THIS IS IMPORTANT!! I started a thread on the heroin board called Update on Travis, please EVERYONE take a moment to respond to the thread over there. Travis needs us more now than he ever did.
cynical one
I have a family member that died by suicide, I am STILL dealing with the aftermath...it has been my experience that nothing I say to this person will matter. I reached out to a guy on the pain pill board when he was talking about suicide and found myself in anguish in the end. I have boundaries in place now. If someone wants to kill themselves they will. It's better for me, personally to not respond to posts like that as I end up feeling shamed, blamed, helpless and hopeless and traumatized. My addictions have led to mental illness in my situation, I have to keep myself safe. Please try to understand. I have no professional training in this and refuse to take responsibility on this matter. I am only responsible for me. Perhaps the moderators could provide a link at the top of the page regarding suicidal thoughts. I have been there myself and went to a Doctor and have called helplines.
Regarding the particular drug, heroin, it scares the crap out of me as I had an uncle die from it, he was sticking needles in his penis in the end. Travis' issues frighten me. Please respect the fact that I am on this board not the heroin board for a reason. Thank you.
Regarding the particular drug, heroin, it scares the crap out of me as I had an uncle die from it, he was sticking needles in his penis in the end. Travis' issues frighten me. Please respect the fact that I am on this board not the heroin board for a reason. Thank you.
I agree so much Joy. I have been a member of a few boards & one in particular that dealt with sexual abuse issues. I got sucked in to a womans life & was so tore up trying to help when really she was lying the whole time. All the issues where things she was actually doing to herself. I too have to try my hardest not to get invovled & not make my whole life about saving someone elses. It happens every time. I guess it really is easier for me to care about someone else then it is to care about myself. Thanks Joy for having the courage to stand up for yourself!
AEA - http://www.mental-health-today.com/...icles/drama.htm
Your experience (plus the recent incident in my life ie. owner of piercing shop) reminded me of this. Serendipity. :-) It's really hard to remember this stuff 24/7 but it is so powerful in every aspect of our lives, work, home, family etc. etc. Have a good evening.
Your experience (plus the recent incident in my life ie. owner of piercing shop) reminded me of this. Serendipity. :-) It's really hard to remember this stuff 24/7 but it is so powerful in every aspect of our lives, work, home, family etc. etc. Have a good evening.
