Crisis text line? ****warning-maybe a trigger

[Runningfargal]

Has anyone used the crisis text line in the US? I am feeling so alone and calling or texting a friend seems too burdensome. I just need a kind word and some encouragement that this can get better, but I’m scared to text them. I have never called, texted, any support lines. I don’t know to say exactly, what they do or if they would over react to what I say. And maybe I’m not deep enough in the hole, bad enough to use the service? Maybe I should be just working this out myself?

[Sober2007]

Sorry you are feeling alone. I haven't used this service before, but it sounds like reaching out to someone would be a good idea. Just wanted to let you know I read your post and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[foxglove_pnw]

Hi ! I have used the crisis text line before . I just wanted someone to listen to me .

Try to find the Warm line in your State ! It is a peer support help line .

Search NAMI , they have Peer to Peer support groups several times a week .

Good luck !

[Runningfargal]

Thank you both!

[IHadADog]

Never worry that you're not "bad enough" to reach out to a crisis line or to anyone. If you feel like you need support than you do. That's what it's there for. Good luck!

[brokenlight]

I have tried a crisis hotline once and the wait was 2 hours long.

I gave up & ended up battling it alone.

Best of luck to you ✨