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It's been so long...

CJAngel
CJAngel
Since the thought of self-harming or suicide have crossed through my mind. Five or more years. But I couldn't stop them today. I don't know what's going on with me. Shouldn't I be happy? It's almost Christmas. I'm with my family, the only place I want to be for the holidays. I'm just so tired of hiding my pain. I need to see someone about this. But I can't. I can't afford it. My family can't afford to get me help. I'm so tired of it all.
stevebhopes
stevebhopes
I am glad for you that you went so long without these terrible thoughts. Don't let the fact that you had them make you feel like a loser. I have them a lot these days myself. Find someone you can be open and honest with about these feelings. Christmas can bring up a lot of bad feelings for many of us. I am here for you if you need to vent further. Hang in there my friend. Just don't act on those thoughts. I am in the same boat when it comes to being able to afford help. A lot of us are in that situation. Please keep opening up here. Hugs.
evangelica
evangelica
hi.i live in uk so i get my treatment free on the nhs-is there an alternative to nhs in usa-like a free clinic where you could get a doctor to assess your feelings and give a possible diagnosis/treatment?
many people find this time of year difficult-even though we love our familiys it can be hard work trying to put on a happy face when,as you say,you are tired of hiding your pain.
when you get the urge to self harm,maybe you could come on here an get support from others,try distract yiurself from those distressing and negative thoughts?
xx