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Information Suicidal Thoughts If you are having thoughts of suicide you're not alone. They can be scary and they can give you many other unwanted feelings and thoughts. Remember you don't have to act on these thoughts. Suicidal thoughts Depression Depression is more than an unhappy feeling for feeling fed up for a few days its much more than that. ​ Depression Self Harm Self harm is when a person causes physical pain to themselves. It is a difficult issue to start talking about and not a lot of people understand why someone may self harm. Self Harm View More "Don't let this darkness fool you, All lights turned off can be turned on." - Noah Kahan

Abuse and getting help If you or some you know is experiencing abuse or has in the past there is help available. You're not alone. Domestic abuse Domestic abuse and coercive control is a persistent and deliberate pattern of behaviour by an abuser over a prolonged period of time designed to achieve obedience and create fear. It may include coercion, threats, stalking, intimidation, isolation, degradation and control. It may also include physical and/or sexual violence. ​ Domestic abuse and coercive control are all about making a persons world smaller – trapping them, restricting them independence and freedom. A controlling partner may shut out their friends and family, control their movements, micro-manage what she eats or wears, restrict their access to money – all the time chipping away at their confidence and destroying their self-respect. It is not their imagination. It is not their fault. It is not acceptable. Lee mas Getting help If you’re trying to decide whether to stay or leave, you may be feeling confused, uncertain, frightened, and torn. Maybe you’re still hoping that your situation will change or you’re afraid of how your partner will react if he discovers that you’re trying to leave. One moment, you may desperately want to get away, and the next, you may want to hang on to the relationship. Maybe you even blame yourself for the abuse or feel weak and embarrassed because you’ve stuck around in spite of it. Don’t be trapped by confusion, guilt, or self-blame. The only thing that matters is your safety. If you are being abused, remember: You are not to blame for being battered or mistreated. You are not the cause of your partner’s abusive behavior. You deserve to be treated with respect. You deserve a safe and happy life. Your children deserve a safe and happy life. You are not alone. There are people waiting to help. There are supports available to help keep you safe. Your GP can help by referring you to appropriate supports and services in your local area. If you are in immediate danger, contact the Gardaí or call 999. You can also contact the Women’s Aid national helpline on 1800 341 900. Your local Citizens Information Centre can give you advice on your rights. They will also tell you about the supports and services available in your local area. Sexual assault or rape If you need to talk to someone in confidence about sexual assault or rape, the Rape Crisis Centre (1800 77 88 88 ) can help. Domestic violence Women’s Aid can help you if you are experiencing domestic violence. They give advice on how you can help yourself and others. You can also contact them 24 hours-a-day on 1800 341 900 . Men's Aid Ireland is a service for men who are experiencing domestic violence. You can call them on 01 554 3811 or email hello@mensaid.ie . Child Abuse Child abuse can be categorised into four different types: neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse. A child may be subjected to one or more forms of abuse at any given time. Abuse and neglect can occur within the family, in the community or in an institutional setting. The abuser may be someone known to the child or a stranger, and can be an adult, or another child. In a situation where abuse is alleged to have been carried out by another child, you should consider it a child welfare and protection issue for both children and you should follow child protection procedures for both the victim and the alleged abuser. The important factor in deciding whether the behaviour is abuse or neglect is the impact of that behaviour on the child rather than the intention of the parent/carer. Signs of Child Abuse Child abuse can be categorised into four different types: neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse. A child may be subjected to one or more forms of abuse at any given time. Abuse and neglect can occur within the family, in the community or in an institutional setting. The abuser may be someone known to the child or a stranger, and can be an adult, or another child. In a situation where abuse is alleged