It seems that every time I get depressed I take a razor or knife and slice my wrist, sometimes my entire forearm. I know that I need help but I am 17 and don't know where yo turn.
2006-11-27 14:38:51 · 13 answers · asked by stephanie t 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Right here is a pretty good place to start. I've made a couple of attempts, but got lucky and failed. Fortunately, a friend turned me on to a neat book that helped tremendously before it was too late. Read my story: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html
2006-11-27 14:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently attempted suicide. I took a lot of pills to put myself to sleep because I couldn't face the world I was living in and the lack of control I had over my life. I figured it would just be better if I didn't wake up. My boyfriend for 3 years found out what I did right afterwards. I was rushed to the hospital and the drugs were flushed out of my system. I stayed at the hospital for a total of 4 days and was almost admitted to a Phycatric Hospital. I couldn't believe the support and love I recieved while I stayed in the hospital. People that I thought would be glad to be rid of me, cryed by my bedside and were extremely happy that I was alive. I realized how selfish I was to put my family and friends in that situation. Even though I did something extremely selfish, no one yelled at me, called me stupid, or loved me any less. I also realized that I didn't need to commet suicide to get people's support and love. My life has completely turned around from this experience. I've been speaking with a Phycatrist(sp?) about my depression, and it makes me feel better about myself and strong that I can talk to someone, who has an outside oppion, about my problems. I am so happy that I got a second chance at life. I really didnt realize the severity of my depression and illness. Please, Please don't hurt yourself any more. Because if you feel like no one is there for you, or that no one cares about you its not true. I care about you and I dont even know you. Find someone you can trust or someone through your school to help council you and guide you in the right direction. There are laws to keep your private feelings and information private. Don't be afraid. You arent and wont be the first person to have this problem and people are their to help you. You are so young still and have so many oportunities ahead of you. I trust that you will do the right thing because you can admit you have a problem. Most people can't do that. You are a lot stronger then you give yourself credit. Please seek help and know that not everything is hopeless. I had to learn it the hard way.
With All My Love
A.M.
2006-12-01 13:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by amdezign 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In just about every town or city in the US there is a phone no. for a Crisis Help Line in the phone directory. Call them now and they will tell you what to do. Your call is anonymous. Or, call you local mental health agency. If you feel the need to hurt yourself, call a friend to take you to the nearest ER. They can make referrals also
2006-11-27 14:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a counselor in your area, talk to an adult that you can trust. A major first step is realizing you need help, and I'm grateful that you have realized this and I think that's really great of you that you've realized this. Try talking to a counselor, an adult that you can trust, or a doctor. You'll be okay. You'll make it through this, I know you will.
Kiara
2006-11-27 14:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kiara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the website for the National Suicide Hotline. And I would go to a local hospital, a doctor there and refer you to a psychiatrist.
http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html
2006-11-27 14:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Darla H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sweetie nothing in the world is so bad that you need to hurt your self you really need to talk to someone anyone even if the first time is only on the phone where they don't know you but please call or better yet tell your mom or dad they really are the two people in the world who love you and will do anything in the world to help you. you anly have to let them.
2006-11-27 14:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by tara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking for help is the first step in getting help. Here is a number you can call:
1 (800) 874-2433 and here is a website:
http://www.hopeline.com
Best wishes.
2006-11-27 14:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you only want help for an attempted suicide? You don't actually want to die...you just want to attempt.
I can't say that I know anyone who can help you do that.
Good luck though.
2006-11-27 14:48:31 · answer #8 · answered by huckleberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are hotlines and psyc eval teams available--psyc eval thru any ER inany hospital; hotlines are usually found in local magazines--might even be found by searching online.
2006-11-27 14:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see your doctor. He should refer you to a counsellor.
2006-11-27 15:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