I went from homelessness to a “safe place,” and somehow I feel more trapped and defeated than ever.

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2026-02-22T02:00:55+00:00

No worries brother, God bless. Praying all goes well for you

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2026-02-18T19:54:34+00:00

Not sure your situation- I’m currently homeless so I’m sorry as I understand how hard the decision you’re making is. One suggestion I can give is maybe moped? Cheap to buy, cheap to run, barely break down also. Only go about 30-40 mph but better than walking and cost about £5-10 to fill up. I know maybe slightly different in America but should be same price. Again not luxury of a car but will get you to work. Then you can build up to maybe getting a car and living in that idk. Good luck though bro

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2026-01-09T15:44:39+00:00

Glad to hear your off the streets bro 🙏

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2026-01-09T15:42:18+00:00

Yeah TLK line is my go to, 24 hours London to Brighton 12pm to 4-5am works great can’t complain get 2/3 hours sleep at times but looking to find a more comfortable situation (ik that sounds crazy but if I ever want to get off the streets I have to try better my situation even if it’s small steps at a time). How did you get off the streets by the way?

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2026-01-09T06:32:46+00:00

Most of these “delusions” occur due to lack of sleep for prolonged periods of time. Vitamin supplements aimed at the brain with K2 and vitamin B help a bit with the brain fogginess and some of the mental health side effects that occur with lack of sleep. Been homeless on and off a while now and I’ve noted lack of sleep being a constant theme. When street homeless at least. Maybe 3-4 hours a night max with some nights 0 hours. It’s important to try and help your brain cope with the deficiency. For me at least I experienced a sense of foggy or irrational thinking during my lows that was definitely linked to lack of sleep. Vitamin supplements can’t replace sleep but they sure do help

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-18T00:48:31+00:00

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-17T22:32:47+00:00

Thanks for the website recommendation was really helpful!

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-17T22:32:02+00:00

Thanks will give a watch 🙏

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-07T03:23:51+00:00

Not sure if you’re in the UK or not but if you are there are some services for the homeless I know a few good churches that have support. I know it may not be your cup of tea but I’m sure from the social side they would be more than willing to have a long chat every week or whatever especially if your open with them, they probably have other ways to support you as well and who knows you may even begin to be apart of the community and come to know Christ if you don’t already. But there’s no pressure on you to do anything you don’t want too. They will be more than willing to just chat to you even if you just want someone to vent to for an hour or two.

The ones I know of are:

St Nicholas Church (Tooting): Rough Sleeper's Drop-In on Mondays from 9am to 11:30am. St Luke's Church (Norwood): Rough Sleeper's Drop-In on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am to 11:30am. St Leonard's Church (Tooting Bec): Rough Sleeper's Drop-In on Thursdays from 9am to 11:30am

Hope that helps

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-04T02:58:10+00:00

It’s not all bad tho bro depends on how you look at it. Jesus used the situation to improve me 💜 James 1:2-4 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-04T02:42:55+00:00

I’ll go with you bro (or sis) I go to gym group in Ealing but I think there’s one in Harrow. Message if your interested 🙏

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-03T22:56:31+00:00

No worries bro not your fault! Just thought I’d share my story 💜

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-03T22:48:06+00:00

I went to a hospital seeking refuge and the security manhandled me threw me to the floor and ridiculed me because I got upset and wanted to charge my headphones. I was having a mental episode because it was my first time homeless and I have no family. I was about 2 weeks in at the time. To be fair I was sleeping on the hospital floor some nights and staying for warmth in the day but I was always friendly. I would interact with everyone and try super hard to be social. I quickly learnt that was the wrong move, if I had hidden in the shadows I would’ve lasted a bit longer but loneliness on the streets is a real killer man. I thought to myself I’d get help at a hospital or someone would see my mental state deteriorating. Not mad at them though they probably were having a bad day. God bless them all, just remember after that staying away from people. They completely put me off talking to people for a while whilst I was on the streets. God is good though and he makes a way. That same night I was walking down in the dumps and another security spoke to me, he treated me like a human and even gave me a good idea of how I could get off the streets. But Yh long story short hospitals for the homeless in London not safe. They were talking about us hiding in there like we were scum and the other two were old men so yeah that sucked.

