Firstly, thanks for sharing your feelings.

Personally, I find it comforting to post on PC and to know I am not alone when I am going through so much pain. That in itself is supportive to me. Even a hug is a gesture of support.

There is no point in me coming on here saying I'm fine if my true feelings are of despair. In the check-in thread, I did say I was trying to not succumb to urges today. Trying to interact and distract…even that is a struggle, nonetheless it is an effort to keep myself safe.

Despite feeling so low, it does not mean I will not read, listen or respond in some kind of way if I can. Even if all I can offer is a hug.

One thing I will not do however is apologise for how I feel, or sugar-coat my feelings to suit others… have done that my entire life and it has gotten me nowhere. So, now that I have begun to share my true feelings (even if that only on PC or in real life) is that not an effort to do something to help myself?

I am sure many people on PC would agree that sharing their feelings, whatever those feelings may be is a support in itself?

I hope you find the support you need and know that we are all here to support one another as best we can.