800-448-3000My Entire Life Has Become Complicated
Question
I am going through a really hard time right now. School, home, church, my entire life has become so complicated. My depression has started to catch up with me and I have recently started to consider suicide. I really just need support and someone to talk to. Please help me.
Counselor response
We are glad you have discovered our website and are reaching out tonight. We can appreciate that life is becoming more complex for you with school, home, church and everything else. It is easy to get to feel overwhelmed sometimes. It takes some time to learn to navigate all of the demands that are put upon us. Learning to prioritize and taking action to address the issues that feel overwhelming is a process. Try to have some patience, it takes time. Try to focus on just one thing at a time. We want you to know we are here for you.
When your life feels out of control, it can cause all sorts of feelings that are hard to work through. If your thoughts of suicide ever get to be too much and you feel that you are not safe, please be sure to reach out for help right away. Do not give up, with support, things can and will get better. We have some tips on how to make this happen:
We will be here whenever you would like to talk. Our counselors are available 24/7 at 1-800-448-3000. Expressing your feelings and talking can help offer some relief by sharing the burden. You may also discover options to your situation that you would have not likely discovered on our own.
Sincerely,
Larry – Counselor