People who commit suicide

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I think it's sad that it has to come to such an action, but I believe every person has the right to choose whether to live or not. I've been through some very rough mental struggles throughout my life that made me feel like offing myself. To this very day I still have the occasional suicidal thoughts, but not anywhere near as impactful as they once were. Like many have said, none of us asked to be in this world, so whether we want to be in this world or not should be up to the individual.

This is a very touchy subject in general that will have many differing views. I'm sure a large percentage of people in life have at least thought about suicide during really tough struggles. We often try and run from our problems and when there seems like there's no way out, it feels that such actions are deemed necessary to get away from something you cannot escape.

Well, I am glad you are still here!

 

[Cory]

Well, I am glad you are still here!

Thank you, I'm surprised I've made it this far as bad as my mental state has been throughout my life. Hopefully, I'll start being more optimistic one day.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Thank you, I'm surprised I've made it this far as bad as my mental state has been throughout my life. Hopefully, I'll start being more optimistic one day.

Hopefully!

 

[PGen98]

Thank you, I'm surprised I've made it this far as bad as my mental state has been throughout my life. Hopefully, I'll start being more optimistic one day.

If you ever need anyone to chat with that understands the struggle, I'm right here, my inbox is always open.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

If you ever need anyone to chat with that understands the struggle, I'm right here, my inbox is always open.

Aww, you're so sweet

 

[PGen98]

Aww, you're so sweet

 

[Cory]

Hopefully!

Hope can always be a good thing!

If you ever need anyone to chat with that understands the struggle, I'm right here, my inbox is always open.

That's too sweet of you, thank you so much!

 

[zoldos]

Cowards. Weak, worthless cowards. And I say that as somebody who has attempted suicide in the past.

I'm sorry you feel that way, but I can't agree. Sometimes there isn't a reason, sometimes there is. But calling someone a worthless coward because they were so upset that they killed themselves is a bit harsh. I was so stressed at my previous job that I was contemplating ending my own life since I could not find a way out of my situation at that time.. I in no way consider myself a coward.

 

[DrLeftover]

My friend went to the doctor yesterday, and got more bad news.

He had complained to a couple of people that the medications they had been giving him, including morphine, were no longer even allowing him to sleep. And he hadn't eaten anything in days.

This morning, before his son came over to check on him, he shot himself.

 

[PGen98]

My friend went to the doctor yesterday, and got more bad news.

He had complained to a couple of people that the medications they had been giving him, including morphine, were no longer even allowing him to sleep. And he hadn't eaten anything in days.

This morning, before his son came over to check on him, he shot himself.

Oh no, I'm so sorry!! I understand his logic, but it's still shocking

 

[MrDawn]

My friend went to the doctor yesterday, and got more bad news.

He had complained to a couple of people that the medications they had been giving him, including morphine, were no longer even allowing him to sleep. And he hadn't eaten anything in days.

This morning, before his son came over to check on him, he shot himself.

I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

 

[DrLeftover]

I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

Thank you.

 

[Naiwen]

I have attempted suicide 2-3 times at least 9-10 years ago and I can definitely say that there’s solutions to everything in life and yes, even irregular periods and painful cramps and acne. I can find enjoyment in life here and now, this current moment. Dying is also more painful than living for after death, you’ll have nothing and it’s a permanent solution to a temporary problem in your life this current moment.

 

[Webster]

Thank you, I'm surprised I've made it this far as bad as my mental state has been throughout my life. Hopefully, I'll start being more optimistic one day.

I've been in the same boat; still am in the same boat. You just gotta' take it one step at a time, one day at a time.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I'm sorry you feel that way, but I can't agree. Sometimes there isn't a reason, sometimes there is. But calling someone a worthless coward because they were so upset that they killed themselves is a bit harsh. I was so stressed at my previous job that I was contemplating ending my own life since I could not find a way out of my situation at that time.. I in no way consider myself a coward.

I am glad you are still around and didnt do it!

My friend went to the doctor yesterday, and got more bad news.

He had complained to a couple of people that the medications they had been giving him, including morphine, were no longer even allowing him to sleep. And he hadn't eaten anything in days.

This morning, before his son came over to check on him, he shot himself.

Aww, that is terrible! RIP

I have attempted suicide 2-3 times at least 9-10 years ago and I can definitely say that there’s solutions to everything in life and yes, even irregular periods and painful cramps and acne. I can find enjoyment in life here and now, this current moment. Dying is also more painful than living for after death, you’ll have nothing and it’s a permanent solution to a temporary problem in your life this current moment.

Glad you're still around too

 

[Cory]

I've been in the same boat; still am in the same boat. You just gotta' take it one step at a time, one day at a time.

Indeed, I've been told that so many times throughout my life, particularly by my father. You always have to take one day at a time and not try to overload yourself with all the stresses in the world at once. You have to live in the present, as the past is gone and the future is yet to come. It's hard battling your inner demons, but it's doable if you keep focused on the positive aspects of your life.

 

[PGen98]

Indeed, I've been told that so many times throughout my life, particularly by my father. You always have to take one day at a time and not try to overload yourself with all the stresses in the world at once. You have to live in the present, as the past is gone and the future is yet to come. It's hard battling your inner demons, but it's doable if you keep focused on the positive aspects of your life.

Very well said. Never easy, but definitely doable!

 

[Webster]

Indeed, I've been told that so many times throughout my life, particularly by my father. You always have to take one day at a time and not try to overload yourself with all the stresses in the world at once. You have to live in the present, as the past is gone and the future is yet to come. It's hard battling your inner demons, but it's doable if you keep focused on the positive aspects of your life.

This is very true, Cory; as my shrink likes to tell me whenever I bring it up, "its' alright to go back and think about the past."

What's important is taking what you learn from looking back and applying that going forward; for me, that meant getting out more, doing more things, etc. Most days, I try to get in a walk around the neighborhood or I'll drive to a nearby park/greenway and walk there. I go to church services twice a week (Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings), I visit the local library every so often for events and sometimes just to get out of the house. I visit my neighbors every so often and check on them (and vice versa)...etc., etc.

Basically, you have to set a routine and stick to it but let it be flexible enough so that, when unforeseen events happen/come up, you can adapt and keep going.

 

[DrLeftover]

Another OLD friend of our family is having a very hard time dealing with his death. They grew up together and until our other friend got very sick, still went to dinner together and ran around to rummage sales.

Now he is almost inconsolable.

 

[Webster]

Another OLD friend of our family is having a very hard time dealing with his death. They grew up together and until our other friend got very sick, still went to dinner together and ran around to rummage sales.

Now he is almost inconsolable.

Talk to him; just keep talking to him. Let him know, Doc, that there's people out there who'll listen to him.

There's no shame to talking to someone, none whatsoever.