Sinking and cant swim

LegacyUser

Hi,

I am in a difficult place right now and to be honest the only was to describe it is imagine being in a stormy sea and its lashing rain, your just barely keeping your head above the water in the hope that a passing boat might see you and come to your rescue...

You see a boat but it dosent come to help...your head slips under the water only for you to fight back and rise again....you see another both which offers renewed hope but again, it dosent come...You slip again...but rise above it hoping for another boat but after a while you eventually start to doubt if a boat will ever see you and help you and you feel as do you wouldnt mind going other..you would be willing go under to just to stop it all...

Thats how I feel...I know that might seem strange but thats the best way I can describe it...I need a boat to rescue me but it dosent seem to be happening and im wondering if there is one coming? If theres not, whats the point? Maybe I would be better off going under!

I feel I need someone to talk to....someone I dont know who I can open up to (something which I find very hard to do) and for it to be free, as im broke which is half of the problem...maybe even more than half..

Thanks for reading.....

Silverfish

Well, a lot of the problem to do with situations like that is you stop seeing the wood for the trees. You can't see a solution because the problem is everything.

Perhaps if you post what your problems are, it will help clarify it in your head, and perhaps then the responses will give a different perspective?

Sometimes it just helps to even type it out.

tenchi-fan

All i can really advise you from the above is to buy a life jacket.
You really need to be more open if you need help. People will give you help and advice if they have been through something similar.
If you have money worries, if you tell us your age, occupation, income debts and obligations I'm sure we could help you keep things in perspective.

AnonMous

I know exactly how you feel Op. I have been there in the past but glad to say I have resurfaced and staying on top...just like you are going to. ;-)

This may seem strange Op, but if you are living in Dublin or nearby, you can meet me and talk to me anytime you want. I am not a qualified therapist or anything but have been in therapy before and am well able to listen.

It's easier to talk to a stranger in my opinion as they don't know you, or your background etc, so if you feel you need to, just send me a private message.

Think about it anyway,

Take it easy,

AnonMous

Thoie

In the short term, remember you can always call the Samaritans, 24 hours a day if you just want someone to talk to for any reason. You can email them as well.

You've mentioned that you want to be able to open up to someone. If you're having problems articulating because things are overwhelming, perhaps it would help to jot down a few things that you'd love to be able to share with someone, and start from there?

LegacyUser

Well OP, I'm a professional writer and your post attracted me.

I personally have only drowned twice literally (figuratively) and about three to five times emotionally. The great thing about literal drowning is that your whole body and personality kicks in to save you, whereas with emotional drowning you tend to thread water.

So.

I think you need a challenge. Maybe you need to leave Ireland. Go anywhere.

It sounds like you have an active mind. Its hard for quick people anywhere but especially in Ireland with the small population and all that. I'm sure thats not the full answer for you but it might be a start.