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I don't know what to do.

Strugglingtosurvive123
Strugglingtosurvive123

I am having really bad urges to self harm and overdose ( not sure if the overdose will be to just hurt myself or to die ). I just really want all my thoughts to disappear. I truly feel like things will never get better. I really do try and be happy but it just doesn't work. I am here all alone. I can't see my therapist or my psychiatrist because my mom doesn't care to take me. Ever since my time in the hospital its like everything in my life has gone to shit. I have no friends who really care. I have no parents who care. I really do think I should've died that day. I am thinking about trying again and then I could just die. Its not like anyone cares so I might as well do it soon.

Rosi
Rosi
Hello Struggling to Survive, I care that you are doing everything you can to survive. I can tell from your writing how hard you have tried. I'm sorry to see that no one is there for you who you feel really cares. Please don't do anything drastic. Here is the number for the national suicide hotline, 1-800-273-8255.
Please give them a call so they can help you sort things out. I hope you have access to a telephone? Do whatever it takes to keep going because you are worth it.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Your family is the closest to you. If they does not care, it is not easy to find people who care. But there are free mentoring.
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
You're 18 so you're an adult now and can make your own decisions about psychiatric care. If you can't drive yourself is there another famiy member or friend who can drive you to appointments? Or maybe public transportation?
Strugglingtosurvive123
Strugglingtosurvive123
Its not that easy when im on my parents insurance so they basically take care of the bills and all that stuff.
jstar845
jstar845
Hello, I admire your strength to reach out for support. I’m sorry to hear this and that your mother is not supportive of you seeing your therapist. I know that you deserve better and this is not your fault that this happened to you. Sometimes we feel alone with what we go through. But, you are not alone. Yes, things will get better please give it some time. I know that you deserve happiness. I care about you as well as this online community and we are here for you anytime. Is it possible that you can speak with your school counselor or have an adult take you to your therapy appointments?. Also, there is free online therapy if you would like to research the websites. I know that your life is worth the fight. I would like for you to please call anytime the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). I know it gets tough sometimes but you are tough too. Please try these tips to prevent self- harm. Hugs and stay encouraged!

Coping Techniques – paint, journal, write song or poem of how you feel, write down negative feelings then rip up paper, listen to music
Calm yourself- take a hot shower, pet or cuddle with dog or cat, massage your neck, hands and feet
If you feel disconnected or numb- call a friend (talk about anything), take a cold shower, hold ice cube in the crook of your arm or leg, chew something very strong such as, peppermint or grape fruit peel
Release Tension- exercise such as, dance, run, hit punching bag, punch a cushion or mattress or scream into pillow, squeeze a stress ball or squish play-doh or clay, rip something (paper or magazine), make noise (play instrument, bang on pots and pans)
Substitute for cutting- use a red felt tip pen to mark where you usually cut, rub ice across your skin where you usually cut and put rubber bands on wrists, arms legs and snap them instead of cutting or hitting
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