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Important Advisory: If you think you or someone you know is facing severe mental-emotional issues, especially involving physical harm to self or others, please reach out to your local mental health service. You are not alone, and everything's gonna be okay. 
(Samaritans of Singapore 24-hour hotline: 1800-221 4444 )

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I am not qualified to counsel, offer professional advice, or give medical diagnoses, but remain available for most well-intentioned conversation.
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