to have been carried out by another child, you should consider it a child welfare and protection issue for both children and you should follow child protection procedures for both the victim and the alleged abuser. The important factor in deciding whether the behaviour is abuse or neglect is the impact of that behaviour on the child rather than the intention of the parent/carer. Obtener ayuda para el abuso infantil Niños y jóvenes Childline es un servicio de apoyo confidencial para niños y jóvenes. Reciben llamadas sobre una amplia gama de dificultades, incluido el abuso. Puede comunicarse con ellos las 24 horas del día en 1800 66 66 66 . También puede enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra 'Hablar' a 50101 . ​ También puede comunicarse con tusla https://www.tusla.ie/services/child-protection-welfare/definitions-of-child-abuse/ Resources in different countries Harassment It can take many forms such as: rude gestures touching following or watching damage to property and/or vehicles name calling and/or taunting phone calls and voicemails notes and/or letters emails and/or text messages rubbish being thrown on your property loud noise or music from neighbours Tweets, Facebook comments, YouTube videos; and other online posts ​ If you are a victim of harassment you may feel: That nobody is taking it seriously, and that something terrible will have to happen before you are really believed That you have no option but to move out of your neighbourhood or leave your workplace Afraid to answer your phone or look at your text messages Afraid to go away from your home in case damage is done while you are away Anxious any time you leave your home Worried about the effects on your children Afraid that if you report each incident the Police will think you are a nuisance or will not believe you Concerned that if you report the harassment, the situation may get worse. Harassment is an unwanted pattern of behaviour that can leave you feeling intimidated, scared , molesto y/o humillado. Lee mas Mantenga un registro escrito de cada incidente. Anote la hora y el lugar del incidente, con el mayor detalle posible, y anote cualquier persona que haya visto lo sucedido y que pueda ser testigo en cualquier procedimientos criminales. Denuncie el delito a la Gardaí. El acoso es un delito. Es importante que lo denuncies y que hagas una declaración a la Gardaí sobre lo que está pasando. Cada incidente debe ser informado a la Gardaí. Si un incidente es grave, se debe informar inmediatamente a Gardaí. Considere la posibilidad de mediación. Especialmente si se trata de acoso en su vecindario, este enfoque de no confrontación puede brindarle el mejor resultado. La mediación es un servicio confidencial que ofrece un método alternativo para que las partes involucradas en una disputa resuelvan sus problemas y lleguen a un acuerdo que sea aceptable para ambas partes. Sin embargo, la mediación no siempre es posible or advisable en algunas situaciones. Si cree que la mediación podría ser una opción para su situación, comuníquese con la Línea de ayuda para víctimas de delitos para obtener más información. Guarde todos los mensajes de texto, mensajes de voz, correos electrónicos o capturas de pantalla de los comentarios de las redes sociales, ya que serán útiles en cualquier investigación que pueda llevarse a cabo. Comuníquese con su proveedor de servicios telefónicos para recibir asesoramiento si el acoso es por teléfono. Cada proveedor tiene una política para tratar el problema. Es posible bloquear las comunicaciones entrantes no deseadas. Si el acoso es via social media, puede informarlo a la organización de redes sociales correspondiente. Es posible bloquear a una persona para que no se comunique con usted en la mayoría de los sitios de redes sociales. Considere instalar un dispositivo de cámara en su propiedad para proporcionar evidencia de acoso y como elemento disuasorio. Las cámaras de bajo costo ya están disponibles. Evita involucrarte en una disputa. No grites ni tomes represalias. Si lo hace, es menos probable que prospere un caso contra la persona que lo está acosando. Si el acoso está ocurriendo en un área de vivienda de una autoridad pública, asegúrese de informarlo al condado o al consejo de la ciudad. Si el acoso tiene lugar in your workplace , debe informarlo a su empleador. Habla de tus sentimientos con alguien en quien puedas confiar – un familiar, un amigo, un colega. Pasar por esta experiencia es muy difícil y es importante tener support. Infórmese sobre las medidas de seguridad que se pueden tomar para prevenir el acoso. Puede pedir consejo a a Garda Crime Prevention Officer. Su estación local de Garda puede proporcionarle los datos de contacto. Para obtener más información sobre lo que puede hacer, o si desea hablar sobre su experiencia como víctima de acoso, puede comunicarse con la Línea de ayuda para víctimas de delitos de forma gratuita al 116 006. Qué puedes hacer si te acosan Más información Si necesita más información o si es del Reino Unido, aquí hay algunos enlaces que pueden ayudar. ​ Servicios para las víctimas de Garda Servicios de apoyo de la policía del Reino Unido ​ Abuso doméstico Reino Unido ayuda para mujeres reino unido Refugio Mente Reino Unido línea de asesoramiento para hombres línea de apoyo Información para ciudadanos Reino Unido policía reino unido Childline Reino Unido Recursos e información del proyecto Hope

