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Old Oct 09, 2012, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dark_heart_x View Post
I haven't done this but I've heard of it and known people that use things like the "tool box." And what I learn is this: Most people don't care and don't want to help you. If you give them your "tool box" or wahtever they just tell you it's your responsability to take care of yourself. If you tell them you may be in crisis they will tell you it's not their problem.

So, although I think it is valuable, i also think that so many people don't want to help others that it becomes difficult to use.
Hi,
I do understand part of what your saying and I had the same thoughts.
The "Wellness Toolbox" is something the person creates and uses alone. No help
is needed. Your correct about the crisis plan---help from others is part of the plan. I have no family in the state i live in. I was very reluctant to reach out for help....pride...however I did find a few people (college alums) I could count on. I hope to never need my safety plan (I call mine a safety plan) but just in case, it's planned out.

I really encourage others to at least create the first few parts of WRAP---which do not require having a support system.
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