Is it bad to have a plan for exactly how you're going to kill yourself?

Question

Even if you don't want to actually do it, but just have figured out exactly how you would if you did?

Answer 1

That is definitely a red flag. Is there someone (an adult) you can talk to? You really need to reach out for support right now. Look up support groups or counselors in your area. Or there are suicide hotlines that will tell you exactly how to deal with this.

http://suicidehotlines.com/

Answer 2

What a good question, Sophie!
The thing is, is someday we ALL will die. That's a fact, no 2 ways around it. And the thing too, is we are here right now for a reason.
Believe me, life is not easy. It's not meant to be and don't let anyone tell you there's a happy ending, because there never is, we all will die someday!
In the meantime, we are all here to accomplish something--- what that is is only up to the person--- and NO ONE can tell another what his or her purpose is.
If you look throughout history at those who accomplished great things, they ALL came from a stressful situation and used whatever they could to get away from their background and improve life for others, by doing so they improved their own.
Sometimes, most times, getting counseling or psychiatric care is not enough. The thing is to DO FOR OTHERS, than you forget or minimize your own situation. What I wanted to clarify here, by editing, is to GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD.
Sounds strange but it's like a brain loop---recurring thoughts of death or suicide is like a broken record. How to change the cycle is by changing the recording and it's difficult at first, but easier as you go along. Simply this: Go out and do something for someone else! And make it a habit, something time consuming.
Remember, there are others who will always have it worse off than you. You'll find the doing to be very rewarding and will change your whole outlook on life. Make joy for others makes joy for you.
Of course, in cases like aging or terminal diseases, the person suffering would like to suffer less, but Sophie, even that serves a purpose. And everything is temporary anyways.


While we're here alive, we should make the best of our selves so we are able to help others. Dwelling on death or escaping life is no solution.

Peace!

Answer 3

I don't know exactly how bad it is, but maybe you should think really think about what inspired you to even plan it, and see if there are things in your life that you need to change to be happier. I used to think about things like that, and finally realized I wasn't satisfied with my current life circumstances, and made some big changes and now I don't have a plan because I would never consider doing it. But you may be a lot different than me. If you are feeling down, you should definitely talk to someone about it that you trust to give you support.

Answer 4

You have told someone Sophie and you will be safer now. There is an insult unto death. When family and friends start to show you that you are an outcast you may lose control in the lower brain and illogically connect thoughts to the upper brain halves. That is called psychosis and it weakens the mind greatly after wards the circuits take years to heal. Be safe in a safe place and find one new friend who is an outsider too.

Answer 5

well as long as it's not a recurring thought then no but if u think about more then once a week or more then yea its can become a very serious problem. Such as carrying it out. If it is more then once a week i would highly recommend seeking help. Like confessions at a church if u can find one that does that or consuling, or even just talking to a friend about it will help. But get help soon if thats the case!

Answer 6

I used to have various thoughts on how I would commit suicide ( If I did), from the spectacular to the most simple methods. I saw the film "The Hours" in my english class and I thought a lot about killing myself by drowning afterwards. I thought about it so much, that one day I found myself holding my feet over the mississippi river, wondering how long it would take before my body was found..... But obviously, I didn't do it. I found help. I went to a doctor, and told him how I felt, and he prescribed me Lexapro. Now.... I don't have really have those thoughts anymore.

I promise you: No matter how innocent it feels right now, you shouldn't be thinking about this. Please seek help. I am a guy, and it was not easy admitting to someone else that I didn't feel "right." But I felt it was my only option. Don't try to beat this alone. Seek help.Please.

Answer 7

Sophie, I'm not a mental health expert, so I don't know what the evidence says about this. You can do the research on Google. But I take what you say seriously. I would honestly talk to someone, maybe a school counselor, to explore why you might have taken your plan to that level. Don't wait to talk to someone, try to arrange something tomorrow. Best wishes.

Answer 8

It's bad. There is a lot of help available for you. It's obvious that you posted this and your previous question because you really do want and need help. Unfortunately, strangers on Yahoo are not in any position to be the ones to help. You need to talk to your parents or your doctor or at least a hotline in order to get real help.

Answer 9

It depends. If you're happy and normal in your life and everything is great and you're just sort of the Sherlock Holmes creative type who imagines ways to kill oneself, it's probably not a big deal. If life sucks and you're thinking these things, see a doctor.

Answer 10

It is better to have a plan for exactly how you're going to make a million dollars, or how you're going to celebrate your next birthday, or how you're going to volunteer with people who need help.

We make plans that we want to execute. Make plans to live, not plans to die.