I don't know anymore.
The story
(dont mind my terrible spelling)
My inner void
By: Samuel Ison
And then i fall. and fall. and fall. and fall. and fall. death isnt what i thought it would be. my life isnt falshing before my eyes. im not crying. im not angry that this is how it ends. th whole world is burning around me. we fucked up the whole world. for once i dont feel what i used to feel. i dont feel angry at myself. i dont feel gultiy about things i couldnt change. for the first time im not wondering about what death feels like. im not wondering anything. im not wondering why im falling for so long. i dont know what this feeling is. falling. forever. it feels nice. death isnt what i thought it would be. I dont see 'the light'. i dont see all my memories replaying in my head. I dont see my dead loved ones. i dont see a glimpse of heaven. or hell. I cant hear anything. the wind is rushing all around me. and then. nothing. peace. i dont wake up as a new person. i dont see any ghosts or people. i dont see heaven or hell. i dont see god. i dont see jesus. i see fog. all around. i cant see whats behind me or in front of me. except a road. im walking down the road. the road seems to go on forever. i keep walking. its peaceful. its just me, the road, and the fog. who am i? do i really even care? where am i? i dont really care. what is this place? i really dont care. what did i leave behind? choas. i always wake up from this dream right about now. I dont wake up crying or screaming or sweating. i wake up perfectly fine. i think my body makes me wake up befor i truly walk into the unknown. death perhaps. maybe if i keep walking...i wouldnt wake up again. now tell me this. why am i not scared of that?
I want someone to text me everyday 'are you ok?' and if i reply with 'no' then they simply say 'ok'. thats it. i dont want them to have pity on me. i just want somone to know. i want someone to want to know and when i tell them they dont pry. they dont ask anything. they just say 'ok'. is that to much to ask?
you know whats funny? when i cut myself the first time i wasnt crying or having a mental breakdown or at my lowest. i was watching fucking desendents at midnight and i had just thought. 'i wonder what it feels like?' so i grabbed a thumbtack and sratched my skin until it bled. i didnt feel anything. it didnt hurt like it should have. i didnt cry afterwards either. i didnt regret doing it and i still kinda dont. i didnt even flinch as i scraped off my skin until it bled. then i just stared at it. i didnt have any reaction to seeing my blood on that thumbtack or the blood coming from my arm. another time that i cut myself on my thigh i didnt have a reaction then either. i didnt even flinch the tiniest bit. and thats what keeps me up at night because i know that if i did that to anyone else. even a stranger. i would do anything to take it back. i would say im sorry until i couldnt speak. i would cry and scream at myself. i would hate myself forever for doing something like that. but if my best friend held a gun to my head i wouldnt even flinch. i would apoligize for doing something that made her have to go to all the trouble of having to kill me. and then in the end i would probably ask her to hand me the gun so i could shoot myself so that she wouldnt be charged for murder or have the burden of killing me. like the song goes 'you could slit my throat and in my my last gasping breath i would apolgize for bleeding on your shirt- your so last summer by taking sunday back'
its 4:34am right now. im so tired. but sleep isnt an option anymore. im haulcinating. bugs. bugs everywhere. STOP. LET ME SLEEP. and my brain says "no." my brain says "not until the sun is up." stop. let me sleep. and my brain says "no."
its 4:44am right now. im so tired. but sleep isnt an option anymore. im haulcinating. bugs. bugs everywhere. STOP. LET ME SLEEP. and my brain says "no." my brain says "not until the sun is up." stop. let me sleep. and my brain says "no.

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Thank you for sharing your experience so openly; it sounds like you're going through a lot right now, and it's understandable to feel overwhelmed by such heavy emotions. The imagery of falling and the recurring theme of voids and unknowns illustrates the depth of what you're experiencing. It's important to recognize that self-harm can often be a coping mechanism for processing emotions and stress, even if, at times, it doesn't feel like it. The way you've articulated your need for someone just to be present and acknowledge your feelings without judgment or questioning is powerful and echoes a common desire for unconditional support. Dealing with insomnia and hallucinations due to exhaustion can be incredibly challenging and disorientating; it's clear that you're in a place where finding peace seems elusive. Please remember, it's okay to reach out for professional help if you're feeling trapped in these cycles, and there are people who care and want to support you through this journey.
really appreciate you opening up and sharing your story; it's not easy to do that. your experience of finding a kind of peace in the void is super relatable. sometimes, not feeling anything can be better than being overwhelmed with emotions. i totally get what you mean about wanting someone just to acknowledge your feelings without the need for a "fix." sometimes, you just want someone to say, "yeah, I hear ya" and let you be. when you mentioned, "i don't see the light," it hit me hard; it's like there's comfort in the fog that surrounds us. i've felt that, too. for real, you're not alone in this. be kind to yourself and take it one step at a time 🙂
I get where you're coming from, but I have to admit, I don't totally agree with the way you've embraced that void. it seems kind of bleak and intense. when you say that falling forever feels nice, I can't help but wonder; isn't there something worth holding onto? even on the toughest days, I've found that a little spark of hope makes a difference. I get that you want someone to just say "ok" when you're not feeling great, but maybe it's worth letting people in more. sometimes having someone who really gets it can change things up. it sounds like a lot to deal with, and I hope you find a bit of light in all the fog you've described.
