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10181562 tn?1408537715

Suicide

Im over everyone saying it's going to get better. If people who have everything can suffer from this **** then what makes me think I can get through this ****. Robbin Williams, simon battle... Two incredibly talented people who couldn't be helped... I'm lost
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I am sorry you feel so down. So many things in life can rob us of joy and happiness. No doubt you are a very special person. Especially to those who love you. Please think about this. My youngest brother killed himself in 1978. He was 21. He was my light and I still miss him. My mother thinks about him everyday. I will never forget the hurt it left. Remember tomorrow may be a better day. Please call someone for help. Go to emergency if you need to they will help you. Find a trusted friend or older person to talk to. I will be thinking about you.
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1110049 tn?1409402144
Hello, I hope you will keep posting here, and letting us know how you are.  I, myself worry a great deal about people on this site, and like to know how they are.  I know you say you were having a bad week, and I do hope you are not as low now.  We all understand how you feel, as we have all been there.  We are your friends, and like to help each other.  Keep posting please.  You say you are getting help.  Can you let us know how that is going please.

God bless and hugs.  We all care.
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5879479 tn?1376407044
I've been there and back so many times in my life, I've learned that life ***** sometimes. But, hurting yourself isn't the answer and not sure if you have tried anti depression pills or just seeing a therapist. I know that the anti depression pills helped for awhile but, I know that talking to a therapist did wonders for me. Talking to a complete stranger really helped me out, didn't want to turn to someone who knew me fear of there judging me as crazy. I wasn't crazy just felt like no one cared for me or would miss me at all if I was gone. But I do matter to me, god only gives you what you only what you can handle., he must think I'm the HULK lol cry it out don't bottle it up it helps relief stress. your worth something in this world plz don't give in to hurting yourself.
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480448 tn?1426948538
Thanks for the update!  I'm so glad that you're getting the help you need, and that you're feeling a little better.

We're always here if you need us!
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10181562 tn?1408537715
Thanks again everyone. I'm feeling better, I'm getting some help and I was having a really bad week
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7486852 tn?1410352184
Please seek the help you need. I am going through some stuff right now you can read my journal.. but please don't give up, that will cause others a world of hurt. Were in this battle together glad you are reaching out. If you need me I'm here for you!
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480448 tn?1426948538
AMAZING replies from weaver and maddie...both dear deal souls who have been through SO much.  You ought to read some of the stuff on weaver's profile.  It's a miracle he's here today...and he's STILL fighting the good fight.

I really hope that our replies resonate with you.

Keep in touch!
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1110049 tn?1409402144
Hello.  I had depression for over 20 years.  I once took an overdose.  Do you know what, I am still here, and glad I am.  Yes depression can be fought, it may not go completely away, but it can ease, honestly.  I battled and battled, and I always told myself that I could win, I could get through the depression.  I was in a terrible place when I joined this site.  Just like you are now.  

Some reports said the Parkinson's medication made Robin Williams suicidal.  Perhaps that is true, who knows?  He fought depression for many years, as I did, and many others.  Many people who thought they could not battle on, have done so, and won.  

I did not want depression to win.  it will always be a long hard fight.  Please try not to give in.  Do what a lot of us do, fight, fight, fight.  You may well be surprised how strong you can be.  You say that people who have everything still lost a battle with depression.  But you see, did they have everything?  Depression does not choose who it visits.  People from all walks of life battle it daily.  

When I saw how my overdose affected my family, it made me determined to battle on.  It was not easy, no, it was a long difficult path, but I did it.  Yes there are still difficult days, but do you know what, my doctor suggested I stopped medication, and I did.  That was a year ago.  I am 73years old now.  
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I love that nursegirl, "Suicide doesn't take away the pain, it gives it to someone else." I can admit that is part if why I am alive today. I felt others would be better off not having to deal with me. I still feel that sometimes, but 43 years of living and having had friends attempt and succeed at dying, I know that I am not selfish enough to give my pain to others. It took a long time for me to decide to get counseling and a doctor to help me, but that is when I finally started to see ways to cope, I started seeing why I felt the way I do and what I can do about it. I have a chemical imbalance, waiting for it to pass wasn't enough after awhile. I also had suppressed feelings and memories, many things had a grip on me, making it so I couldn't get a grip on myself. What have you tried to make these feelings go away? If you are thinking suicide, then you are willing to do ANYTHING, so why not try something that doesn't put such a burden on others first?
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480448 tn?1426948538
I'm sorry you feel so hopeless.  SO many of us have been in that deep, dark place.

As for the people you mentioned, you can't really say they couldn't be helped.  We have no idea what kind of effort they put forth in their own treatment.

If you feel you may harm yourself, I urge you to please seek help immediately.

I saw a VERY powerful quote this morning on FB about suicide....and it's so true...

"Suicide doesn't take away the pain, it gives it to someone else"

Ironically, the same person also posted another saying that I really like...

"Never quit.  If you stumble, get back up.  What happened yesterday no longer matters.  Today is another day.  So get back on track and move closer to your dreams and goals.  You can do it."  LOVE that.

As hopeless as things may see, now....they won't always be that way.  Please fight...get yourself the help you need.  It takes work.  Just sitting on a therapy couch and taking a pill once a day isn't enough.  Learning to manage my depression was one of the hardest things in my life I've ever done...but I'm SO glad I kept pushing myself.  The difference in how I feel is night and day, so I get it sweetie.

Keep talking to us, okay?
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