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Hope Project News Here you can find all media Interviews, News and events regarding the hope project and so much more. 01/ 03/ 2023 TippFm " We are the forgotten generation when it comes to mental health" ​ "Charlotte is 17 years old from Carrick on Suir. She set up the Hope Project two years ago when she was just 15. The ‘Hope’ part of the group is an abbreviation for ‘Hold on Pain Ends.’ The Project has a community of people from all around the globe. Charlotte was in studio with Fran. Press here to Listen. 14/ 02/ 2023 Irish Examiner "Case study: 'Under-18s are the forgotten generation' Charlotte McDonnell (17) was not surprised at the latest report criticising the Camhs, having faced obstacles during her time with the services in Tipperary." Press here to read full article Photo taken by John D Kelly 03/ 02/ 2023 Tipperary Live " Carrick-on-Suir teenager's HOPE Project campaigns for better mental health services for young people. A Carrick-on-Suir teenager is the founder of an online project promoting mental health awareness and advocating for better mental health services for young people. The Hope Project website was set up by Charlotte McDonnell two years ago when she was 15-years-old ​ Press here to read full article 03/ 11/ 2022 WLRFM "Charlotte Mac is a 17 year-old living in Carrick who joined Damien in studio to discuss her website The Hope Project. She set it up two years ago when she was just 15. The 'Hope' part of the website is an abbreviation for 'Hold On Pain Ends.' The Project has a community of people from all around the globe, including in America and the UK." Press here to listen

Self Harm Self harm is when a person causes physical pain to themselves. It can include cutting, biting, scratching, burning and many other ways. There can be many reasons that a person self harms for example they could be getting bullied, experiencing a loss, discrimination, stress, disability's etc. People can self harm as a release and its a way they cope with overwhelming emotional pain. It is a difficult issue to start talking about and not a lot of people understand why someone may self harm. Types of self-harm There are many different ways people can intentionally harm themselves, such as: cutting or burning their skin punching or hitting themselves poisoning themselves with tablets or toxic chemicals misusing alcohol or drugs deliberately starving themselves (anorexia nervosa) or binge eating (bulimia nervosa) excessively exercising People often try to keep self-harm a secret because of shame or fear of it being seen. They may cover up their skin and avoid discussing the problem. It's often up to close family and friends to notice when somebody is self-harming. They should approach the subject with care and understanding. It can also include behaviours that have some level of suicide intent, such as overdoses. How to support someone who self harms. Stay calm, you may feel angry or confused as to why someone you care about would self harm, but acting with anger can shut the conversation down and make that person feel worse and more alone. Self harm is a sign of serious emotional distress. you can ask open questions about their feelings. these can be as simple as "how are you feeling". Give them time to openly express their emotions and give them space and time to talk. Show that you care and be non- judgemental. Tell them about support services available and tell them they aren't alone. https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-you-want-self-harm/ Be patient because it will take time for them to feel better and they might not understand yet why they feel the way they do. How to help yourself if you self harm You may feel like self harming is your only way to feel better or feel able to cope, but there are other ways. There are services out there made to help. Self harm is not your only option, you could call a helpline or text We do have a page where there are many supports -Resources and Helplines These services have trained professionals