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Shamus

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2020.09.19 13:12

I was feeling distressed yesterday and without anyone to talk

to about it I called an organisation known as Samaritans. The call was really helpful and I felt much better after it. In the UK anyone can call them and the call is completely confidential. The simple act of talking to another person and having them listen really helped me.

I hope that anyone who struggles with something can have the opportunity to speak to someone about it. Sometimes all we need is a patient and listening ear that we can share our struggles with. It saddens me to think of all the people who have been unable to do this.

I then read about Samaritans and discovered that the organisation was founded in 1953 by a vicar that learned about the tragic suicide of a fourteen year old girl who, having begun her first period, mistakenly feared that she had an STD. He later said "Little girl, I didn't know you, but you have changed the rest of my life for good." (Quote from Wikipedia.)

I believe organisations like this can play an important role in helping people who have nowhere else to turn.

I wondered about other countries too and so I want to ask if in your country there is an organisation like this?
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  • sun 2020.09.19 13:17

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    我也不知道中国是否有这样的组织
  • Aishwarya 2020.09.19 13:17

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    Iam not sure if India has such kind of organisation. If there it would be really helpful..iam from India. But there are many NGO in India for mental rehabilitation and old aged people
  • Patricio 2020.09.19 13:18

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    Oh, I'm so sorry but glad you got help. We can find help in churches here.
  • mei 2020.09.19 13:19

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    中国好像没有
  • Estefania Olave 2020.09.19 13:20

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    No, in my country mental health doesn't treat like something important😓
  • Stranger 2020.09.19 13:22

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    My university sent an email for all students, since it’s COVID-19 people may feel stressful and lonely and want to deliver their sadness of negative feelings to someone who can help, so yeah they have a very good group with psychology knowledge who can help them all to become stronger and reduce their pain, that’s a really good I’m proud and happy to know that some people really care about what others are going through.
  • Estefania Olave 2020.09.19 13:22

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    Even people thinks that going to psychiatrist or psychologist is for crazies
  • anna 2020.09.19 13:25

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    Indeed I feel the language exchange app could be an outlet for people’s depression or other emotions, cause the language learners always give the other people full attention, so an voice call would be like a free therapy :)
  • Hana 2020.09.19 13:26

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    I’m glad you’ve got help:)
  • Hana 2020.09.19 13:26

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    @ Estefania Olave Agree with you
  • Hasna 2020.09.19 13:31

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    It doesn't exist here that kind of organisation even going to psychologist is something shamefull here for alot of people (the mentality of arab society in general). And people do not have any standards of listening and understanding the other person and their struggles
  • lupita 2020.09.19 13:37

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    Yes, there are
  • She Vel Eva 2020.09.19 14:03

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    There are organizations like this. One of my friends work there. She helped many people to overcome different distressed feelings.
  • Marie 2020.09.19 14:09

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    Yes, We have a hotline opened 24/7. They re professional. It's not a association. We have also another hotline called SOS Friendship: Listening service designed to welcome the words of those who, at some point in their lives, are going through a difficult period. Another for young people Listening, information and guidance for young people in the areas of physical, psychological and social health. Etc.... These calls are free. It's anonymous. Open 7/7 24/24.
  • Desert rose 2020.09.19 14:14

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    First news. I think we don't have this service 🙄
  • Desert rose 2020.09.19 14:16

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    It will be better if they can also oriented or guide to solve something the caller needs 😊
  • Caroline我是小敏 2020.09.19 14:18

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    We have the same Organization in Taiwan called Teacher Chang, it’s well know in Taiwan because they propagandize it on TV, internet etc for many people, especially in news below. If people in bad situation, they or their friends and family will know how to find some ways to help if they need someone to talk to.... Eventually, I’m glad that you’ve got help! Nice😊
  • Coco不宅 2020.09.19 16:42

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    I don’t know what kind of struggles you have been through but I want to say whatever it is, I wish you all the best. I don’t comment / like your post often but I read what you posted. The stuff you shared is really curing and lovely. I’m sure there are many people out there who are just like me thinking the same thing. I want to say thank you for your posts and hope you could feel better soon
  • john 2020.09.19 20:07

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    Suicide hotlines... as far as I know, that’s it in the USA (unless you have a job with good health benefits - which are fewer and fewer jobs these days,
  • Samia 2020.09.19 22:24

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    @Estefania Olave same here
  • sophy 2020.09.20 02:21

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    I'm one of those people who love to hear you read these poems. And I hope you will always be happy.
  • ВаленТина Никити 2020.09.20 02:35

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    Yes, there is a helpline in my city. You can call and get help. But real help from friends
  • 老王 Lao Wang 2020.09.20 12:16

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    As far as I know, we have. I come from China .
  • 老王 Lao Wang 2020.09.20 12:21

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    ❤🤲
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 12:57

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    @sun Thank you for answering. ☺
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 12:57

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    @Aishwarya That's good to hear. ☺, I hope the needy can get their help. 🙏
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 12:58

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    @Patricio Thank you for sharing. ☺
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 12:59

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    @mei That's interesting. I wonder if there some alternatives available for those that need them. I hope so. 🙏
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:00

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    @Estefania Olave Oh, that's unfortunate. I wonder what people will do instead. Perhaps they can seek some help from religious organisations. 🙏
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:01

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    @Stranger This is really great to hear! Thank you for sharing. 😊🙏
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:02

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    @anna Yes! You make a good point. There are some nice people to be found. 😊✨
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:02

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    @Hana Thank you. 😊
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:03

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    @Hasna This is really unfortunate. 😔
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:03

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    @lupita Awesome. ☺
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:04

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    @She Vel Eva Wonderful! One of my previous co-workers did this too! She was a really kind and understanding person and I think she helped many people. 😊✨
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:04

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    @Marie Wow. This is wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing. 😊🙏✨
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:05

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    @Desert rose Yes, some counselling in different areas could really prove helpful to different people. ☺
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:06

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    @Caroline我是小敏 Wow Teacher Chang sounds like a very kind service! Thank you for sharing. 😄
  • Aishwarya 2020.09.21 13:06

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    @Shamus Yes indeed!
  • Aishwarya 2020.09.21 13:07

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    Thanks for sharing this post! I
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:07

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    @Coco不宅 Wow, thank you always Coco. 😊✨
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:08

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    @john Ah, that's good for the first part but a shame about the second. Services like these could benefit so many more people if only they could access them. 🙏
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:09

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    @sophy Thank you so much. 🤗✨
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:10

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    @ВаленТина Никити Ah, that's great. ☺, And yes, true, deep friends can be a real blessing. 🙏
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:10

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    @老王 Lao Wang Thank you for sharing. 😊
  • Shamus 2020.09.21 13:11

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    @Samia Yes, sadly it's the case for many people. I hope things will be better for them in the future. 🙏
  • john 2020.09.21 19:19

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    So true. After you put the question out there it occurred to me to wonder... How many lives would be improved or even saved if people who needed assistance in introspecting themselves and their problems could get help before the crisis became a call to a suicide prevention line? So many lives could probably be greatly improved long term from the course corrections possible from objective and informed advice from people with broader experience & training than your average fumbling 20 year old. Not everyone who stops short of the suicide hotline crisis negotiated life’s difficulties successfully.
  • Shamus 2020.09.23 10:32

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    @john Well put sir. Agreed. 🙏

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