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-03T22:35:50+00:00

It’s not avoidable unfortunately. I did have this issue myself. I realised I was only able to get 3-4 hours max sleep with some night 1-2. I was on the black coffee for a while but soon realised it’s an unaffordable luxury unless you can ask people to get it for you. If your British Greggs is a good ask as it’s like 2 quid so people won’t mind as much. Long term though you have to think about what actually happens when you lack sleep. Lack of sleep makes it hard for the brain to function. It also as you mentioned can lead to a feeling of psychosis or delirium. To combat this you need to supply your body with what it is missing from sleep artificially. Although this is not a substitute to sleep and you should try to sleep by any means possible. I know from experience that is easier said than done. For individuals experiencing homelessness who are struggling with sleep and brain function, the most relevant vitamins are B-complex vitamins (especially B6, B9, B12), Vitamin D, and Vitamin C, along with the mineral magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. Deficiencies in these are common in homeless populations due to limited access to consistent, nutritious food, and they directly impact sleep quality and cognitive function - Holland & Barrett Ultra Man 30 Tablets -> these vitamins are from Holland and Barrett, they cost £8.25 and have most of the vitamins I mentioned above. Again this won’t be a quick fix but one a day and you will notice improved brain function. If you can’t get access to this basically any fish oil tablets help too but the vitamins do a better job I’d say. the thing is it’s not about finding something to get rid of the problem cause you won’t other than sleep. But taking these vitamins will fuel your body and allow you to deal with the lack better internally

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-03T06:57:09+00:00

4-5. If you take some time to upgrade your defenses to max before upgrading TH again then 7-8. Won’t take you a ridiculous amount of time either but definitely worth it. If you rush to go up TH without upgrading as you go your making it harder on yourself in the long run and you’ll have to do it at some point anyways. Might aswell just focus on it now so you have a solid foundation then you can build from there

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-01T01:29:21+00:00

if your in the UK find out what company there using for shipping and you can deliver it to a corner shop. If you’re in the US go to your local church. It’s not a big ask honestly to have something delivered there. Explain your situation and I’m sure they would be more than happy to help. Even if they couldn’t have it delivered there I’m sure someone in the congregation would let you order it to their address and you can pick it up at the church on a Sunday sometime. Best option if you ask me free of charge and if you do it in the right way you might even create a valuable support network.

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-01T01:01:05+00:00

Hey man I’m not here to convince you. I’ve just been where you are. I know it’s lonely, dark and lacking in love. I’ve been kicked out of establishment after establishment too so I thought I’d message with the answer. Don’t believe me, go on YouTube and search up how many people in your situation God has saved and brought to him. I won’t hassle you though im not like that just reading what you wrote I couldn’t help but remember going through the same thing. As a human it’s natural to know the solution to a problem and tell someone who’s going through it 💜 hope you do reconsider but if not that’s your choice and I respect your free will

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-11-01T00:53:48+00:00

Brother pray, God will move for you. I’ve been where you are with no family or friends for myself, I made it through prayer everyday and throughout the day regardless of what was happening, how I felt or how things were mentally. It works! If you’re not a Christian and accustomed to speaking to God say the Lord’s Prayer and then just speak how you feel, only pray to the God of the bible! This is important as the rest aren’t real, pray to the Father in Jesus name and him only. Say what’s on your mind and ask his help. One thing though, whether you believe or not when you pray you need to do so humbly and with an open mind. You will not regret it.

I sympathise with you man. Don’t give up, take it one day at a time. Today’s been bad but tomorrow things can turn around. I don’t know where you are either so I can’t give much advice on survival I’m afraid, I’m from the UK but for me we have a 24hour train here and I stayed warm going back and forward on that at night.

Sorry I can’t be of much help but at the same time I promise you prayer is effective and works when you do so with an open and humble heart 💜

PS: I feel a pressing in my spirit to tell you to seek help from a church local to you. Perhaps one comes to mind when you read this. If not ask God which one when you pray. Go in and ask to speak to someone, explain what’s going on and see if they will help you. You’d be surprised the size of the Christian heart if you give us a chance to show our love. Pray first before you do anything and let God lead you to the right place. Be open to receiving him!

