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Feeling bad for using Samaritans.

NAS95189

I apologize if the threads subject title upsets anyone.

I find now a lot of services signpost to Samaritans, from my experience they do great work, but it troubles me how everything from NHS pamphlets to even vague google searches like "Whats the purpose of life if I'm never going to even be content" (albeit it made me a liar as Google sent me to Reddit instead) bring up their number.

I have issues but I don't feel my need is great enough to use Samaritans yet loads of people say I should call, I'd hate to think I'm wasting time of someone who could need them. Anyone else feel a bit annoyed how freely the service is brought up now? 

I don't really have anyone in real life to vent to though, and online I'm always scared I'll drain the few connections i have if I eternally vent.

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  • NAS95189 said:
    "Whats the purpose of life if I'm never going to even be content"

    I hear what you are saying and this is something that the Samaritans can be there for, just talking it through with trained person will help, they are holding out an olive branch for you to grab a hold of. You will not drain your true connections because discussing this sort of thing makes connections stronger and it might enable someone who was afraid to talk into opening up, its a two way street, never forget the positive impact you have on others.

    Keep talking and take good care of yourself.Purple heart

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  • NAS95189 said:
    "Whats the purpose of life if I'm never going to even be content"

    I hear what you are saying and this is something that the Samaritans can be there for, just talking it through with trained person will help, they are holding out an olive branch for you to grab a hold of. You will not drain your true connections because discussing this sort of thing makes connections stronger and it might enable someone who was afraid to talk into opening up, its a two way street, never forget the positive impact you have on others.

    Keep talking and take good care of yourself.Purple heart

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