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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great post OP.
Seek support. Tell a friend. Take it seriously.
*If you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day for more than 2 weeks, you should seek help from a GP.*
It's particularly important to speak to a GP if you:
have symptoms of depression that are not improving
find your mood affects your work, other interests, and relationships with your family and friends
have thoughts of suicide or self-harm action if you have persistant negative thoughts.
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By *nickers pants guyMan
over a year ago
Cork killkenny laois Limerick Offaly kildare carlow Dublin Waterford and everywhere else |
"Please remember it's ok not to be ok and it's absolutely ok to look for help.never feel alone x
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seen lots of people out walking for suicide awareness yesterday and to see all the names they have on the boards, really hits home how much it affects whole communities. I'm always available if anybody needs to reach out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don’t know if this will ever be prevented. Just 2 days ago my close friend pulled his brother out of a river, the happiest kindest helpful person you could ever meet. Absolutely devastation.
What tips people over the edge? No one knows or will ever know.
It’s grand doing all this walking etc but what people should really do is treat everyone with respect and kindness, remember people have problems that effect them differently and you don’t know what someone is going through.
So if your at a gig and someone spills your drink don’t shout at them at the top of your lungs calling them a fucking idiot, it was and accident move on.
Look after yourselves brothers and sisters |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow"
Cyndi Lauper  |
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""You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow"
Cyndi Lauper "
Beautiful rub |
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" It’s good to talk, but it’s even better to listen…
I’m always here to listen.
Travelling down that road myself, I understand how hard it is to trust someone enough to talk to.
Stay safe "
truth! folks need more listeners. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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God I wish this post gained more traction.
Please people, please don't suffer in silence.
I worked as a Samaritan for 3 years.
I've also known first hand what's it's like to stare into the abyss and see nothing but darkness and no way out. So I have seen it from both sides.
If anyone on here is serious about wanting to help anyone please contact your local Samaritans group and ask if there's anything you can do.
It's also the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It helped change me massively as a person.
A stranger helped me once and it saved my life.
Also if anyone is on here and they are feeling down, worried, confused or even at point where they see no way out or can't find a reason to carry on and you want to talk message me or call someone.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"God I wish this post gained more traction.
Please people, please don't suffer in silence.
I worked as a Samaritan for 3 years.
I've also known first hand what's it's like to stare into the abyss and see nothing but darkness and no way out. So I have seen it from both sides.
If anyone on here is serious about wanting to help anyone please contact your local Samaritans group and ask if there's anything you can do.
It's also the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It helped change me massively as a person.
A stranger helped me once and it saved my life.
Also if anyone is on here and they are feeling down, worried, confused or even at point where they see no way out or can't find a reason to carry on and you want to talk message me or call someone.
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Fair play on doing great work. Samaritans is an amazing service and has helped me in the past. Just talking to someone helps so much. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fair play and thanks to the OP And everyone who’s posted.
I’ve lost an uncle, cousin and friend to suicide, and even writing this brings up such sad feelings and memories.
I’ll never know what pain they were going though and I never will.
I think it’s so important to link in with friends and family especially if you think they’re not feeling the best mentally.
A simple phone call, chat or act of kindness may make a even a small difference.
And hopefully by everyone talking more openly about suicide and mental health in general, it may break down some of the stigma associated with it all.
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in Co. Down |
Suicide is heartbreaking for anyone effected by it. I've seen it with close friends who thought they had no other way out and I cannot imagine how they felt before they took their own lives. One of them where the happiest person I knew and there was never any hint it happen.
I wish they had realised there is help there and they have someone they felt they could confide in before it got to the point they felt they could no longer continue living.
There is no shame in seeking help.Listening is as important as talking sometimes . |
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"God I wish this post gained more traction.
Please people, please don't suffer in silence.
I worked as a Samaritan for 3 years.
I've also known first hand what's it's like to stare into the abyss and see nothing but darkness and no way out. So I have seen it from both sides.
