends on the hotline. It's not uncommon for them to be staffed by medical students that have to do it as a requirement for their school, so then you end up with people that are aggravated about having to be there and it comes through. However, I know of other hotlines that are beyond fabulous - usually mental health centers aimed toward low income are the best ones. When you just call a random hotline like 1-800-suicide, you just get sent to the nearest call center.

Anyways, are you ok? I'm assuming if you're calling a hotline, you're in crisis, not actively about to kill yourself. I'm sorry that the pain is so great, I hope you take it easy today and do some nice things for yourself. Take it minute by minute if facing the day, or even the next hour, is too much.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I've never called a hotline, but getting that sort of reaction has to suck. I really hope you're feeling better today, and each day WILL get better. It has to.

Feeling like that is a terrible place to be, but remember that there are people that care deeply about you. Even relative strangers. One of my friends made an attempt to commit suicide last weekend on the other side of the country. We managed to find her and stop her, but I was astonished at how concerned strangers were. The manager at the hotel she was at actually called me the next day to make sure she was okay!

People do care. LOTS. If you need someone to chat to, I know I'm here for you - and I'm pretty sure the same can be said for anyone else on this board. Take care!!!

Shantelle, we have to do a better job of helping you. Talking and listening is one thing but the problems have to be solved and you have to get some hope going for you.

I'm trying to remember your situation. I know that you aren't happy in Lake Charles. I just looked it up on Google Maps and I would hate it there too. To the north Shreveport, to the west, Houston, to the east Baton Rouge. Nothing but mosquitoes, Cajun food, and work. And, that is not even talking about when you cross into Texas.

Sorry, everyone, I'm a Midwest boy. Give me Midwestern cities, rivers, countryside, and tornadoes and I am a happy camper.

Where would you like to move to, Shantelle? How can we help you ditch where you are?

i called once they did the exct same thing to me they were horrible im soo sorry u feeling down enough to call take care of yourself

It sounds like they need you, more than you need them.

Have you ever considered becoming a crisis hotline worker?

gosh - that blows. especially since it takes so much courage to call to begin with (at least it did for me). i am sorry you are hurting so much. i hope venting here helps a little. the only other suggestion i have is googling united way 211 and getting a counselor or getting advice from them on where to turn. best of luck to you. please know you arent alone. xoxo

Report them.

Seriously.

They should have a record of who was on when you called, and that's just about the most horrible response I can imagine.




And I really, really, really hope that you're feeling a bit better.

I had a bad day myself. I hope you're safe and OK. Please let us know. We care :)

Shantellew,

I hope you are okay.

How are you feeling this morning shantelle?

That's horrible. Patti's right report them. I hope you are feeling better today.