life just got all to much for me last night, please dont say anything about trying to kill myself i know what everyone will say iv said it myself to people but my question is i tried strangling myself and this morning iv come up with little red dots all around my eyes, my geuss is cos of the cut off oxygen supply or not enough blood to my head. have i got these cos i tried strangling myself or is it just a coincidence. also will they dissapear or will i have them till i die?
2006-10-31 23:04:04 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i have seen my doctor and have been on anti-depressants for 3 months and am also seeing mental health doctors. and to those of you making nasty comments if you have nothing decent to say p*ss off and dont say it at all
2006-10-31 23:29:56 · update #1
You are right - the red dots are there because you compromised your oxygen supply. They will fade.
Do you feel better today? Please will you go and have a chat with somebody about how you've been feeling? I know you don't want to hear it - but I PROMISE that you won't always have to feel the way you have been.
All you need to do is reach out, and there'll be someone to catch you if you feel like you're falling again.
I'm sending you lots of love xxx
2006-10-31 23:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the first med is not for you; but the right med is out there. Also, depression and the meds with it can cause irritability and anxiety or worsen depression and you may need meds for anxiety. Do you have someone in life (friend, mom, spouse etc) that can walk you through this process-you being totally honest? If so grab on to them. Get back to your family doctor; he should see you once per week until you are feeling better. You are not alone and I know you are scared but you can recover; but be diligent in being willing to keep trying meds til you get the right combination. Please confide in a parent and ask them to walk through this with you and be open with them. Along this journey to recovery you will meet some great people but also some asses. Do not take the jerks personal; it is a weakness within them. When you do get better help someone else.
I have seen this combo work:
A diagnoses with a psychiatrist who will help find right med combination. Cognitive therapy with a clinical psychologist with a phd. A family doctor who will be willing to see you once per week to tweek meds for example if you have sleep difficulty. A close person (mom, friend etc) who will monitor medications. A belief and determination treatment will work and the committment to keep going til you find that combo that works. Rest, sun, exercise, good nutrition, meds.
Get some self help books...ones written by someone with a phd for example the anxiety workbook by dr Bourne, or the managing your mood workbook.
There is good life after depression; decide to survive, get the whole treatment and watch yourself thrive. Now, you know what you must do to get better. Be good to yourself, be kind. While healing reduce your expectations of yourself if you need time off work or school your doctor can give you a note. Use that time to get well, some exercise, funny movies, whatever. If you have a very dark moment; get to the ER, just go. Whatever it takes make a committment to recover. Suicide devastates those left behind; it is a temporary very bad solution to a temporary problem. You CAN and WILL recover but you must do the steps.
2006-11-01 00:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The little red dots are burst blood vessels. They will clear up in time. They are a result of you trying to strangle yourself. When a person is strangled, the white of the eyes will become suffused with blood.
With regard to th e attempting suicide bit, a lot of us have been there. Suffice to say it is always darkest before the dawn. If you can survive the night when you were at your lowest, then after that the only way is up.
2006-10-31 23:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
The reason for your red dots around your eyes is probably due to burst blood vessels. These will go fairly quickly as they act just like bruises do. I find when I'm suicidal talking to the samaritans helps. I also find it helps when I come onto things like this. Try going onto www.crazyboards.org as it's a good website that deal with mental health issues for people like us. I've never felt judged by them or had stupid comments made. All the best, from a fellow sufferer.
2006-11-01 04:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The red dots will heal. I had those when I had some surgery on my nose and when an ex- tried to strangle me.
I am so sorry you feel like you ave no other out. I have been there. I am glad you are still here. I have been to talk to a psychiatrist and it helps to get it out and talk to someone. It feels good to get it out.
At this point, I ask God to help me get thru this because it is him who put me on this earth and for some reason, he wants me to have the burdens placed on me. I just ask him for the strength to get through the ordeals and tell myself, I will learn something and hopefully be able to grow or help others from my situation.
I promise, it will get better. There may be other things that get you down, but too, it will also pass. Just be strong and try to find a positive out of s bad negative..Good Luck
2006-11-01 01:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by superficialblonde 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm don't know what you want people to say to this....should we just brush over the fact that your incredibly unhappy and don't want to spend another day on this planet? Should we be more concerned about how your puffy eyes look? Sometimes, you just have to get perspective hun. You never know whats around the corner and if you are unhappy in your life then change it, move abroard, challenge yourself, find new friends with similar interests or just go for a walk and REALLY look around you and you will see that there are so many beautiful things worth living for. Don't get caught up on the negative.
2006-10-31 23:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think you should see a counselor i saw one for the first time today and she was great it was like speaking to a best friend. I'm sorry you feel like you do but life can be great you just need time and space to explore and love life and everything in it. Talk to lots of people experts, friends, family keep asking questions and don't stop until your happy with everything in your world. Take care!!
2006-11-01 02:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by Tiamat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look outside the sun is shining. go for a long walk in the winter sunshine with no aim to go anywhere in particular.
look at the beauty of the winter trees as they shed their leaves and know that next year they will bud again in spring.
look for squirrels hiding acorns away against the hard frosts and cold mornings that are still yet to come.
be strong in yourself :0)
2006-11-01 01:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You really need to see someone else if you don't feel your getting any better. You really need to turn to god, and ask for his guidance, he will help you in a time of need like this. I know when I am afraid or I am having a hard time with something I turn to god and feel so much better.
Good Luck!
I will say a prayer for you!
2006-11-01 01:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by Elliot A 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God is all we need for any and every problem of life.
In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicidal thoughts.)
2006-11-01 02:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by Moriahho 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