who want to help you. You are not alone you will get through this. You can also go to your GP for help. Distractions Paint or draw Keep a journal, writing down your feelings can help. Write a letter about how you are feeling and tear it up. Colour an entire blank page until its filled with colour. Listen to music Sing or play an instrument Call a friend or hotline helplines Play with or walk a pet Exercise Tear a piece of paper into hundreds of pieces Draw on yourself with red marker where you want to self harm Hold ice cubes. they can ground you and you can also add red food colouring Cook or Bake Clean or organise your room. say the alphabet backwards Play with fidget toys There are more distraction techniques on -http://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/perch/resources/distraction-techniques-pm-2.pdf There is no shame in asking for help, we all need some from time to time. Talk to a trusted adult like a teacher or parent, you can also talk to your friends. I got some of this information from the different sites already linked but I myself know how hard it is to struggle with self harm so you are not alone. with the right supports and motivation self harm can be something in your past. If you need any more information from The Hope Project ask on the "Lets Chat" button on the website or email Thehopeproject.ie@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. More information Information for parents

Suicidal Thoughts If you are having thoughts of suicide you're not alone. They can be scary and they can give you many other unwanted feelings and thoughts. Remember you don't have to act on these thoughts. You are so loved and worth so much. What are suicidal thoughts? Feeling suicidal can range from thinking about dying to planning how to do it. It might make you feel scared or overwhelmed, but it's important to know you're not alone. Many people go through these thoughts at some point in their lives. People experience suicidal feelings differently. You might feel overwhelmed by tough emotions, feeling like you can't handle them. It might not be so much about wanting to die, but feeling like you can't keep living the way you are. These feelings can grow gradually or fluctuate from one moment to the next. It's normal to feel confused about why you're feeling this way. These thoughts aren't permanent, You will feel okay again, with the right support . When you're in the grip of suicidal feelings, it can be really tough. It might seem like there's no way out, like acting on those feelings is the only option, or that nothing can make the pain go away. But remember, those feelings, though intense, can pass. In this moment, there are things you can try. Even if it feels like nothing will make a difference, give these strategies a chance. You might feel differently once you've given them a shot. Instead of fixating on the future, focus on getting through this moment or day. You've likely experienced similar feelings before, and they've eventually faded. Remind yourself that this pain is temporary; it will likely ease with time. Try changing your immediate thoughts by doing something different or shifting your focus. It doesn't have to be a big change—small steps can help. ​ Don’t make a decision today You don’t need to act on your thoughts right now. You can try to focus on just getting through now, or today, and not the rest of your life. You may have had these thoughts before, but you feel less able to cope today. You might find that you are more able to cope in a few days. ​ Other ways to cope Talk to someone about how you are feeling - This could be a Family Member, Teacher, Friend, Counsellor or a Hotline. If you are finding it hard to talk about what you’re going through, you can try starting with: “Lately, I’ve been feeling…” “I think it started when…” “I’ve been feeling this for a while…” or “I’m thinking about…” Write about your feelings, Writing down how you are feeling can really help. Writing in a journal or on a piece of paper and then destroying that paper can give you a sense of relief. Take things a little at a time. Set out to get through the next day, the next week or month, perhaps the next hour or even less. Tell yourself: "I've got through so far, I can get through the next hour". Coping with these thoughts What you May think or feel ​ hopeless, like there is no point in living tearful and overwhelmed by negative thoughts unbearable pain that you can't imagine ending useless, not wanted or not needed by others desperate, as if you have no other choice like everyone would be better off without you cut off from your body or physically numb fascinated by death. What you may experience poor sleep, including waking up earlier than you want to a change in appetite, weight gain or loss no desire to take care of yourself, for example neglecting your physical appearance wanting to avoid others making a will or giving away possessions struggling to communicate self-loathing and low self-esteem urges to self-harm . Mind.org Distractions ​ Do something else, and focus your attention fully on what you're doing, e.g. • Gardening Household chores Physical exercise - walk, run, cycle, dance. Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) Reading - magazine, self help book Television Seek out a supportive discussion forum on the internet • Learn something new on the internet • Go to the park, the beach - pay attention to nature. Visit someone Music Play with a pet. DIY Feed the birds Sudoku or crossword Do something creative: painting, writing, knitting, play a musical instrument, make a collage, bake a cake, cook a meal, arrange some flowers, make a website or blog. Safety Plan Having a safety plan while in a moment of crisis can be extremely helpful. You can make your own on websites and apps such as: Canva Word Phonto Or you can download some online. Samaritans Getselfhelp SpunOut.ie Everylifematters Resources and helplines Ireland Samaritans - Call 116123 or email Jo@samaritans.ie . ​ Pieta House - Call 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444 ​ Text about it - Text HELLO to 50808 ​ Childline - For people up to the age of 18 Freephone 1800 66 66 66 Text 50101 Live chat at www.childline.ie ​ Go to your GP if you are struggling. In an emergency go to your local hospital or call 999 and ask for Ambulance or Gardi For other Countries please go to our resources and helplines page. Resources If you think that its the end remember your life is just beginning. UK Samaritans - Call 116123 Email jo@samaritans.org ​ Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day Visit the webchat page ​ Papyrus – prevention of young suicide HOPELINE247 Call 0800 068 41 41 Text 07860 039967 Email pat@papyrus-uk.org ​ Childline – for children and young people under 19 Call 0800 1111 SOS Silence of Suicide – for everyone Call 0300 1020 505 – 4pm to midnight every day Email support@sossilenceofsuicide.org ​ Shout Crisis Text Line – for everyone Text "SHOUT" to 85258 ​ YoungMinds Crisis Messenger – for people under 19 Text "YM" to 85258 ​ Go to your GP if you are struggling. If you or someone you know is in Crisis call 999 and ask for Ambulance or Police, or go to your nearest hospital. You will get through this, You are not alone.

Welcome to HOPE HOPE - Hold On, Pain Ends About Us Not all Storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.... Quote of the month Information Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Self Harm Panic Attacks Suicidal thoughts Your Stories "I've been suffering from mental health issues for about 3 years and been struggling with self harm & suicidal thoughts for most of that time. one day last year i had just had enough and i’d completely given up & lost hope that anything would get better, that night i made an attempt on my life which then landed me in hospital requiring treatment. for anyone considering taking their lives please give life another shot, i know things are unimaginably tough for you right now but things can improve with time and the right help. you matter, you’re strong and the world is a better place with you in it. keep fighting <3" Read More

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Your stories Welcome, this part of the hope project is called "your stories". Here you can submit your own story anonymously and if you choose it will be posted here. You can write about anything from your mental health struggles and feelings, bullying, school stress, something traumatic that happened to you etc. This is a way to talk about something that you are too scared to tell anyone. You can also read other peoples story's because maybe you will relate and wont feel so alone. Whatever your story is we are here to listen and it matters. Please press the link to be taken to where you can submit your story. View More He estado sufriendo problemas de salud mental durante aproximadamente 3 años y he estado luchando con autolesiones y pensamientos suicidas durante la mayor parte de ese tiempo. un día el año pasado tuve suficiente y me rendí por completo y perdí la esperanza de que algo mejorara, esa noche hice un atentado contra mi vida que luego me llevó al hospital que requiere tratamiento. para cualquiera que esté considerando quitarse la vida, por favor dele otra oportunidad a la vida, sé que las cosas son inimaginablemente difíciles para usted en este momento, pero las cosas pueden mejorar con el tiempo y la ayuda adecuada. tú importas, eres fuerte y el