I've been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts for years. More recently, this has included self-injury (cutting), mild manic episodes, extreme anxiety, dissociation, and very detailed suicidal fantasies. I cannot do my school work, I barely make it out of bed, I can't think or concentrate.
To put it in a nut-shell, I'm so sick it's going to be terminal if I don't do something. And, for some reason my will to live has been kicking in, in the form of dread over what I'll become if I don't change soon. So, I resolved to call someone tomorrow and get a referral and actually follow through with consulting someone.
The problem here is...I've made this same promise to myself many times. But, often the next day I'd feel better and convince myself I didn't need it, or just be too scared to pick up the phone.
What can I do to give myself an extra ounce of strength beyond just DOING it? Please, any advice is welcome. Any success stories? They seem to help a lot. Thanks
2007-04-09
20:23:57
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