Have you ever thought of killing yourself or is it just me?

Answer 1

Everyone thinks about it at least once, but it usually goes away as fast as it arrives.

If you persistently feel like killing yourself, PLEASE seek help.

Answer 2

I suppose you mean you've thought of killing yourself, and not me!

Don't you even think of killing yourself. Unless this is just an idle question (what would it be like to die?), suicide is a result of despair - thinking there's no meaning to life - or living with some shapeless fear, or with endless shame about yourself, or something you've done - or losing someone or something you love - or believing you're not loved by someone you care about, or even by the whole world.

Just you hold it right there!

Despair is a sin (to use the traditional word), and while you live, you've got the chance of getting rid of it, and finding life really is worth living. But if you just abandon life, you'll have fallen into a trap that's being set for you.

Let's get rid of the question of mere illness first - feelings of despair can result from physical causes, so first, see a good doctor, to find if medicine can help. Go along with all medical treatment that may be on offer, with patience.

But if the causes are deeper seated, help is still at hand, in full measure, and psychiatrists, analysts and other counsellors are all available, and will help you to dig deeper. You will be best helped if you find a minister of religion that has long experience of the sufferings of the despairing. It may be a long haul, but keep on with the patience, and begin to try courage and hope.

I daren't mention prayer to you, for if you haven't been a strict adherent of a regular Faith, the word 'prayer' may conjure up in your mind all sorts of embarrassing and negative images of religious practice, 'churchy' tones of voice, phrases and gestures - not to mention the ribald mockery of the world in general.

But if you have already turned to your friends for help, it's no different turning to God, who is far more reliable than they ever can be. There he stands - and a single cry for help won't go unheard.

Answer 3

Yes I have but I didn't do it nor would I - Life can be pretty crappy at times - but it can also be the absolute opposite - if life is not good for you at the moment - and I'm presuming its not!! - do something about it - don't wallow - get counselling - change your job - get a job!! - go out with your mates - make some new mates - take control. There is a book out there somewhere that talks about someone who is thinking of killing themselves because they feel that their being gone would not make a difference to anybody - but in actual fact it shows them just five people that they have come in contact with whose lives would have been totally different - and not for the good - had they not been in contact with them. Sometimes we think if i disappeared right now nobody would notice or care - but you are wrong!!! You may not have even met some of those people you will make a difference to yet - so you have unfinished business!! Take control of your life and have a good one!!

Answer 4

I've made very detailed plans on how to kill myself. I'm not sure, but I think a lot of people have felt that way from time to time. I've also worked in a psychiatric unit for 33 years and seen many, many people who have either tried to kill themselves or plan to do it as soon as possible. A lot of our lives get to the point when it seems as though we've run out of options. Obviously, I didnt go through with my plan. I started to think of my grandchildren. Who would find my body? How would it make my family feel to know I had given up and taken my own life? I know so many people who feel so guilty because their loved ones killed themselves. They ask what they could have done-was it their fault-etc. I've come to the conclusion that suicide is by far the most selfish thing anyone can do. The only person it seems to helps is the one killing themselves. But-it is a choice-not a good one, but then neither is drinking orange juice at night.

Answer 5

I have, and I have tried to kill myself before. But I learned that your death will not solve anything. Because by killing yourself, you will hurt so many other people who care about you. So, if you don't want to live for yourself, live for the people who love you, and live for the people you love. Because no mater how bad it gets, at the end of the day someone is always there for you, even if they don't show it.

Answer 6

Yes I have thought of killing myself .I did start taking an overdose of prescription tablets then I realised how the people who love me would get by without me how much I would miss out on and that yes all my problems would be behind me but also would the good things be too.If I had commit ed sueaside when I was going to I would never have witnessed the birth of my gran daughter, never seen her smile never felt her ling in my arms asleep not seen my other gran daughter go to school and never heard any of them say I love you nan or felt their arms hug me. Also I would be dead and either burnt to ashes or ling in a box being forgotten by the people who loved me but that I let down.

Answer 7

Its definately not just you! I have thought about it, and have got the thoughts running through my head again recently.
If you are feeling like that the most important thing is trying to find out whats causing you to feel like that and deal with it head on. I know it is difficult but it must be done.
Like many other people I have tried it myself and when I did try it, realised how many people REALLY cared about me, which is why i would never try to do it again.
Whatever the issue is, try to find someone to talk to about it, its always harder talking to people that are close I found out, so I used to find people online to chat to and used them to 'vent' too. It worked for me, it may work for you... but you will need to try something to help you.

Hope this helps, and if you need to talk about anything to a complete stranger just give me a shout.
Take care :)

Answer 8

Many people around the world have thoughts of suicide. If you don't have a very good reason to commit suicide then don't do it. Killing yourself won't make anything better.

Answer 9

Yes. When I was suffering from PTSD and actually went as far as trying.

I didn't really want to die I just wanted to stop the feelings I was having.

I have since learned there are better ways of coping. Death is a bit final.

If you really feel like that. Promise me you won't do it until you can talk to someone who may be able to help.

Answer 10

I've both thought about it and actually attempted it, landing myself 27 stitches down my arm and a nasty scar I'll never forget. It was that day that I realized that while there's going to be a lot of bat times in my life, there's going to be many more good times. Without the sour, the sweet wouldn't taste as sweet.

Answer 11

I'm working on my master's in psych. That feeling is a sign of a deep issue. DO NOT TAKE THIS Lightly. U need to find three reasons to live! You need to find the issues that hurt and find a friend to help you work through them. What I found, life is never to hard to were you want to live!