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Weekend TW: thoughts of suicide

Hi ReachOut forums,

 

so it’s been a while since I’ve been on here and i just want to say over the weekend i went off at my brother saying things about suicide and it’s like he didn’t even care and relating to that i started crying about it this morning when i went to school as soon as i was at school and hugging one of my friends because i told her 

 

tulip_starling 

Tulip_Starling
Tulip_StarlingPosted 03-06-2024 12:08 PM

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Watermelon_Stegosaurus
Watermelon_StegosaurusPosted 05-06-2024 09:48 PM

Hi@Tulip_Starling , 

 

I wanted to check in with you to see how you have been doing?

 

Always here for a chat 🙂 

 

 
Watermelon_Stegosaurus
Watermelon_StegosaurusPosted 03-06-2024 01:48 PM

Hi tulip_starling, 

 

Thank you for sharing what's been on your mind. It sounds like you've been going through a lot lately, and it's brave of you to open up about it.

 

Feeling dismissed when you're reaching out about something as serious as thoughts about suicide must be incredibly tough. It's understandable that you'd feel hurt by your brother's reaction. Did talking to your friend at school help at all? Sometimes just having someone listen can make a big difference.

 

It's okay to let yourself cry and feel overwhelmed. I've been there, and it's tough. When I'm feeling like that, I try to do little things for myself, like taking a walk or listening to music. What do you do for self-care when you're feeling down? Sometimes even the smallest acts of self-care can have a big impact.

 

I can't help but wonder, has school been particularly stressful lately? It sounds like you've been dealing with a lot, and I'm here if you want to talk about what's been weighing on you. Sometimes just putting your thoughts into words can help you make sense of them.

 

Just know that you're not alone in this. I'm here for you whenever you need to chat or if you just need someone to listen. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Best, 

Watermelon_Stegosaurus

 
Bel_RO
Bel_ROPosted 03-06-2024 01:47 PM

Hey @Tulip_Starling

I’d like to start off by welcoming you back to ReachOut! It is really nice to see you again. I can see that things have been really tense over the weekend with your brother. It is completely understandable that you are feeling upset after your brother's reaction. 

 

I also want to acknowledge how amazing you are for having the courage to let your friend know how you are feeling. You should be so proud of yourself! It can be so tough to be vulnerable and let others know that you are experiencing thoughts of suicide. It sounds like your friend was also supportive of you, giving you a hug! 

 

In a previous reply, you mentioned that you were open to connecting with the school counsellor for support. I am interested to know if you have been able to see the school counsellor for support? It might also be helpful to reach out to Kids Helpline who offer free and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.



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