Has anyone contemplated suicide? I never had before, and I always believed I never would, but I'm considering

Question

it.

How do you carry on?

Answer 1

Don't do it. In no time you will think it is crazy you ever considered it. Whatever is on your mind is really small in the big picture.

Do yourself a favor and read this website below, and try to find something funny to remove your mind from this thought. Humor is the best medicine. Watch a funny movie, read jokes on the internet. You'll be surprised what laughing really hard can do.

http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/

Answer 2

Well the fact that you never thought of it before is a good sign, depending on how old you are. When I was 15 I attempted suicide and actully died and was resusitated and in a coma for a couple days. I made a few half hearted attempts after that but got tired of failing at it. Now I am much older and still the thought crosses my mind once in a while when I feel like I just don't know how to live in this world. Fortuneately I have a very important responsability that no longer allows me the option. I am not gonna feed you a bunch of cliche's and you have already heard seek counselling. All I can say is that since this appears to be something recent it sounds like something you can get through. I am not gonna tell you everything will get better, but it might, I am still hoping and trying. If people are treating you bad then don't give them the satisfaction. They say living well is the best revenge. Plus if it is people who supposedly care about you then if you do it they will whine and cry about how you hurt them when it was really the other way around. Live just to spite them and try to be happy at least sometimes just to spite them too! Don't let them win, or whatever is hurting you. Do you have any competiveness in you? If so look at it as if you live and maybe even live well you win! The option of course is always on the table, but if you can get pissed instead of sad then fight. I'm glad I am still alive and my life never realy got that much better. You are not alone, many many people have been and are where you are, some made it through some didn't, I hope you do.

Answer 3

What you are experiencing is a symptom of the illness, Major Depression. The fact that you are having thoughts of suicide indicates that your illness is getting worse and that you need professional help. I suggest you see your medical doctor first as you probably need an anti-depressant in addition to some counseling.

You need to be patient when your doctor is starting you on medication. Most anti-depressants take at least 2 weeks before
they start having a positive effect but any side effects begin right away. Some side effects go away after 2 or more weeks. Sometimes the first anti-depressant may not work or the side effects may be too troublesome, and another medication has to be tried. I've been tried on a number of medications before my doctor and I found out the best ones. Many people do not get the
help they could from anti-depressants because they give up on the process too soon, and/or they listen to ignorant people that say
negative things about anti-depressants.

A book like "Feeling Good, the New Mood Therapy", can be helpful if you realize that the author is a Secular Humanist, doesn't believe in God and take that in mind when you read the book. Also, the author of any book does not know about the particular life situation that you are in, that is the benefit of having a counselor.

Answer 4

Yes I have considered it, even attempted it (obviously failed). Believe it or not if you just hang on you will find out that there are many good reasons for you to stick around. Somewhere there is someone, somewhere whose life you will touch in such a way that it makes all the difference - maybe the person that will one day become president - or invent something that would improve or save so many lives. I will not lie to you and tell you that you will forget about whatever is causing you pain, it will always be a memory, but in time the pain will be so small it won't seem to be pain at all. THIS TOO SHALL PASS Help someone, even here on 'answers' and it will make you feel better. You are worthy.

CALL Suicide Prevention it's a toll free number. Call the operator she will get you the number in your area

Answer 5

Alphonse, I am sorry you are so sad. Many, many times during my 20s I wanted to die. I used to wonder why I was even born in the first place, and I used to think about ways I could kill myself. Now I'm nearing 40, and I'm so glad I didn't kill myself. It seemed like the only solution for several years of my life, but I got better and my life got better as well. I went to counseling and worked really hard at it, and I also made sure I hung out with people who wanted the best for me, which is what a true friend is anyway, and it did take time, but it was worth it.

Please don't give up on yourself. Just because you are alive means that God wanted you here, and that you really, really matter to the world. You do have a purpose, a good purpose, for being here. Please find someone you can talk to, or go to your family doctor. Your doctor can recommend someone, and may be even medication to help lift the black cloud you have hanging over you.

I know exactly what you're going through. Please trust me when I tell you that life does get better and can be happy. Please don't hurt yourself, Alphonse. I care, and if you don't mind, I will say a prayer for you.

Answer 6

I have contemplated suicide many times. I've even sought out professional help in the past although it didn't help me. I'm still hanging in there after 8 years off on again off again depression and suicidal thoughts. I hope you don't do it, maybe some counseling could help you. Call 1800 SUICIDE if you need to talk to someone right now. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

It scares me that I tried many times. I get horrible flashbacks. I think about all the stuff I would have missed if I had died. I'm pursuing a career in Massage Therapy, something I wanted to do 3 years ago. Things are looking better now. All you can do in life is try. you just have to realize that feelings are ever-changing. Things can always get better if you want them to be. I know how tough it can be though. I still get the feelings I used to. It's like a love hate relationship. I hate feeling that down but at the same time I like it in some masochistic way. But you can learn to live with that. If you want to. You're asking on here what to do so I assume that you want to live. So live. and make it the best time ever! Try switching things around. instead of being dead inside thinking of dying try taking every moment as it comes without judging it. We are always changing so no one is ever stuck in one mood. there are so many different degrees of feeling. Try tapping into that and letting yourself know that another feeling is on the way. Do something spontaneous and fun! do somethign nice for someone else. That should make you feel better. Spirituality helped me. I studied Wicca/Paganism and Buddhism (being in the moment). Give it a try if you are interested in that sort of thing.

Answer 8

Don't even think about it.
You won't know but a lot of people's lives will be ruined if you do.
Suicide is a selfish way out.
Get on the phone now and call a suicide hot line and talk to someone.
A lot of people will care if you go through with it.
Go call now.

Answer 9

I was on the verge of suicide in high school 20 years ago. I'm alive today by God's grace, and now I'm reaching out to people who are going through what I've been through. I don't know if you have any kind of spiritual or religious background, but I can tell you about the hope I've found only through Jesus Christ. Drop me a line at [e-mail] if you'd like to talk. I'm praying for you.

Answer 10

Contemplated and tried. Read my story:

http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html

And then read this book:

"The Feeling Good Handbook" by Dr. David Burns, MD
Available online and most major book stores.

It will teach you how to control your thoughts and help make those awful feelings go away and life will be much better. It's a good read. Well thought out and straightforward.

'nuff said?