mundo es un lugar mejor contigo en él. sigue luchando <3 He luchado con la salud mental durante años, ha sido lo más difícil por lo que he tenido que pasar porque me sentía muy solo incluso cuando la gente trataba de ayudarme. Siento que me perdí por completo en el último año y estoy deprimido y ansioso todo el tiempo O simplemente me siento entumecido y eso es aún peor. He tenido muchos intentos de suicidio y también he estado hospitalizado. Tengo el apoyo de mi familia y amigos y por mucho que lo intentan no pueden ayudar. Mis pensamientos suicidas se hicieron mucho más fuertes y seguir adelante todos los días se siente como si estuviera corriendo un maratón. Está mejorando, es simplemente difícil. Sé que seré feliz algún día, es tan difícil esperar eso. Si estás luchando, no estás solo, sigue volando xxx Anchor 1 hola esta es mi historia De niño me costó mucho crecer, me decían que no podía hacer muchas cosas y ellos pensaban que nunca podría. Tengo espina bífida. La espina bífida es un diagnóstico que hacen los médicos mientras estás en el útero o tan pronto como naces, o eso decían cuando era niño, pero ahora te pueden diagnosticar más adelante en la vida. Me diagnosticaron cuando cumplí dos años, le decían a mi madre que no me pasaba nada, pero lo había. Ha sido difícil crecer, ser juzgado en público, ser intimidado en la escuela y ser tratado de manera totalmente diferente y no es justo. La gente me considera afortunada porque hay otras personas que lo pasan mucho peor que yo y lo sé. Me consideran afortunado en comparación con ellos porque puedo caminar, puedo vivir mi vida y estoy muy lleno de eso. No deberíamos ser tratados de manera diferente. Como todavía estoy en la escuela secundaria, la batalla aún no ha terminado, pero hay que seguir adelante. Voy a alcanzar el oro debajo del arcoíris 🌈 Esa es mi historia Los últimos 3 o 4 años he lidiado con problemas de salud mental, he ido a diferentes organizaciones para recibir terapia. Luché con pensamientos suicidas y consideraría actuar sobre ellos a diario. Me hacía daño a mí mismo y había días en los que no quería hacer nada más que quedarme en la cama lejos del mundo. Pero después de un tiempo de terapia, comprendí cómo me sentía y mejoré. Las grietas no pueden sanar por completo, pero sé que estoy mucho más feliz que antes porque esperaba y trabajé duro para estar donde estoy hoy. Hay luz al final de un túnel y una vez que te das cuenta de que no estás solo, ese es tu primer paso en la dirección correcta. I have tried to end my life 7 times, the last time I was in hospital for a good while. I still think about doing it again but then I remember all the people I would be leaving behind and I cant do that to them. People say it will get better but i know it will take a lot of time to get there but I know I can do this. YOU HAVE GOT THIS I BELIEVE IN YOU ! Los últimos 3 o 4 años he lidiado con problemas de salud mental, he ido a diferentes organizaciones para recibir terapia. Luché con pensamientos suicidas y consideraría actuar sobre ellos a diario. Me hacía daño a mí mismo y había días en los que no quería hacer nada más que quedarme en la cama lejos del mundo. Pero después de un tiempo de terapia, comprendí cómo me sentía y mejoré. Las grietas no pueden sanar por completo, pero sé que estoy mucho más feliz que antes porque esperaba y trabajé duro para estar donde estoy hoy. Hay luz al final de un túnel y una vez que te das cuenta de que no estás solo, ese es tu primer paso en la dirección correcta. mi historia comenzó cuando tenía 10 años cuando fui abusado sexualmente por uno de mis amigos hermanos, sucedió en múltiples ocasiones y realmente no me golpeó hasta que tenía 14 o 15 años. Comencé a sentirme muy ansioso y nervioso también como si sufriera episodios depresivos. durante ese tiempo, comencé a autolesionarme como una forma de sobrellevar la situación. Fue cuando tenía 16 años cuando comencé a experimentar pensamientos suicidas que consumían mi mente todo el tiempo. Actualmente tengo 17 años y todavía estoy luchando con mi mente, pensamientos suicidas y la idea de recaer. Espero que todos los que están leyendo esto estén bien y se mantengan fuertes. eres tan valorado. eres tan digno y te quiero mucho esa es mi historia x I recently lost my uncle to cancer and it fully destroyed me, i ended up shutting myself away and turning to self harm as i couldn't even start to explain the feelings in me. But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel even when its beyond hard to find, but throughout it ive learnt theres always going to be someone there to help you and get you back on the right track x "I’ve been struggling my whole life with my mental health I grew up with drug addicted parents and the trauma