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Posted by Dubya on April 6, 2001, at 20:36:04
please help, I am having thoughts, on and off, about committing sucide, I think. Obviously for the past while in this message board, I have posted numerous lengthy messages on a daily basis. I always feel guilty if that matters. I'd rather OD on anti-depressants if possible but, I am really trying not to.
Posted by mila on April 6, 2001, at 20:51:36
In reply to I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off, posted by Dubya on April 6, 2001, at 20:36:04
How could I help you, Dubya? please, tell me. I am willing to help you, but only you know what you need from us.
if it is of any help, answer this:"what whould die, if Dubya was gone?" what is it that you are trying to kill, or end up?
i have also just read your dream in the previous post. It seems to me that you 'dis-cloth-e' yourself/others, or find yourself/others naked completely and have no desire whatsoever to face it. Another thing that seems apparent from the dream is that you 'pierce' yourself excessively in order to make yourself more attractive, 'sexy', trendy. can you think of other ways to achieve the same goals? how can you disclose yourself in some other ways? for example, gradually...
mila
Posted by Wendy B on April 6, 2001, at 22:07:52
In reply to I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off, posted by Dubya on April 6, 2001, at 20:36:04
Dubya,
Please please please call your psy-doc, or a hotline immediately. Or get to an emergency room if you need to. But get someone to help you... right away. Dammit, please do this, try hard, you can do it, reach out to someone near you...Lots of people on this board are pulling for you, and know you're going to feel better somehow, someway. It doesn't matter if you write long posts, obviously many sympathetic people are reading them with a lot of compassion for you. Because THEY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH... Many on this board have been suicidal, we are **still here.** We want you to stay too...
Call now! your p-doc, a family member, a hotline, anyone, just do it... - W.
> please help, I am having thoughts, on and off, about committing sucide, I think. Obviously for the past while in this message board, I have posted numerous lengthy messages on a daily basis. I always feel guilty if that matters. I'd rather OD on anti-depressants if possible but, I am really trying not to.
Posted by Sulpicia on April 6, 2001, at 22:37:05
In reply to I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off, posted by Dubya on April 6, 2001, at 20:36:04
> please help, I am having thoughts, on and off, about committing sucide, I think. Obviously for the past while in this message board, I have posted numerous lengthy messages on a daily basis. I always feel guilty if that matters. I'd rather OD on anti-depressants if possible but, I am really trying not to.
OK, here's the help: I've been there and I applaud your perceptiveness. Suicidal ideation is not always dramatic and grandiose. It can sneak up on you until you think it sounds perfectly reasonable.
You need to do one of two things, right now. Either go to the nearest emergency room or pick up the phone and call a suicide hotline. The operator can help you if you don't have a number handy.
You must have professional help now. It will support your struggle to deal with this and will send a wake-up call to get you appropriate treatment.
Right now you need to prevent impulsive mistakes.
As far as overdosing on AD meds, think again. There are worse things than completed suicide, one of which is waking up with destroyed kidneys or liver. Depression is TREATABLE. By posting your thoughts here,
you've indicated that you want to live. Now follow up. Pick up the phone or go to the hospital now.
Liz
Posted by ShelliR on April 6, 2001, at 22:39:14
In reply to Re: I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off » Dubya, posted by Wendy B on April 6, 2001, at 22:07:52
Dubya, There's really nothing I can add that Wendy didn't already tell you. I've been in bad head places when I've wanted to die, and you have to do whatever it takes to keep safe. It sounds like a trip to the hospital might not be a bad idea; you can get help with both your feelings and perhaps with medication. But do whatever you have to to get though the night...a friend, the ER, whatever. Life will not always feel like this, you've just lost your perspective right now and someone needs to be with you until you get it back. shelli
Posted by Dubya on April 7, 2001, at 1:18:38
In reply to Re: I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off, posted by mila on April 6, 2001, at 20:51:36
LOL, whoops, I meant that the other persons where having the stuff done to them. My only ideal self would be to not be fat/obese, to be able to withstand a good workout and to do well when I want to rather than at random.
Posted by Dubya on April 7, 2001, at 1:20:22
In reply to Re: I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off » Dubya, posted by Wendy B on April 6, 2001, at 22:07:52
Sorry if I shocked everybody. I must have been obssessing.
Posted by Dubya on April 7, 2001, at 1:23:59
In reply to Re: I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off » Dubya, posted by Sulpicia on April 6, 2001, at 22:37:05
Thanks for all of the good advice. The biggest reason I want to live is when people make me feel that my presence/existence is important (Friends, family, this board, etc) or affects them. Really, only my friends/family can prevent me from sinking through and I will not sink through. I am glad that I mentioned b/c, I wasn't alone, quite common to do so when depressed or what not.
Posted by Dubya on April 7, 2001, at 1:27:32
In reply to Re: I am having limited suicidal thoughts on and off » Wendy B, posted by ShelliR on April 6, 2001, at 22:39:14
It is good to know that Shelli posted, "Life will not always feel like this, you've just lost your perspective right now and someone needs to be with you until you get it back". As I think it over, she is very right. If I need to go to a hospital or if it is an emergency, my friend will help me out.
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