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01-01-2018 04:27 PM
01-01-2018 04:27 PM
What is Lifeline counselling like?
Ok. I haven't rung Lifeline in years. Are they still good, shorter hours, limits, horror stories, etc. I know that Jan is going to be a difficult month. I'm struggling. I think about calling and then I chicken out and just hold on till the suicidal/self-harm thoughts pass. I feel guilty cause I think I am taking them away from someone who is really in need. I feel like that about my therapist too. Anyways. If I can't handle things what do I do? They won't freak out if I talk about these things and put me in? My family can't know how I am feeling.
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01-01-2018 05:28 PM
01-01-2018 05:28 PM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
You are worthy and deserve to talk to a helpline like anyone else in need of support. Please do reach out x
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02-01-2018 02:57 AM
02-01-2018 02:57 AM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
This has happened to me. All I know is that it's better to reach out than suffer in silence
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02-01-2018 08:17 AM
02-01-2018 08:17 AM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
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03-01-2018 12:10 AM
03-01-2018 12:10 AM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
However last year I had to let them know where I was in order to get the help I needed.
I feel it's more likely that I provided my location and just don't remember due to my mental health at that time.
Does that make sense?
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03-01-2018 07:29 PM
03-01-2018 07:29 PM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
@Lemonjuice I've also had the Police/Ambos turn up at my place after talking to Lifeline. This was with my permission however and I did tell them where I lived. I believe they can trace a call if they believe there is a life at imminent risk and requests for information are denied, although this is rare.
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03-01-2018 07:31 PM
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03-01-2018 07:39 PM
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03-01-2018 08:28 PM
03-01-2018 08:28 PM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
Yes, it is pretty scary for all concerned @Lemonjuice. But what is far more frightening is not being found in time I think.
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03-01-2018 08:51 PM
03-01-2018 08:51 PM
Re: What is Lifeline counselling like?
Thanks for responding.