If anyone on here is serious about wanting to help anyone please contact your local Samaritans group and ask if there's anything you can do.
It's also the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It helped change me massively as a person.
A stranger helped me once and it saved my life.
Also if anyone is on here and they are feeling down, worried, confused or even at point where they see no way out or can't find a reason to carry on and you want to talk message me or call someone.
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What a lovely post..fair play |
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"Suicide is heartbreaking for anyone effected by it. I've seen it with close friends who thought they had no other way out and I cannot imagine how they felt before they took their own lives. One of them where the happiest person I knew and there was never any hint it happen.
I wish they had realised there is help there and they have someone they felt they could confide in before it got to the point they felt they could no longer continue living.
There is no shame in seeking help.Listening is as important as talking sometimes ."
Sending hugs to you..so sad |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Suicide sucks. Big time. But what sucks more is the reluctance to talk about it openly and frankly.
For me, every day is suicide prevention day. Be kind. You just have no idea what someone may be struggling with.
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Thankfully my only personal experience was through a customer who decided it was his only option less than an hour after I spoke to him on the phone. He had called me about something he wanted me to do for him the following day and sounded exactly like he always did.
I didn't know him well enough anyway to pick up on any change in tone and he lived 80 miles away.
It turns out I was the last person on his call list and he had made similar arrangements with other suppliers.
Like everyone else has said no-one should ever feel guilty for reaching out.
I've experienced many many dark years but suicide was never an option I considered so I guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
Don't be afraid to listen either. Sometimes that's all it takes. |
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By *ystical OP Woman
over a year ago
north wexford |
My own personal experience has been hard I have lost my brother and nephew to suicide in the last few years. Please never be afraid to talk or never be afraid to listen to someone when they need your help. |
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"My own personal experience has been hard I have lost my brother and nephew to suicide in the last few years. Please never be afraid to talk or never be afraid to listen to someone when they need your help."
So sorry to hear this hope you are ok |
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By *issusWoman
over a year ago
Belfast |
Sadly I don't know a single person who's at least one close friend or a relative haven't taken their own lives.
Last year and a half have been very hard to witness - so many people have become extremely hostile and aggressive toward strangers.
Every day should be a suicide prevention day, shame it only seem to matter to people once a year.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My own personal experience has been hard I have lost my brother and nephew to suicide in the last few years. Please never be afraid to talk or never be afraid to listen to someone when they need your help."
So sorry to hear this. I hope you got support with the tragic loss x |
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By *ystical OP Woman
over a year ago
north wexford |
"My own personal experience has been hard I have lost my brother and nephew to suicide in the last few years. Please never be afraid to talk or never be afraid to listen to someone when they need your help.
So sorry to hear this hope you are ok "
I'm good thank you very much I always have my wonderful memories of them both |
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By *ystical OP Woman
over a year ago
north wexford |
"My own personal experience has been hard I have lost my brother and nephew to suicide in the last few years. Please never be afraid to talk or never be afraid to listen to someone when they need your help.
So sorry to hear this. I hope you got support with the tragic loss x"
thank you so much my family were my biggest support in them darkest days |
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"My own personal experience has been hard I have lost my brother and nephew to suicide in the last few years. Please never be afraid to talk or never be afraid to listen to someone when they need your help.
So sorry to hear this hope you are ok I'm good thank you very much I always have my wonderful memories of them both"
What a beautiful thing to say |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done OP. Just this last few a guy committed suicide in the midlands, from a good family, happily married everything going for him. You never know who is suffering silently. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need help"
Any friends or family you can chat to pal?
If not a few numbers below:
Samaritans - 116123
Pieta - 1800 247 247
Your mental health - 1800 111 888
Feel free to drop me a message if you would rather chat off public forum too |
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"I need help
Any friends or family you can chat to pal?
