[zbmom]

I'm sitting in the queue and I was at position 5 and then I jumped to 13. Don't know what the hell! I'm totally scared to even use this and now they put me 7 slots behind! This makes no sense.

[cryingontheinside]

Originally Posted by zbmom

I'm sitting in the queue and I was at position 5 and then I jumped to 13. Don't know what the hell! I'm totally scared to even use this and now they put me 7 slots behind! This makes no sense.

I don't know what that is but I think I need it but that que doesn't sound good .

Sad hugs

[Sunflower123]

I'm not familiar with the lifeline chat. What is it? It does sound like there is a glitch with the queue.

[zbmom]

It's like a crisis chat where you can talk to someone instead of doing it on the phone. I gave up on it though. After they bumped me to 15 it never changed. I ended up going to 7cups of tea. Although the people there aren't trained counselors it still helped to have someone to just listen. I was really down last night and I needed to talk to someone and didn't want to burden my husband. I'm not impressed with lifeline at all, but highly recommend the 7 cups of tea for anyone having a rough night.

Originally Posted by zbmom

I'm sitting in the queue and I was at position 5 and then I jumped to 13. Don't know what the hell! I'm totally scared to even use this and now they put me 7 slots behind! This makes no sense.

OK, I think you mean the Lifeline (The Lifeline Crisis Chat)! It is for suicidal people: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Sorry I don't know how to use it, but please call the number 1-800-273-8255 if you cannot find out how to use the chat! You see the only thing you have to say when they answer the phone is: Help! They will make questions and you only have to answer them and hopefully the talk will calm you down. They are bound to secrecy so nobody will know what you told them. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.or...o-someone-now/

A link to a very good web page that has helped many, even me when I needed it. After you have read through it may be that is the time to call the Lifeline.
https://www.metanoia.org/suicide/

Come on! Many of us have been there, but as you can see, since we are still alive, we found hope when we thought there was no hope.

[zbmom]

Yeah it was the lifeline chat. I wasn't actively suicidal just feeling very depressed and having a lot of suicidal ideation. I wanted to talk to someone but calling wasn't an option. I wouldn't want my husband to overhear me on the phone, there isn't a lot of privacy in our small house. He is supportive but it really stresses him out when I'm having suicidal thoughts and I don't like to burden him. Usually I just tell him I'm not doing well or I'm down and I spare him the details. I have an appointment with my therapist today so I just kind of had to hold it together last night. I'm trying really hard not to relapse with cutting. It's been over a year. So I just really wanted to be able to use a chat room and get some stuff off my chest so I could calm down my anxiety and go to sleep. Thanks for the resources Singer. I don't want to die, I have a lot to live for, I just hate having so much ideation and feeling really low all the time.

Originally Posted by zbmom

Yeah it was the lifeline chat.

Glad you are going to see your therapist today! There is always hope you know!

Good luck!

(It might be an idea to find out how to use the chat, so that it is avaliable if you need it another time).

[cryingontheinside]

Originally Posted by zbmom

It's like a crisis chat where you can talk to someone instead of doing it on the phone. I gave up on it though. After they bumped me to 15 it never changed. I ended up going to 7cups of tea. Although the people there aren't trained counselors it still helped to have someone to just listen. I was really down last night and I needed to talk to someone and didn't want to burden my husband. I'm not impressed with lifeline at all, but highly recommend the 7 cups of tea for anyone having a rough night.

Have you tried ringing the Samaritans ? Its probably similar but easier to get through

[MickeyCheeky]

Remember that we're here for you, as well! We're not professionals, but we're always willing to listen

Originally Posted by zbmom

It's like a crisis chat where you can talk to someone instead of doing it on the phone. I gave up on it though. After they bumped me to 15 it never changed. I ended up going to 7cups of tea. Although the people there aren't trained counselors it still helped to have someone to just listen. I was really down last night and I needed to talk to someone and didn't want to burden my husband. I'm not impressed with lifeline at all, but highly recommend the 7 cups of tea for anyone having a rough night.

7 cups works, but I find that a lot of people their are only on the site to either spam you, or because they are bored.

I've met a few people their that do actually want to listen and help but not many.

if I may make a suggestion, their's a lady on their called mother of dragons who is really helpful

I wish I remembered my password for it.

for now though I can use the guest chat

Originally Posted by cryingontheinside

Have you tried ringing the Samaritans ? Its probably similar but easier to get through

they are a good service, yeah

though sometimes, when you need something more, they arn't.

england don't do well at helplines... I think the best one I used was the suicide prevention hotline.

they did an over the phone safety plan and risk assessment.

really helped

[Fuzzybear]

[zbmom]

Originally Posted by shattered sanity

they are a good service, yeah

though sometimes, when you need something more, they arn't.

england don't do well at helplines... I think the best one I used was the suicide prevention hotline.

they did an over the phone safety plan and risk assessment.

really helped

I didn't need an assessment or a plan, I just needed someone to talk to so I could stop feeling alone and ruminating. i will keep that in mind if the future.

[Etherin]

I've used it before and had that same queue issue along with the issue of being "stuck" in line. When I finally did get through, the person on the other end made me feel like crap. Assuming that all you have to do to get rid of lack of motivation/anhedonia is just "go outside" despite my saying that simply "going outside and doing something" does not work. Great advice.

Originally Posted by zbmom

I didn't need an assessment or a plan, I just needed someone to talk to so I could stop feeling alone and ruminating. i will keep that in mind if the future.

another option is talkspace

I found it online, signed up, used it a few times- then forgot about it

but it's really useful. when you're not actually using the service, they send you good emails about how to deal with anxiety, or depression, etc

think they may also offer online therapy