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If you are prone to suicidal feelings

Posted: Jun 22, 2010

What ideas do you use to snap yourself out of it besides medication?

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Suicide is a permenant solution to a temporary problem - sm

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Call someone you can talk to. Take a walk and breathe.

Been There/Done That - Regularly

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I won't say that every day is a struggle but it happens frequently, especially as a single person living in a rural area, kids grown, friendless, etc. While it's not the same, and as stupid as it sounds, I believe my dogs saved my life, as they give me purpose and I have someone who depends on me. Working two full-time jobs, I don't have the time to volunteer or by the weekend I have too much to take care of to lose anymore time, but if you can, I think anything that helps you make a difference in another living creature's life can be a great salve for the feelings of isolation and irrelevance that can be a particular hazard in this suddenly uncertain at-home career. Remember that there are hotlines for that, and maybe just reaching out to someone else can provide you with better ideas.

suicidal ideation - FTMT

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Thanks for being so up front about this topic. What friend would like to hear any of us talk about this? The most important thing that keeps me going are my cats. They would die of starvation without me. No one else would care, so I do. It is this something that I "HAVE" to do that keeps me getting up in the morning.

saying your dogs saved your life Does Not Sound Stupid; - dogs are therapy; mine make me happy daily. :) n/

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nm

absolutely agree - sm

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my dog spent most of my MT career with me until we had to put her down in February with cancer. I miss her every day. There is a big part of my life missing now.

There is one waiting for you in a shelter; find her/him. - n/m

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nm

Live savers - Animal Person

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There is so much truth in what you posted, and YES. . animals give us a purpose and unconditional love. There is nothing foolish about that. This is the reason so many reitrement homes and nursing homes allow pets now. They lower blood pressure, have a calming effect, and give us someone to care for and someone to love. They serve mankind in many, many marvelous ways.

Procrastination! ;D - see message

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Actually, I believe that IF and WHEN I think it's time to check out, it's my decision and mine alone. Not a doctor's. And certainly NOT a politicians's or a religious group's decision. It's MINE.

I'm a terrible procrastinator. I've kept the final decision at bay by continually moving it to the back burner. Will never close the door on it entirely, but even if I'm feeling close to the edge, I'll end up thinking, Oh well - maybe TOMORROW I'll do it. Today I've got other stuff to take care of, first!

it is an option, during days unbearable. - keeps us bearing.

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Used to - think about it a lot

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At age 32, after 20 years, came to the realization that wanting to kill myself, daily, since age 12, was not normal. Normal meaning healthy. I had always been an avid walker and had animals. But I checked myself into a psychiatric hospital and met people on staff who were like me, and very helpful because they had been there. Other suggestions right on--breathe, exercise, find a purpose in animals or people. Even if you feel bad, someone is worse off and can use your help. The only problem with that, I find, is that it helps to have your feelings validated. Sometimes we need that before we can more on to help someone else or volunteer. You are not alone. Keep logging on and expressing your feeling and asking for help. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Try to struggle - pragya

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I think suicidal feeling is usual at the time of depression.I just want to say those to please try to solve that and come out of the problem.
The best thing about bad days is that, they also pass by the time.Just have some patience.

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