Never being in a relationship

[rav3n]

@TheRenegade345 i'm glad you found the article refreshing! and i agree with you, it is more common than we think. when i searched up 'support for single men' on google, the thread you created is on the first page - it shows that thanks to that thread, there's now another support space available for people to connect with. 

when you speak to your GP, you can tell them you don't want a psych! you can say you're looking for a therapist/counsellor that's specialised in relationships/intimacy and see if they can connect you with one. 

lie in bed and stare at the ceiling is okay to do for a bit of the day - i find that the more time you have to think, the more negative thoughts come (unless you're challenging those negative thoughts - then yay) - how about watching a horror movie? buying a 1000 piece puzzle and timing yourself to see how fast you solve it? watch the sunset at a beach? (just some ideas)

[TheRenegade345]

@rav3n 

I might make another comment in that thread just to keep it active and I will try and keep it positive.

I will try to do that and see who they come up with. 

I know we are keeping it simple here this year so maybe some games with the family could work as well? 

[rav3n]

@TheRenegade345 YES! love the post you made on the thread. glad to hear you're going to try keeping a positive mindset, keep up this energy!!!

absolutely! games with the family sounds fun - are these board games or real life games? 

[TheRenegade345]

@rav3n 

Yeah pretty much, just board games and card games really. 

I am going to try and post in the other one regularly just to document how I am managing these thoughts.

[TheRenegade345]

I feel terrible, is there anyone to talk to?

[TheRenegade345]

Anyone?

[TheRenegade345]

I need help

[TheRenegade345]

I absolutely hate this time of year I feel so lonely and so isolated I hate myself so much and I hate my stupid brain that does not work. why is life so damn hard I want to die

[tacocat]

Hi @TheRenegade345 

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time tonight. If you're not feeling safe, and feel the need to connect with someone, you may want to try some of the following services to get more immediate support. 

Stay safe and take care.

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

If in immediate danger: 000

[traveller]

Hi @TheRenegade345 

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time. If you're not feeling safe, and feel the need to connect with someone, you may want to try some of the following services to get more immediate support. 

Stay safe and take care.

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Samaritans: 135 247

If in immediate danger: 000

Regards Traveller