If not a few numbers below:
Samaritans - 116123
Pieta - 1800 247 247
Your mental health - 1800 111 888
Feel free to drop me a message if you would rather chat off public forum too "
cant pm you thank for the numbers |
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By *IE HARDMan
over a year ago
galway .. on the rocks |
Absolutely fabulous post op... well done you . Most people have been hit by this topic in some way and life can be difficult sometimes ..always try talk to somebody and things will change and people get stronger ..positivity creates positivity .... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need help
Any friends or family you can chat to pal?
If not a few numbers below:
Samaritans - 116123
Pieta - 1800 247 247
Your mental health - 1800 111 888
Feel free to drop me a message if you would rather chat off public forum too cant pm you thank for the numbers "
I had filters on there but just lifted them if you want to message. The numbers I provided will allow you to speak to professionals who will give better advise than me and really will help, trust me on that.
Well done for speaking up, it's incredibly brave and a hard thing to do even on an Internet forum, you have done the right thing & showm alot of strength in doing so! |
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By *issusWoman
over a year ago
Belfast |
"I keep ‘reasons to say alive’ , a great book , by the bed
There is a great Ted talk on emotional first aid
Helps you know what to say to someone who is in trouble
Great thread "
I keep a book "How not to be a Dick" in my bathroom.
Thinking of starting a new forum thread with just typed paragraphs from it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need help
Any friends or family you can chat to pal?
If not a few numbers below:
Samaritans - 116123
Pieta - 1800 247 247
Your mental health - 1800 111 888
Feel free to drop me a message if you would rather chat off public forum too cant pm you thank for the numbers "
Samaritans brother. They'll listen.
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By *eepixieWoman
over a year ago
Belfast |
"I need help"
I’m always here to listen.. may not know the best course of action for you as you’re in Ireland, but I’ll always always listen. DM me if you want to. Absolutely no pressure of course x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need help
I’m always here to listen.. may not know the best course of action for you as you’re in Ireland, but I’ll always always listen. DM me if you want to. Absolutely no pressure of course x"
Likewise. That goes for any fellow fabbers feeling low too. |
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By *andytownMan
over a year ago
Gods Own Country |
It's good to talk.... Be that person at the end of a call, a text or WhatsApp.
Don't think it's not relevant, convenient,.... Or you don't have time.
Just be there when you can.... Nothing more or less.... Just be available ?? |
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By *ol_ieMan
over a year ago
Dublin west |
Just check in with people and ask them are they OK.
Then ask them again are they really OK..
It's the double ask that works..
I have lost way too many people I care about to want to loose any more..
It's always darkest before the dawn.. But the dawn will come. You just have to hold on and look for it..
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
I frequently visit the grave of a young woman, whose manifestly troubled life I failed to intervene in several years ago.
When I stand above her last resting place, I still cannot believe what she did, on her own, in an isolated locatip, where her body lay for weeks in the heat of summer.
A tragic waste. If you have the slightest inclination that someone you know is depressed, troubled or becomes unusually contented after a long period of depression, act instantly. |
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By *ogladyWoman
over a year ago
The bog |
I lost my son 4 years ago to sucide then two years ago my daughter done it but but some mirecal they managed to bring her back with minimal damage done.. bit during lock down she was crying out for help and everyone she rang told her they would ring her back and never did..it got to the stage she was that bad that literally she was causing serious harm to her self and eventually the hospital finally got her sent to Roscommon to get help but it was a sad state of affairs that she had to get that bad before she got any help..she still has her issues but as soon as she rings her doctor now she is taken seriously stright away.. |
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"I lost my son 4 years ago to sucide then two years ago my daughter done it but but some mirecal they managed to bring her back with minimal damage done.. bit during lock down she was crying out for help and everyone she rang told her they would ring her back and never did..it got to the stage she was that bad that literally she was causing serious harm to her self and eventually the hospital finally got her sent to Roscommon to get help but it was a sad state of affairs that she had to get that bad before she got any help..she still has her issues but as soon as she rings her doctor now she is taken seriously stright away.."
