how do you handle suicidal thoughts?

Answer 1

I tried it myself a few times years ago. Thankfully, I was a total failure at that. And for some reason, once you try the thoughts haunt you from time to time. Whenever I feel like I'm on the brink of another break, I step back and take stock in life. There are tons of horrible reasons that ppl want to end it all but to end it all would be to loose. Ya think that it will be all better and everyone would be better off without you but in reality that just isnt true. Step back and breathe (a quiet place and time is best for me) and make a mental list in all the things in life that are good. There are times that it just dont seem like there are any but they are there. You just have to reach inside and find that light to get thru it. Everyones "reason to live" is different and only you know what it is. Mine has become a purpose in life and it helps me thru the darker times. The first time you find it, it feels like it rises from your chest and you get a flood of emotions and mine wasnt sadness it was anger and passion. So when i feel down, i reflect on the good things and focus all my energy there and it will eventually pass.

Answer 2

If you have suicidal thoughts on a fairly regular basis, you should seek professional help. You may have a chemical imbalance, or you may just need some help in redirecting your thinking. Either way, there's no need for you to suffer. Remember that you are a valuable person and the world would not be as good a place without you.

Answer 3

Just think of how much something like that would really hurt, or destroy the ones you love, especially your parents. Being a parent, I know for a fact that nothing in the world would hurt more than losing a child.
I recall thinking about this as a young adult, and when I realized what it would do to my mom, I never considered it again, because it is a very selfish act.

Answer 4

If they're sparse and light, then I cheer myself up with thoughts of life, remembering that the path of self-death is the path of hell.

I haven't had heavy thoughts of suicide since I attempted suicide and landed unconscious in the hospital. Seeing my parents' faces was a relief, or would've been if I'd been saner.

If you have heavy thoughts, don't go it alone. Tell your mom, your dad, your boyfriend, your husband, your brother, your sister, or any loved one. This kinda struggle shouldn't be taken alone, because in that case it usually ends up with someone dead.

Answer 5

I had suicidal thoughts a couple of years ago. Went to the shrink and he put me on this awesome anti-depressant. I feel pretty good now. It's nothing permanent, so I (and you) have to keep seeing the shrink.

Answer 6

Umm, I don't have suicidal thoughts but maybe you could think about all the people who're close to you and care about you and what life is worth living for?

Answer 7

Fortunately, I have none to handle.
For those who do: think of the impact your suicide would have on those left behind; family, friends, colleagues, fellow students, etc. They would torment themselves as to 'if only I...' 'why?' 'what were the tell-tale signs?'.
I knew two people who committed suicide, one was a friend of my sister, another was a friend of my brother.

Answer 8

First, try to learn what might be causing them (depression from family / relationship / financial problems, stressed out or overwhelmed with your responsibilities at home or work, or is it a total sense of worthlessness and non-purpose in life). For situational problems, try to talk to someone who might be an expert on helping out with these problems (relationship counseling or financial advisor, whatever is the case). For stress-related situations, get out from these situations and learn to take care of oneself first and put one's own needs before the needs of others. For feelings of worthlessness or low-esteem, one might really need to go see a GOOD psychiatrist (one who listens and not just prescribe anti-depressants). Make sure to talk to at least one trusted person when we are in our deepest situations.

Also realize that depression itself may be caused by chemical imbalance in which case, anti-depressants would really help.

One very important thing to realize is that a person is worth all of what life is all about --- the triumphs, the success as well as the trials and challenges we overcome.

Try to be open to new hobbies / activities. Make new personal or professional goals. Surround ourselves with people who support and accept us just as we are.

Most importantly, pray. Pray to be set free from these thoughts. Pray for grace, strength and resilience from above.

Answer 9

Ask yourself if you've achieved anything in this World that is worthy of being talked about. If the answer is no, then it's NOT the time to kill yourself. You still have a long way to go.

Answer 10

simple. by not thinking that you are alone. you are significant to other people, and you play a huge part in their lives, you don't want to disappoint them by killing yourself. you can listen to music, i suggest, listen to evanescence, their music has a lot of deep meaning even though they're pop rock, if you listen carefully you'll see. you can also write poetry, using themes of your own suicidal thoughts...