Some of you may know me on this forum and I may be new to some of you.
Those who do know me here will know that I have had a hard few years, culminating in this last year being the worst of my life. I had low and very dark thoughts for the first time in my life and though they scared me witless, this forum and its members helped me through.
Events this year conspired to drag me down further and I ended up snapping and very nearly ended my own life. I was alone and the only avanue I had not tried was this forum. Posting here allowed me to vent my thoughts until my wife returned and we talked, the outcome of which was to go into hospital for my own safety. Ive been there a month and my recovery has been tricky to say the least.
With the help of good staff and a wonderful environment, Im now on my way to rebuilding my life, but I cannot forget the kindness of this forum and its members. The support and advice I got here really helped pull me through and although Im still not up to spending much time here yet, I wanted to voice my appreciation for all your efforts. So many of you have issues of your own and still found the time to write kind, caring words of encouragement to me when I needed them most. You know who you are.
Thankyou.
I wont forget your kindness.
To those who are currently struggling, remember you are not alone. Talk to us if you feel you can and try to keep a journal here. I have found this forum invaluable in helping to vent unwanted feelings. It wont get rid of them but it does make it slightly easier (or it does for me). It also gives others a chance to offer advice and support as they have done with me.
Once again, Thankyou to this forum and its Moderators. *)*
Glen.
