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Crisis Text Line

ts1050
ts1050

Lately, I have had moments later in the evening when I get really depressed and then it escalates to the point of feeling like I'm gonna end up in the hospital.  A lot of it has to do either with being single, the winter weather and darkness, or just happens.  I use crisis text line because I can text instead of talk to someone over the phone.  But the last three times I TRIED using it, I had over an HOUR WAIT to talk to someone.  I don't know how I made it through it because I was at my limit of what I can take and after a while I gave up and texted "stop" to end it.  I dont know what's going on right now with the text line!? Is it not active or something?  Of course, I was able to calm down after an hour but still, I would've been in serious trouble if I didn't.  It's a good thing my therapist I see in person will allow me to make appointments besides my weekly one, for when things like this pop up. 

pooh726
pooh726
I know loneliness is hard to get through I truly do . And if you feel you need medical Treatment.. then go and don’t wait
I know for me the last month has seemed like the hardest ever, I spend my
Days and nights crying til I vomit . But then I realize as each day goes by it’s less tears and even a tiny sliver of hope. Can you find one positive thing in your day ? And are you able to maybe get out of the house and go somewhere?
patti22
patti22
They could all use more funding for staff and volunteers.

Waiting IS hard.

Big hugs
Brooke911
Brooke911
Crisis text may be a little busier now because of the holiday's. Christmas is one of the worst times of the year for depression. More people end up hurting themselves during this time of the year. So in a way the fact that the wait is a little longer is a good thing because that means many people are reaching out for help. I know that for me, sometimes I go through spells, Spells where everything just seems so dark and bleek. Times where I feel so absolutely and utterly alone. I try to reach out to friends but truthfully, I don't think a lot of my friends understand the depression and anxiety because they don't deal with it like we do. I am going to send you a friend request and if you ever need anything you should never hesitate to reach out to me and talk.
ts1050
ts1050
Brooke911 Thank you! Everything you said makes perfect sense. And yes, those "spells" and random periods where everything is horrible and you feel trapped in the darkness, especially since we are in winter now where most days are cold and dark anyway. Definitely does not help us.

Best Wishes
ts1050
ts1050
And thanks to everyone else who reached out. First time I set the post as being a "crisis" because I was so scared this was going to happen so quickly again or would persist each night. I know I am just on break from school right now and in a couple of weeks I will be back to a stressful routine with not as much time to self loathe. Also tried many of the things you all have mentioned already, to the point of exhausting myself daily. My emotions/mentality put me on a treadmill each day to fight for peace and a better self but it's not always working.

Best Wishes
eli_mom
eli_mom
Hi- Glad to hear that you can talk with your therapists more than once a week. I’m sorry you are going through this. I remember my friend, she is 75 years old and living alone. While everyone is enjoying Christmas and New Year with their family, she’s alone and feeling lonely. She has a life group that she meets once a week and it’s a big help for her. She’s looking forward to it because it helps her to feel less lonely.

I pray that you will have peace and strength you need to keep going everyday. Take care and God bless.
SummahRocks
SummahRocks
Crisis text line is easiest to reach during the day - during school and work hours. Because teenagers and young adults are the most popular users of it.
Maricowl21
Maricowl21
it's good that you're in therapy and that you're recognizing your problems. I know it sounds over said but this is true, It will get better...keep your head up.