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Fighting to live tonight

eshaw
eshaw
I just got off a chat with a suicide help line. Talking about my hopelessness helped for a few but I'm really struggling again. I have so much pain I haven't dealt with and even the alcohol isn't numbing me out tonight. I want desperately to give up, end this fight, because I feel it is one I will never be successful at. I'm asking for strength tonight. I have a few drinks left and a bottle of pain killers next to me and I just need to force myself to keep on keeping on, though I feel so low. I need to make it to tomorrow. Please send me strength. I'm not doing well.
muskrattiger
muskrattiger
just read this ..if you are there and you want to talk just mesage me and we can talk ...
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
You have kids? Your kids need you to live. Do'nt give up!
bips
bips
How are you today? I hope its a better day, please talk to us, you will know you have friends who care for you.
heatherhurts
heatherhurts
Dear eshaw, Would you let us know if you are feeling any better today? I am glad you called a helpline. Please know that you aren't alone. We are here for you. (((((HUGS)))))
eshaw
eshaw
I am doing better today, still in a funk, but the depression and suicidal urges/thoughts have lifted. I am grateful I reached out rather than following through with my plan. Sometimes all it takes is one person to care and help you through it. Grateful to have support here. Thank you everyone.
mspoeticjm
mspoeticjm
Your update has given me some hope because I was feeling exactly how you were feeling yesterday & this morning. I am going to take a ride just to get out of the house, so I can clear my mind. I'm so glad you're ok! Hang in there!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Alcohol is a depressant.it may temporarily make you feel better for a little while but overall it is a depressant and anti-depressants won't work when you're pouring a depressant inside of you. Pain meds are a depressant too. Ask God for the strength and help to put the booze down and the meds back in the med. chest. Talk to people w/o being under the influence of either and they may be able to help. The things they say may make more sense too. We will never get well if under the influence of a depressant. Do you take an anti-depressant? Do you see a counselor or therapist? Is this the only support group you reach out to?
Hope you will face yourself and your baggage and be able to let them go.Love... and God be with you
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
I'm so glad today is a better day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

(((((((((( GENTLE HUGS )))))))))))


LMT
whatswrong19
whatswrong19
What has helped me in my suicidal moments has been

"Suicide is a long term (permanent) solution to a short term problem."

Others have been that I have family and pets that need me.
gramybear
gramybear
I am just reading this now at almost 8 pm, California time on a Friday night. Do NOT give up. I want you to fight because you are WORTH it honey. Please believe that. That alcohol is only going to make everything feel more disjointed and hopeless. It may numb the pain for the moment but when you sober up, things will look twice as bad because of the alcohol. Message me if you want and I will be more than happy to help you in any way that I possibly can. You know why you are loved? Because you ARE worthy. Hugs Gramybear
Misssy2
Misssy2
eshaw....UGHHHH.
I feel for you and I hope your days are better (this is 3 days later).

FYI - If you go to the alcoholism board and you click on the "group" tab I have created a sub group for "Active Addiction"...its called "Active Addiction Forum".

I know you have many things going on beside that...I just wanted to give you an outlet to talk about the drinking.....as I do....if you wanted to talk about it.

Honestly, I hope you are feeling better.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Glad you are feeling better and hoping you can continue to reach out for support.
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