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Suicidal and scared

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bookishmumof5 · 22/10/2024 11:44

I'm scaring myself at the moment. I've suffered with depression for 15 years and have had some low points but this is the worst.

I'm going through an awful breakup from the man I fell truly in love with. He doesn't want to be with me anymore and I can't take the pain. It's tipping me over the edge.

I feel so damn selfish. I have kids and I can't bare the thought of leaving them without a mum (their dad has no involvement.) I'm scared to get help in case I lose my kids. I'm scared of what will happen if I don't get help. There's no-one to look after them if I go to hospital.

I've spent all morning looking at ways to make a plan and I'm terrified. I don't know that I'd go through with it, for the guilt I'd feel. But at the same time, I don't know how to live with this pain.

People keep saying it will take time. I don't want to give it time. I want the pain to stop. I feel utterly worthless, undeserving of love (my ex husband was abusive, and my now ex boyfriend decided he can't be with me even though he loves me.)

I have panic attacks every time I leave the house. I can't focus on anything. I just hurt so so much. I'm not scared to die. I'm scared of what will happen if I ask for help.

HopeMumsnet · 22/10/2024 11:51

Oh love, we're really sorry to hear you're feeling this way.
We hope that you will be given good advice and support from other Mumsnetters, but we just wanted to add some links to organisations which may be able to give you some help in real life too.
First of all, here's a link to our Mental Health resources. There are many organisations listed which can provide you with some support. If you're feeling very low, you can contact the Samaritans, any time, by emailing [email protected]
or by calling 116 123.
You can also get help from a text service called Shout 85258. Its trained volunteers are available all hours of the day and night to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place. It's a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK and it won’t appear on your phone bill.
And finally, here's a link to Mind's pages on Tips for everyday living and How to improve your mental wellbeing.
Sending good wishes, OP.

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