How Loss of Alone Time, Constant Caretaking, & Medication Stigma Almost Killed Me

[belenen]

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I've told this story many times now, though never as one piece: How Loss of Alone Time, Constant Caretaking, & Medication Stigma Almost Killed Me. In the worst period of my life, when I was suicidal for months and felt in more pain every day, I learned several

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[belenen]

you're most welcome *hearts*

[tarakins42]

I've been that state of depression and suicidal ideation numerous times and I slowly feel like I might be headed in that direction again., but I'm fighting it with all that I've got.

[belenen]

I feel you. I hope you have all the support you need, and that your life pushes you away from that direction.

[tarakins42]

Unfortunately I don't really have the support I need, but I am thankful for my therapist at least. I still seem to be heading in that direction and its scary.

[jwaaaa]

good work!

[belenen]

thanks!

[fayriekisses]

Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear this today.

[belenen]

I am glad it met that need *hearts*

[nonnicat]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

In many ways, it reminds me of my relationship with my father. In other ways, and this is painful for me to admit, but it reminds me of my relationship with my boyfriend, but with me being on the other end.

I realize how important it is for me to change my habits. It's a scary thing to understand.

[belenen]

you're most welcome. I understand what you mean -- conflicting needs are difficult to navigate.