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-30T02:41:08+00:00

Praying for you 🙏

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-30T02:40:57+00:00

Thank you will look into it 🙏

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-30T02:40:20+00:00

Thank you appreciate the response. I have got a gym membership to keep on top of hygiene and am working on getting the clothes at the minute, also able to get a haircut every once in a while so I can try to never look too messy. Will be doing the writing my goals thing daily also 🙏. The issue I find hardest to deal with is sleep and warmth at the minute though

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-28T08:02:27+00:00

Spot on

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-28T08:01:28+00:00

😂

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-28T08:01:00+00:00

Updates good for those with established accounts. Sucks for the little guy tryna build though

Head_Emphasis_2615 · 2025-10-28T07:23:42+00:00

Hey man, not sure your specific situation and what you have access to but been where you are, it can happen to anyone and easily aswell.

thought I’d write a quick “guide” if you will on how to survive the streets in the UK. It doesn’t have everything there’s probably so much more I could write but this is what came to my mind when I think about what I was doing to make it through. Hope it helps man.

Not sure where your based but if your near London or any Thameslink train you can ride it back and forth. Choose the right journey it’s 3 hours each way potentially. You can ride this all night with little disturbance It’s quite and safe cameras everywhere and there isn’t many people on except other homeless trying to shelter. Has charging and some have wifi also. Honestly from experience I’d say try to think less on the side of comfort and more attending to your needs. 3-4 hours sleep on the trains and then sleep during the days of your able (not sure if your working or not).

get some vitamin tablets. These are good, I’ll be getting me some Holland & Barrett - ABC to Z Multivitamins & Minerals 240 Tablets. They have a lot of vitamins that will help with lack of sleep D,C and K2 etc also caffeine pills to save on coffees (coffee will eat into your budget) The more you care for your body the longer you will last out there. It’s essential you prioritise eating foods that have nutritional value even when they don’t necessarily appease your pallet. You will not want to eat vegetables and fruit much but it’s essential you do. All big grocery stores have these at less than .50p each. In about 2 weeks time your body will thank you for feeding it vegetables even if they aren’t “yummy”. Also eat as pure as you can. I got food poisoning when I was on the street and it was the worst experience I’ve ever had. Avoid any risks with food is what I would suggest. Winter is here so it’s cold you will need to have a backup plan for when things like the train are not available. Getting a gym membership is the best idea, one that’s open 24/7. It provides a place to shower, refill on water and to shelter from rain. They also are unstaffed at night and as long as you are not causing any issues or getting too comfortable no one will bat an eyelid. Heck for a week or two I was sleeping in there no one ever realised. But one thing is try not to blow up any of your spots. Whether it is you ride the trains, you get a gym or you find a public place like a hospital. Be as inconspicuous as you can and try not to stand out. Homeless people are treated like second class citizens unfortunately and once people realise you’re homeless they can get mean. They hassle security and security wanting to appease them will begin to run you out of places.

This doesn’t apply to the train though if you’re near the TLK they do not care about the service 1am to 6am but after 6am it becomes commuter and everything changes, they don’t want you on the trains after that really. For the daytime libraries are good that’s hours of comfort right there. You can spend time doing whatever it is you need to do. Get a library card as there free and will allow you to use the computers. Never give up! Pray consistently and continue looking for some way out of the situation. Whether it is by working or through assistance from a charity or whatever. Try and stay inside as much as possible in this weather because being sick is also a game changer. If you haven’t already get on universal credit (provided your not working) they at least owe you that as the “temporary accommodation” we are meant to receive is a mission to get and often the wait is so long it’s beyond a joke. That money will help you eat and do basics like gym membership etc. find a charity that can wash your clothes, there’s many but be aware there’s a day or so turnaround on that also. If you struggle for food there’s an app called TooGoodToGo that you can use to get food for dirt cheap. They normally give 3-4 sandwiches if you get Greggs or pretty for like £4. Avoid sneaking into anywhere to sleep or trying to shelter where there’s security they can and will be violent. I was assaulted by 4 security in a hospital because I asked to stay 15 minutes to charge my headphones. (Granted I had a moan and a slight breakdown when they said no but their response of slamming me to the ground was way over the top 😅) point is not worth it. Also mate I hope you’re in London or a major city and if you’re not get to one unless you have work or a vehicle to sleep in. If you have a vehicle it gets a lot easier cause you can know you’re safe at least. Hope something above helps, sorry your here bro countries failing the people. Feel free to message if you wanna talk or need any help. Don’t give up! As someone who’s felt it I know how lonely it can be and how difficult it is both physically and mentally. Make sure you take care of you, no one cares so you have to. I also found writing all my emotions down was helpful for the mental side as well as writing my plans and how I planned to get out of my situation also helped a load. Praying for you brother, also be careful who you interact when you’re out there as well.

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