and pain from that really broke me I found one of my parents almost dead one day but I never really understood half of it tell I got older it only got worse when I started secondary school I spiralled into a bad depression I started self harming and developing my own mental issues on top of the trauma I grew up with the pain I felt inside broke me racing sad thoughts 24 hours of the day and I jsut couldn’t think about anything else I tried loads of things to help me but nothing stopped I had restless nights and a chest filled with axienty all the times I was sent to camhs and told them all of my story and I was told I was looking for attention at that point I felt so alone that I was nearing a attempt on my life i tried peita house they where good but it Only helped for a few hours to share my story but it dint change anything for me I was so tired of it all I left school stopped doing the things I loved and I felt so bad because most of the pain I was feeling was projected onto others with anger and I just wanted to scream my pain out but I jsut couldn’t in fear of being judged every day was a loop i simply thought nobody would care and when I came home every day or night I had nobody to turn to because my parents would be on drugs or asleep because they where taking drugs the night before. I grew up so quick because of all this I still struggle to this day but I’m getting better now the scars I have are just battle scars and it reminds me everyday that I’m strong because look what I got myself through makes me feel so proud of myself because I’ve been through the unthinkable sad life and I somehow pulled through -HOLD ON PAIN ENDS" Your Stories Do you want your story submitted anonymously on the page. Choose an Issue Write Your story here Send Thank you, You are very brave.

Depression Depression is more than an unhappy feeling for feeling fed up for a few days its much more than that. Everyone can feel sad from time to time but depression is constant and doesn't go away easily and someone might not know why they are depressed. Its not a sign of weakness or something you can just snap out of. ​ With the right treatment Some with depression can make a full recovery. Symptoms continuous low mood or sadness feeling hopeless and helpless having low self-esteem feeling tearful feeling worthless or guilt-ridden feeling irritable and intolerant of others having no motivation or interest in things finding it difficult to make decisions not getting any enjoyment out of life irritable mood feeling anxious or worried having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself. moving or speaking slower than usual changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased) constipation unexplained aches and pains lack of energy low sex drive (loss of libido) changes to your menstrual cycle disturbed sleep – difficulty falling asleep, waking up early or sleeping more than usual not doing well at work avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities neglecting your hobbies and interests having difficulties in your home and family life. If you or someone you know is unsafe or having a medical emergency call your country's emergency number - 999, 911, 112, 111. ​ For more information and resources go to our helpline page. ​ Remember there will always be someone there to listen. ​ View More Information on this page is from the HSE and NHS website. Causes bereavement divorce illness redundancy job or money worries Biological - Biological theories of depression place blame on the brain and the malfunctioning of some of the chemicals that comprise it. Psychological - The psychological theories of depression focus mostly on the experience of loss. Stressful events Personality Family history Giving birth Loneliness Alcohol and drugs Illness Read more Treatment for depression can involve a combination of: self-help talking therapies medicines Exercise Exercise can help depression and it's one of the main treatments for mild depression. Antidepressants Antidepressants are tablets that treat the symptoms of depression. There are almost 30 different types of antidepressant. Your doctor will prescribe these. Combination therapy Your GP may recommend that you take a course of antidepressants plus talking therapy. For moderate to severe depression, an antidepressant and CBT usually works better than one treatment. Mental health teams You may be referred to a mental health team. They could include psychologists, psychiatrists, specialist nurses and occupational therapists. These teams often provide intensive specialist talking treatments as well as prescribed medication. Talking treatments Your doctor may refer you to talking therapy for moderate to severe depression. Read more