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Suicide hotlines are garbage

I am not feeling the best. I don't like reaching out often. But for once I did... I waited for ten minutes and I was still waiting. That in itself made me want to end it more. Do they not realise some peoples urgency? Im not even sure why I even bothered to call because this isn't my first awful experience with a hotline.
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CrazyHippieChick · 31-35, F
I’m very sorry to hear you had you had that experience, that must feel incredibly frustrating. If you haven’t and have the mental capacity to do so, make a psychiatry appt to get antidepressants. If you do have meds, ask to see your provider sooner, this totally warrants them seeing you quickly. Same goes for therapy. It’s also totally OK to go inpatient. I know a lot of folks don’t want to, which I understand, but your life and wellbeing matter.
@CrazyHippieChick thank you for your kind words and advice!! I appreciate it <3
I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this. We're here for you, and we care about what you're going through. Can you tell me more about what's on your mind? Remember, you don't have to go through this alone. We're here to listen and I ask you to please also reach out to the numbers listed below. Please take care of yourself and don't forget it won't always be this way. This too shall pass and I'm sure you have many people that love you so much. Please think this out. Right now you're not thinking straight so you mustn't act impulsively. This is not a permanent problem; therefore, there is a solution to this temporary situation. I'm so sorry you're hurting. We are here for you. No need to hurt yourself. I know this is emotionally draining on you, but there is hope. We don't have to hurt ourselves, in order to achieve the results we want. We can change things up, instead of turning against ourselves. We can create the changes we want and need in our life. But please get some additional help with real professionals that can help you even better, at the number below. Are you from the US? Let's all figure this out together. The solution is possible. Please don't act hasty. Get some rest if you can and we'll figure this out together. So could you share with us what your age is? There's any number of us here that you can reach out to when you're hurting. Don't forget that, but in the meantime please call for help. That way you'll have the person right there on the phone at the minute you need them. No waiting around.

Some helpful resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK (8255) in the US)
- Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741 in the US)

Gusman · 61-69, M
There are so many people in your situation. There are nowhere near enough people manning the hotlines.
As a stop gap measure for yourself, try writing down how you are feeling.
No need to think about what to write, pick up a pen and write whatever comes out.
It gets those thoughts out of your head instead of them going around and around.
Write until there is nothing left to come out.
Do not read what you have written. Destroy it and throw it in the bin.
Reading what you have written puts it back in your head.
Just a suggestion, it worked for me when I was at a very low point in my life.
rokrchik1211 · 31-35, F
If you are in the USA you can also text 741-741 which is a crisis text line. I’ve used that before and it has helped. I’ve never called the actual hotline. Hang in there.
I'm sorry that happened!
Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M
They won't call the cops out for a "welfare check?". That is good to know.
YoMomma ·
Have you tried the texting app or talking to AI? Some people said that helped them
@YoMomma ooooo i avoid that... have you seen psychosis that AI can put one through? Its really scary stuff...
YoMomma ·
@twocookies oh.. i guess i forgot that 😳
dale74 · M
Maybe you should go check yourself in for a mental evaluation.Any doctor can admit you into a clinic for an evaluation.They will also then have resources.Available to you
@dale74 thank you for the advice : )
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Hireath · 36-40, M
It's sad that you hate something that was meant to help you.
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