Lived Experience Forum

[Evie1]

I had horrible feelings to attempt to suicide I have a panic attack eveytime I cross over it and I'm scared of it I'm still traumatised by this fighting is hard but I'm staying strong working hard on my life to keep it

[outlander]

hi @Evie1

im in a similar situation at the moment where all i think about is suicide and self harm

im trying to stay strong too but your not alone

big hugs to you

[Evie1]

Thank you do have support

[outlander]

do you have much support? psychologist, gp, friends or family?

[Evie1]

I have professional support

[outlander]

im really glad that you have professional support @Evie1

what do you think might help you to overcome these panic attacks?

or is there something else youd like to chat about?

[Evie1]

I cross a bridge and I panic I'm frightened I just don't know what to do but keep walking forward on my way

[Lunar]

Hello @Evie1

I am glad you have support for this, perhaps you could address this in your next session? Maybe also try to not worry about crossing that bridge until it is happening and focus on taking one step after the next, as quick as possible to get to the other side. You could also take some deep breaths and think about your favourite animal or food, or call someone to distract you from those thoughts. It is good you are talking about it and trying to find ways of managing that.

Lunar 🙂

[outlander]

what suggestions have your psychologist given you to help manage so far @Evie1 and what have you found works for you?

hi @Lunar 

[Evie1]

I feel dying basically