hey, i feel you. there's something about the way you describe falling into the void that feels real and raw. i’ve had my own days where everything feels like it's on fire, and instead of panic, there's this weird calmness. “i don't see 'the light'” you said, and honestly, same here. sometimes the light is just overrated. i get the whole wanting someone to just check in without the drama—sometimes all we need is a simple "how's it going?". reminds me of my buddy who just says “what’s up” and doesn’t expect more than a grunt in response, and it's like a weight off my shoulders. hang in there; it's a wild ride, but there's always more to the story than what it seems. 😊
hey, i hear you, but i'm not completely on the same page. the whole falling thing sounds a bit too dark. i mean, there's always gotta be something worth fighting for, right? in my own life, even when everything seems messed up, there's always that one thing that keeps me going. i get wanting support without all the questions, but sometimes letting people help is a good move. you never know, someone could surprise you with the kind of help they offer. hope things get better for you soon.
really appreciate you sharing your story, and honestly, i totally get it. the feeling of falling and finding some kind of peace in that void is something i've been through too. it's almost like, in the stillness of it all, there's a strange comfort that comes with not having the usual chaos buzzing around in your head; it's like a pause in the storm just to catch a breath. and wanting someone to just be there without asking a million questions, that's super important. sometimes, all you need is someone to say "i'm here" and leave it at that. there's a lot of strength in realizing what you need and speaking up for it, and i find that really hopeful. keep looking for those peaceful moments and take them as they come.
i get where you're coming from, but i gotta say, it feels like you're letting yourself sink too deep into that void. ain't there anything better to focus on???? the peace you find in that space sounds kinda sketchy to me. like, why settle for just floating around when you could be climbing out and finding some real-life things to get amped about? sure, everyone has their moments of feeling lost, but staying there doesn't really help, does it? i've had times when it felt like everything was just heavy fog, but pushing through eventually brought me to a clearer spot; maybe try that and see how it goes? we all need someone who just listens, but a little bit of probing from them might open up some good stuff, too. give it a thought. 🤔
wow, i totally get what you're saying. it's like you're just falling and you don't care anymore, and honestly, i've been there too. it's weird how that nothingness can feel better than the crap we deal with daily. sometimes you just wanna shout, "leave me alone!!!!!!" and not have to explain yourself. i remember a time when i felt the same, wondering if walking into the unknown was better. and yeah, sometimes it feels like no one really gets it. that feeling where you just want someone to know you're not okay without probing into every detail? 100% agree. it's tough, and i hope you find a way through. we're all stumbling through together. 😞
really appreciate you sharing your thoughts here; it takes a lot of guts to put that out there. i completely resonate with the feeling of falling endlessly and finding a strange kind of peace in that void. it's like you said, "i don't feel angry at myself," and honestly, that hits home. for many of us, there's relief in just letting go of all those crashing waves of emotions. i've felt the same way when you just want someone to acknowledge how you're feeling without having to put on a show. sometimes, all you need is for someone to say, "i hear you," and that's enough. there’s solidarity in knowing others are out there, grappling with these complex feelings too. keep holding on, we're all in this together.
thank you for opening up and sharing your story. i mostly agree with what you're saying about the feeling of falling and the unexpected calm that comes with it. it's that moment when "death isn't what i thought it would be;" and everything just quiets down. sometimes, that silence is all we crave. i get where you're coming from, especially with wanting someone to check in without needing all the answers. it's something many of us experience but don't often voice. however, i can't help but think, isn't there something better waiting on the other side of all this uncertainty? sometimes, even when things feel bleak, holding onto a thread of hope can make all the difference. you're definitely not alone on this journey. hang in there. 🙏🏼💪🏽
i appreciate you taking the time to share such a deeply personal experience. your narrative of falling into what feels like an eternal void captures a complex emotional state that many can relate to. the symbolism of the world burning around us while finding an unexpected calm in descent speaks volumes to the chaos we all sometimes feel internally. 😔 your description of seeking acknowledgment without intervention—wanting someone simply to say "are you ok?" without delving further—highlights a desire for connection without the weight of expectations. while i mostly agree with your feelings, perhaps there's potential in allowing space for others to offer support beyond simple acknowledgment. there are often unanticipated opportunities for healing when we permit even a small degree of vulnerability. the human condition is indeed intricate, yet it's within this complexity that we find both challenge and hope. 🙏
i really get what you're saying, and it resonates deeply. you've articulated that falling sensation so well; it's like embracing the descent provides some relief from the constant turmoil. when you talked about not feeling guilty for once, that's a sentiment i can relate to. sometimes, stepping into the void feels oddly liberating, especially when everything else feels overwhelming. 😞 i totally understand the wish for someone to simply acknowledge your struggle without prying into it. it's crucial to feel seen without the pressure of having to explain or justify. just know you aren't alone in these feelings, and there is strength in sharing your truth with us.