What's your story?
2006-08-30 08:21:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
For the ones who asked...I'm not ashamed to tell my story, but I hope it helps someone. A few years ago I was broke, going through a bankruptcy, my 8 years realtionship was ending, I was having problems at work with my boss trying to fire me, I wanted children but didn't think it would ever happen, I was about to be homeless, and I was having recurring dreams of sexual abuse I suffered as a child. one night my mind was spinning with all my problems and I just felt like i couldn't handle it anymore. So I took 20-800mg tylenol and got in my car and drove to a park and sat there and cried. But me...being anal about getting everything in order and being a perfectionist I called my sister and told her about the bonds I bought for my nephews and where to find my insurance papers. She talked me into to going to a hospital. When i got their i had suffered a mild stroke and threatened kidney failure. I spent a week on a mental ward with psychotic violent people. My life changed afterward
2006-08-30 08:38:43 · update #1
I got my finances in order, I valued my life, my abuse was now known by my family and friends, my boss layed off(for a while), and I had a beautiful daughter who I will never hurt by leaving her alone. I've talked about 4 people out of attempting suicide by telling them my whole story. I just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this...
2006-08-30 08:40:39 · update #2
I was told this story by a family member about her friend's son who committed suicide. He was clinically dead but was resuscitated. When he was recovered enough to talk about his experience, he said that he had a horrible feeling of "wrongness". He couldn't describe it any other way. In any event, he never tried it again. You are very courageous to talk so openly about yourself. I apologize for all the fools who gave you stupid, thoughtless answers.
2006-08-30 08:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bless you heart , you have survived a lot.I care enough to answer you, so if you ever feel suidccidal again, remember that. I was suiciadal just last week. I have intrusive thoughts that tell me to hurt myself. I called for help right away according to my plan.I hope you have a list of supportive people that you can contact if you a re feeling low again. I have learned to watch my moods by graphing them.Thsi helps me not wait too long and prevents me from acting out a an attempt.Iwas in the hospital only 2 days and it was a huge relief off my shoulders. I hope you understand that you are not a bad person and bad things happen to good people. You seem like a sweet peson. Good luck and God Bless.
2006-08-30 08:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by nancy e 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gezz... You got some crappy answers so far. Too many religious freaks. Anyway, I tried to commit suicide seriously once. I took 40 sleeping pills and drank a small bottle of wine. I got so dizzy and kept feeling so guilty so i called my boyfriend and apologize obsessively. He knew something was wrong so he called my family. I didn't really want to die, but I didn't want to live either. I suffer from bipolar disorder so depression sometimes over takes me for no real reason. There is usually a trigger but not all of the time.
2006-08-30 08:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you went through this. Just ignore most of the people who answered you with their snappy one-liners or pseudo-religious answers. They're the ones that are the kind of people who drive others to suicide with their regimented, judgmental opinions. They have no regard for others' feelings and no compassion for people who are in pain. Just because you can't see someone's pain--like a broken arm or a surgical incision--doesn't mean the pain is any less. God bless you for surviving, working through your problems, and helping others.
The first time I tried was by cutting my wrist. It bled like mad, but wasn't quite deep enough. A neighbor was nearby to take me to the hospital. I didn't keep trying because it hurt so much! I'd rather go through labor again (God forbid) than cut my wrists!
Yes, I tried suicide--more than once. I consider myself to be fairly intelligent so I guess the first couple times I wasn't committed to succeeding. I took a large number of pills with too much fluid to wash the pills down. All it did was make me sick to my stomach and I vomited everything up.
I tried again this past month. All I needed was a few more pills to finish the job. I was smarter and had spaced everything out so I wouldn't get sick. I could hardly stand up, much less walk, I couldn't see straight, and it felt like there was a roar of voices in my head. I think the only thing that stopped me and helped me get back to my bed was that I had a sudden thought of someone that I realized I wanted to know better. I always thought that person understood me better than anyone else and appreciated me for who I am. I had an overwhelming desire to find out if I were right. Turns out I'm probably wrong, but then, that's not the first time in my life. Am I saying I won't attempt it again? No. I don't think any one of us can predict what we'll do in extreme stress, especially if we already carry the burden of having a mental disorder. I do know I need to be more careful about the people I trust in and give myself to. I can't rely on them to be there to care enough to bail me out the next time. It's all up to me.
I don't care what friends/family think of me if I do succeed. I don't believe in the nonsense that God condemns you to a fiery hell for taking your own life. My God is a more compassionate God and I think he'll gather me in His arms knowing that I'm at rest.
2006-08-30 19:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by goldie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No..but I have a family member who did. She got the help she needed but reverted back to drugs anyway. So I can only hope she gets help again and doesn't OD.
2006-08-30 08:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by 77 snoodles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i wouldnt even consider it. I value my life very very much ^_^
2006-08-30 08:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by Camron B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no but i seen a put a pencil up his nose into his brain. we was in the army but he succeeded.
2006-08-30 08:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by pd 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tell us your story
2006-08-30 08:27:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No and I never will. It is a sin against God.
2006-08-30 08:26:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i have never tried i could not do that to my child
2006-08-30 08:26:21 · answer #10 · answered by vicky l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