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Anyone got a hand hold waiting for SHOUT

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CompleteUninspiredNameChange · 31/08/2025 22:32

Is anyone around to just say hi.
I'm waiting to talk to the SHOUT mental health text line but I've been on hold nearly an hour
I'm really struggling.
I have dissociative identity disorder (brought on by childhood trauma) and have just been in contact with my mum and lots of my alters are triggered and I think some are suicidal. Although I'm not as I know I have to stay alive else my children have to live with my abusive ex.
Just need someone to tell me that I do need to hang on in here.

OP posts:
ScrollingLeaves · 01/09/2025 11:56

Well done @CompleteUninspiredNameChange for getting though the night. I hope you will get the help you need today.

spiderlight · 01/09/2025 12:37

I hope A&E are helpful today. Thinking of you.

Beaniebobbins · 01/09/2025 15:34

Hope all goes well at a and e x

Headabovetheparapets · 01/09/2025 19:30

Sending hugs @CompleteUninspiredNameChange hope your day been a bit easier & A&E glad get you the help you need xxx

ScrollingLeaves · 01/09/2025 21:10

I hope you are feeling more peaceful tonight @CompleteUninspiredNameChange
Try to do something special you like tomorrow.

LittleYellowQueen · 01/09/2025 21:37

Thinking of you this evening op.

mindutopia · 01/09/2025 21:55

Hope you’re feeling better today, Op.

I thought I’d leave this information here in case you need it in the future.

The Samaritans have an online chat function. The wait is currently 10 minutes to speak to someone, so hopefully it would be quicker than SHOUT.

You can also write them an email and they’ll write you back.

Details are here: www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

limetrees32 · 01/09/2025 22:03

Some very kind posters on this thread .
I guess they have personal experience and can relate to the OP.
so glad they were able to post and chat.

Fernticket · 01/09/2025 22:48

Take care OP. Glad you are feeling better.

spiderlight · 01/09/2025 23:22

Just checking in to say I hope you've had some help today and didn't have too stressful a time at A&E

CompleteUninspiredNameChange · 01/09/2025 23:39

Thank you so much for all your kind messages I will take all the links and app suggestions for when I'm feeling better.
I ended up in A and E after going missing and the police found me. But I now under the crisis team and will be put on antipsychotics so hopefully things will get easier now.

OP posts:
Allswellandgood · 02/09/2025 03:40

Hi @CompleteUninspiredNameChange thanks so much for keeping us all updated, so good to hear that you've been taken care of and are on track for things to get easier for you from now on.
All the very best to you, take care x

ScrollingLeaves · 03/09/2025 13:16

Well done for seeking help. It is good you are now getting it. Good luck.

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