Hotlines dont help :/

[Far Side Of the Moon]

So basically I called a hotline when I was feeling particularly bad, not suicidal and the person I got was so non chalant...that I felt I couldn't really be open and tell her all my issues..

I was calm ,not crying ..but its like she was pretty much silent...and it just made me like wow..

So I ended up calling a friend and she was better help... That lady , what little she said is something my brother could have told me and hes 9.

And my other friend said when he called a guy just told him to call a hospital, and I'm like, so why call you in the first damn place..

and my friend said at her school a counselor made her feel bad about the problems she did have and I'm like..damn..

I takes alot for someone to admit to these problems and for you to just brush them off like that is crazy... Nonetheless I was appalled...like if Iwere really suicidal,that would have been my damn ass..

I mean I dont want to die but I have anxiety, intrusive thoughts, been experiencing chronic nightmares and feel trapped in my life in general..that those thoughts, you know, pass through in my head..

This is the only place I can truly be honest.

My parents have so much on their plate, and I just cant tell them..id only tell them if it gets really, really bad.

and my friends have their own issues.. Its just hard ..doing this alone.

 

[W2L]

You have people here who understand and listen. We can put trust in God each day. The scriptures say that Gods unfailing love never ceases and his mercies are new every morning. With a God like that we can put trust in Him, and love him. I'm actually preaching to myself right now because I struggle too sister. I almost want to weep but that's a good thing. I always feel closer to God when my heart is contrite. I will fight the good fight of faith and put hope and trust in Him. THe Lord is my hope, and he is our hope sister.

WE can cast our our cares and burdens on him because he does care for us, just as peter says. Sometimes God is all we have, and even when we have friends and family its just not enough, but God is enough. Lets put our trust in HIm.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.

23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

 

[W2L]

I believe also when we fellowship together here, we are in Gods presence, Where two or three gather in His name, he is there.

 

[Far Side Of the Moon]

You have people here who understand and listen. We can put trust in God each day. The scriptures say that Gods unfailing love never ceases and his mercies are new every morning. With a God like that we can put trust in Him, and love him. I'm actually preaching to myself right now because I struggle too sister. I almost want to weep but that's a good thing. I always feel closer to God when my heart is contrite. I will fight the good fight of faith and put hope and trust in Him. THe Lord is my hope, and he is our hope sister.

WE can cast our our cares and burdens on him because he does care for us, just as peter says. Sometimes God is all we have, and even when we have friends and family its just not enough, but God is enough. Lets put our trust in HIm.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.

23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

Youre right, after that hotline ..i was like..im just gonna pray from here on out.

 

[W2L]

Youre right, after that hotline ..i was like..im just gonna pray from here on out.

If you ever find yourself without someone to talk to, and you really need it, don't forget that you might find a better person on the phone next time. However, we can strengthen each other here and grow, so perhaps you can find much strength here, in the love we share. I believe that I do. I would rather come here than call a hotline because people here understand at least.

 

[Far Side Of the Moon]

If you ever find yourself without someone to talk to, and you really need it, don't forget that you might find a better person on the phone next time. However, we can strengthen each other here and grow, so perhaps you can find much strength here, in the love we share. I believe that I do. I would rather come here than call a hotline because people here understand at least.

Exactly! She didnt even know what to say..i was apalled.. And these people are supposed to be trained? What if I decided to just end it then? Idk I'm still amazed by that..but people are people..and they aren't perfect..myself included..but still

 

[W2L]

Exactly! She didnt even know what to say..i was apalled.. And these people are supposed to be trained? What if I decided to just end it then? Idk I'm still amazed by that..but people are people..and they aren't perfect..myself included..but still

Yes. I know what you mean sister.

 

[blackribbon]

Hotlines are for emergencies...they are trained to help in crisis (suicide in particular), not trained mental health counselors. You need to actually go see a counselor for that and build a relationship so that they can see your big picture. Hotlines are like emergency rooms...ER are for medical care that can't wait until you can get to a regular doctor, they are not intended for managing normal health care problems. ER personal stabilize a situation and determine whether or not to send them home or admit a person into the hospital where real treatment is started. They are not trained for long term care any more than a crisis counselor is trained for managing ongoing mental health issues.

 

[Bruyas]

I have used the hotlines and it doesn't help too much but one of the things that helps for me is going to a therapist as they listen more and give great advice. If its too expensive, find out if there is a Christian counseling service where they can give you a discounted rate for talking to one of their counselors. Also one of the things that helped me when I was seriously depressed and suicidal, was knowing that I was not alone in my situation. I talked to counselors, pastors and others and discovered I was not alone in my situation. Knowing this helped tremendously. Also there is a Christian chat channel where you can chat with others. in fact, they enable audio for the ones that pay and you can chat with them and they respond and you hear them answering their questions. Trust in God and know that you are not alone in your situation and don't ever give up.

 

[Tempura]

I have used the hotlines and it doesn't help too much but one of the things that helps for me is going to a therapist as they listen more and give great advice. If its too expensive, find out if there is a Christian counseling service where they can give you a discounted rate for talking to one of their counselors. Also one of the things that helped me when I was seriously depressed and suicidal, was knowing that I was not alone in my situation. I talked to counselors, pastors and others and discovered I was not alone in my situation. Knowing this helped tremendously. Also there is a Christian chat channel where you can chat with others. in fact, they enable audio for the ones that pay and you can chat with them and they respond and you hear them answering their questions. Trust in God and know that you are not alone in your situation and don't ever give up.

Good to see that you're more hopeful now. Well done. Indeed, therapy can be good, that's where YOU are the main subject and you're working with someone who's paid to know his/her stuff. Not saying that there aren't bad therapists or that everyone can get along with anyone else, but it can be very good. It's not just about venting, it can be about actively working to better one's situation as well, and to see those paths you didn't see before. Building something instead of tearing it up.

 

[Far Side Of the Moon]

I have used the hotlines and it doesn't help too much but one of the things that helps for me is going to a therapist as they listen more and give great advice. If its too expensive, find out if there is a Christian counseling service where they can give you a discounted rate for talking to one of their counselors. Also one of the things that helped me when I was seriously depressed and suicidal, was knowing that I was not alone in my situation. I talked to counselors, pastors and others and discovered I was not alone in my situation. Knowing this helped tremendously. Also there is a Christian chat channel where you can chat with others. in fact, they enable audio for the ones that pay and you can chat with them and they respond and you hear them answering their questions. Trust in God and know that you are not alone in your situation and don't ever give up.

I'm trying to get a job, but I have to wait till we move... So that I can have money to pay for therapy...never in a million years would I think I need therapy...but life has a way of really breaking you down :/ .... I just hope I make it, whether I live or die the next day is all in God's hands....and that scares me a bit.