I rang the samaritans.

Damzilla

I don't know why. I felt so low tonight and needed to talk to someone. I have to say they were really great and someone is going to ring me tomorrow to see how I am.

I just felt so down and needed to talk to someone. Am I ridiculous for ringing them? I just needed to talk and they were great.

aoife000

Damzilla wrote: »

I don't know why. I felt so low tonight and needed to talk to someone. I have to say they were really great and someone is going to ring me tomorrow to see how I am.

I just felt so down and needed to talk to someone. Am I ridiculous for ringing them? I just needed to talk and they were great.

you are not ridicolous ringing them at all. fair play to ya i say. i had a night during the wk where i really wanted to ring them but couldn't work up the courage. hope u are ok??

Clare Bear

You're not being ridiculous at all. I'm glad they were a little help at least. You needed to talk, that's what they're there for.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Absolutely not. It's what they're there for.

Damzilla

Thanks guys.

They were so good. I would recommend anyone ring them. They don't judge. They listen.

SexySoundGirl

You know I never thought of that.I usually bottle everything up inside...might just do the same

miju

well done for reaching out rather than bottle things up when your feeling down. hope your feeling alot / even a bit better now

redcrew

It's so good that you rang...they are an excellent organisation and very helpful.

Sometimes they have people ringing up who just need to chat and that's what they are there for, whether it's people with issues like violence in the home or someone who's going through a tough time or even just lonely, they are there for everyone...

if you ever feel like that again ring back, you aren't bothering them and it's not silly - it's very healthy just to talk things out

castie

Damzilla wrote: »

I just felt so down and needed to talk to someone. Am I ridiculous for ringing them? I just needed to talk and they were great.

Good on you for realizing you needed some help and having the balls to go get some. You have my admiration.

Húrin

You were right to call and you know it. The Samaritans are just great. Thank God for them.

Mimikyu

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Damzilla

They rang me today as promised to talk again and they were lovely. They are going to ring me again next weekend to see how I am. It was nice to talk to someone without being judged. I was able to say everything that I was feeling and thinking and they were very supportive.

I would urge anyone feeling down or low to pick up the phone. Even if you can't find the words to say, it is nice knowing that there is someone there at the other end of the phone.

Big_Mac

Kudos for calling them OP. it takes courage and thats what they are for, you should be proud of yourself for seeking help when you needed it.

RossFixxxed

Fair play for doing it! And i'm sure they'd be delighted to hear how it went too!

RubyXI

No disrespect to the samaritans, they do a great job.

I emailed them before when i was at my lowest and they kinda lost interest when i said i wasnt going to kill myself. I said i thought it would be easier to be dead but i wasnt actually gonna go through with it.
But talking to them did help a bit.

It might be just me. Everyone seems to be against me, even people on boards attack me for asking a simple question instead of googling it :rolleyes:

LegacyUser

phi3 wrote: »

No disrespect to the samaritans, they do a great job.

I emailed them before when i was at my lowest and they kinda lost interest when i said i wasnt going to kill myself. I said i thought it would be easier to be dead but i wasnt actually gonna go through with it.
But talking to them did help a bit.

It might be just me. Everyone seems to be against me, even people on boards attack me for asking a simple question instead of googling it :rolleyes:

Same as that. I rang and the person asked me straight out and very early on if I was planning to commit suicide. When I said I wasn't the person suggested the Samaritans wasn't the "place" for me. Extremely glad to hear they were so good for you OP. Fantastic.

Clare Bear

That's terrible....though I suppose as with everything it depends who picks up the phone on the other end? They're not just there for people who are planning to commit suicide, they're there for anyone that needs to talk to them. I'm surprised at the responses you both got in comparison to Damzilla....hope you're feeling a bit better today by the way OP.

dudara

It's amazing how much a chat can help you when you're feeling down. Being on your own makes you magnify your feelings. However, talking to someone can help you gain some perspective.

Good luck.

K_P

They're an amazing organisation. I rang them once and I'll never forget the relief I felt at hearing a friendly voice at the other end and a listening non-judgemental ear. I felt a bit stupid for ringing. In fact the first time I did, I hung up because I didn't know what to say. I rang back though and it was wonderful. I didn't have a massive problem, just lots of little things getting on top of me - college stress, a close friend going through a serious illness, general loneliness. It was so good to talk things through with someone who was impartial, anonymous. I have such admiration for anyone who volunteers for them.

Anyway, that's my two cents. Take care OP.

kittensoft1984

Damzilla wrote: »

I don't know why. I felt so low tonight and needed to talk to someone. I have to say they were really great and someone is going to ring me tomorrow to see how I am.

I just felt so down and needed to talk to someone. Am I ridiculous for ringing them? I just needed to talk and they were great.

OP dont ever think you are ridiculous for seeking help.

Take comfort in the fact that you had enough courage to do it. Thats something to be very proud of.

I hope it all works out for you!

Aurora Borealis

kittensoft1984 wrote: »

OP dont ever think you are ridiculous for seeking help.

Take comfort in the fact that you had enough courage to do it. Thats something to be very proud of.

I hope it all works out for you!

+1

Knowing when to ask for help is not to be scoffed at.