Can anybody here say how they feel about a past attempt at suicide?

Question

I'm at a point where things are starting to seem overwhelming and thoughts of ending it all are coming back again. Was wondering how people who have attempted suicide and faild feel now about what they did. The toughest part for me would be feeling embarressed and having to deal with family everyday who know what I tried to do.

Answer 1

"The toughest part for me would be feeling embarressed and having to deal with family everyday who know what I tried to do."
Yep, that's the hardest part for me. That and the whole fire station in my town had to come out and 'rescue' me. I wasn't in a fire, but they have a team for other rescues, too. One of them noted that he knew my aunt. (Ugh!) Supposedly they keep confidence well. I guess they do because the news around here caught wind of a rescue (it was the first time the team was 'deployed' so it was big) and they certainly didn't broadcast that it was a suicide attempt. Aside from that, who knows if they're talking amongst themselves and to their families and so on.
Sadly, I occasionally regret the fact that I didn't succeed, but that's not a constant thing now. I got a cool new job that I'm excited about (scared, yes, but nevertheless excited) that I start in a week or two. It's all I've wanted (a good, interesting job) for the last couple years that I've been so depressed. I stuck with life and finally got the job.
If things are overwhelming you to the point of bringing you thoughts of suicide, you need to change something. Change takes time, but it's worth it. School? (I can't tell your age.) Significant other? Work? Family? (Well, my family is stubborn, but yours may be supportive?) Figure out what's so bad and fix it.
Try your options for living before choosing to die.

Answer 2

I tried it once when I was younger, about 13. I took a bunch of allergy pills thinking that I would die. All it did was knock me out for about 12 hours. I was so thankful that I woke up. I really started to look at the world in a new way. I've come pretty close to suicide a few times in the last year or so. What stops me is the thought that my mom would find me dead. It would kill her. Even though I would be gone, the thought that I would have to feel the guilt of her finding my dead body stops me every time. My family hasn't done anything wrong, why should they suffer? Please go see a psychologist or psychiatrist before you try anything. There is help out there, take the initiative and help yourself.

Answer 3

I feel like life is more precious now than ever before. The night i almost died was like a light in my head going off. If I am still here I know it is for a reason, whether I understand it or not. There are people who care for you dont wait until its too late for them to help you. Everyone said the same thing to me when they came to the hospital..."Why didnt you just say something to me." Talk to your family, talk to a friend, call a hotline...and then think if any of the problems you are having will still be this serious to you in 5-10 years. Nothing is worth taking your life, its a choice you dont get to turn back on. I for one love my life and I would rather deal than die!

Answer 4

i know everything seems so bad and ending your life would solve all problems but that's not the way to go. i must admit i've thought about suicide a couple of times but never followed through. I know life can seem so overwhelming, heck i got my GCSE's in a month! but please don't do it. Your family love you very much and whatever you've got going on right now can be resolved with a little help. I don't know how old you are but you have your whole life ahead of you, think ofa lla the great things you can do and achieve! You may not even have to face your family about what you tried to do if you don't try it. Talk to someone who can help, talk to your family, and talk your problems through. Check out the website given. Remember you are in my prayers

Answer 5

Don't do it. I tried it and it didn't work, so I figured God let me live for a reason. Whether you are religious or not, you must believe that you are here for a reason. I know it gets tough sometimes, everybody goes through struggles, but it is true that trouble does not last always. Things will get better. In the meantime why not get some professional counseling. Don't hurt your friends and family. You may feel like no one cares and if that's the case, learn to love yourself and find some meaning and purpose for your life, but please don't end it. May God bless you.

Answer 6

Suicide is not a great choice...you'll get over things no matter how bad it seems...it'll pass. Why not call a suicide hotline? They are confidential and are a good place to go and talk/ work things out. I have scars and it sucks and I'll always have a hospitalization in my medical file for depression, and my suicide attempt

Answer 7

Granted I have never tried to, but the fact remains that i strongly felt that I would. The first thing I would do is to speak with your family. Familiy support is everything. Next I would go see your family doctor. He will probably prescribe an anti-depressant and have you see a counsellor so you can get everything off your mind.

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 8

dont try it...i did and lucky i failed...i am now happily married with children...i have a great job and wouldnt trade any of it...at the time of my attempt everything was going wrong i could see no way to change things. it was not a quick decision when i did it i thought about it for a long time and thought i had no other choice....depression and suicide thoughts can be treated...if you decide not to get treatment PLEASE remember that things change daily...i look back now and wonder what the hell i was thinking....life is ever changes...hang in there...talk to someone whether it be friends family teacher consuler....anyone....God Bless

Answer 9

when i used to have feelings like that..here's what i always thought of:
1-how selfish it would be to do something so stupid and put my family through all that pain for the rest of their lives. no matter how bad life gets, if i feel like i cant go through it for myself i at least need to do it for them.
2-everyone who's jumped off a bridge and actually survived, every one of them said that their thoughts while falling is that they wished they hadn't jumped.

i'd be embarrased to talk to my family about it so my advice would be to call a suicide hotline whenever you get thoughts like that. You could also go to a therapist. That has helped me a lot..

Answer 10

My friend tried to commit suicide she tried to O.D. but it didn't work...She seriously regrets it now. She saw how much her friends and family really cared even though it seemed like no one would. She talks to me a lot about it. After she tried she was put into the hospital and after she got out she was sent to therapy. Please don't even think about suicide! If you need to go to a therapist or talk to someone you are close to..My best wishes to you I hope things work out well for you.