| JWeinCom said: You can talk to us here and we'll listen... but to my knowledge none of us are really trained to handle this. So, that's the number for the suicide prevention hotline. They can probably offer better advice. |
I have training in handling various aspects of mental health like suicide, psychosis, depression, anxiety and so forth but there is only so much that can be done via text from half a planet away, plus there are cultural differences that puts a unique spin on things.
But just being that confidential trusted outlet for someone to send a few messages can make a big difference to their well-being.
| The_Yoda said: When I was young from 6 to about 16 my attempts got better and better until I found my self under a bridge with a shotgun. Thankfully I didn't pull the trigger and in retrospect my troubles were not that big. I didn't much like myself and still don't all that much. Even at 6 when I thought I could strangle myself to death ( spoiler you just pass out) there was a part of me that knew how much I would hurt those around me if I succeeded. In the end that was what caused me to turn the corner, the selfishness of the act, that the pain I would cause was much deeper and would affect way more people than any amount of pain or hate I felt for myself. I don't know if this helps, and as someone else said we are all individuals so what worked for me may not work for you. If you don't want to be hospitalized at least try talking to a professional. |
You don't ever "fail" or "succeed" at suicide, it puts a negative spin on living life and a positive one on committing suicide, it's counter productive.
You (or anyone for that matter) aren't being selfish either, when you are at that low point you have a significant amount of emotions generally being driven by biological/mental/physical (Or a combination of all of them) influences... In short, professional help is needed and should be encouraged by all parties whenever possible.
Talking, opening up and just listening can make all the difference in the world... Depression and Suicidal thoughts are certainly beatable and there is an entire world to enjoy and explore.
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