Sending huge hugs my lovely girl |
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we all have good days and bad days and we cant all be in great form the whole time..sooner we realise this the better..I always use a good dose of man up and get on with it when im having a bad day ..it works for me just my opinion  |
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""You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow"
Cyndi Lauper "
This pretty much sums it all in one. Brilliant few lines. |
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By *eepixieWoman
over a year ago
Belfast |
"I lost my son 4 years ago to sucide then two years ago my daughter done it but but some mirecal they managed to bring her back with minimal damage done.. bit during lock down she was crying out for help and everyone she rang told her they would ring her back and never did..it got to the stage she was that bad that literally she was causing serious harm to her self and eventually the hospital finally got her sent to Roscommon to get help but it was a sad state of affairs that she had to get that bad before she got any help..she still has her issues but as soon as she rings her doctor now she is taken seriously stright away.."
So so sorry to hear about your son. I hope your daughter continues to improve with whatever help is given to her. It’s so difficult when it’s your child and you can’t help them. I’ve been there too x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Really good reading this thread. I can relate to it all. I known friends and family that have committed suicide. It's heart breaking to all involved, it's so devastating. I've witnessed severe depression with a family member, post natal depression, suicide attempts, psychiatric help, after care, meds, the shame and stigma still prevalent in society today. The expectation that you will be grand when you're not. I've gotten the phone call and have the dreadful memory of my cousin crying after his mother. I live by a code of never throwing stones as we all live in glass houses, never judge someone at first glance and if someone reaches out, take it as a compliment and make it your duty to help. Life isn't easy at times, we all need a hand up every now and then. |
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"I lost my son 4 years ago to sucide then two years ago my daughter done it but but some mirecal they managed to bring her back with minimal damage done.. bit during lock down she was crying out for help and everyone she rang told her they would ring her back and never did..it got to the stage she was that bad that literally she was causing serious harm to her self and eventually the hospital finally got her sent to Roscommon to get help but it was a sad state of affairs that she had to get that bad before she got any help..she still has her issues but as soon as she rings her doctor now she is taken seriously stright away.."
so sorry for your lost .
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I lost my son 4 years ago to sucide then two years ago my daughter done it but but some mirecal they managed to bring her back with minimal damage done.. bit during lock down she was crying out for help and everyone she rang told her they would ring her back and never did..it got to the stage she was that bad that literally she was causing serious harm to her self and eventually the hospital finally got her sent to Roscommon to get help but it was a sad state of affairs that she had to get that bad before she got any help..she still has her issues but as soon as she rings her doctor now she is taken seriously stright away.."
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Its unimaginable to know you and your families grief. I hope your daughter gets all the help she needs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Really good reading this thread. I can relate to it all. I known friends and family that have committed suicide. It's heart breaking to all involved, it's so devastating. I've witnessed severe depression with a family member, post natal depression, suicide attempts, psychiatric help, after care, meds, the shame and stigma still prevalent in society today. The expectation that you will be grand when you're not. I've gotten the phone call and have the dreadful memory of my cousin crying after his mother. I live by a code of never throwing stones as we all live in glass houses, never judge someone at first glance and if someone reaches out, take it as a compliment and make it your duty to help. Life isn't easy at times, we all need a hand up every now and then. "
Well said that man |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I lost my son 4 years ago to sucide then two years ago my daughter done it but but some mirecal they managed to bring her back with minimal damage done.. bit during lock down she was crying out for help and everyone she rang told her they would ring her back and never did..it got to the stage she was that bad that literally she was causing serious harm to her self and eventually the hospital finally got her sent to Roscommon to get help but it was a sad state of affairs that she had to get that bad before she got any help..she still has her issues but as soon as she rings her doctor now she is taken seriously stright away.."
You are a very strong and supportive lady for your Daughter. The fact that you posted this proves that. Mental health takes a poor second place in parts of Ireland. Stay strong . Sending hugs to you. |
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