Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) you're not going to get the answer you're looking for here. We are here on a mission to better human lives. That's not going to happen if we're helping you end yours. Legally and morally, we just can't help you with that.

When I came to this site years ago, I was looking for painless ways to kill myself. In fact, besides your location, your question could have been mine. I didn't want religious platitudes, I didn't want warm fuzzies, and I didn't want suicide hotlines.

What did I get? Not what I was asking for. I had several people tell me to reconsider. I was told to hold on, even if it's just for a few minutes. Most importantly, I was shown that even strangers on the internet care about me enough to give their time to stop me from making a decision from which there is no recovery. I've been here on this website ever since. I'm not saying that they fixed my life. I was still the same messed up person with the same problems. Heck, I even attempted suicide a few times after that. You never know, though, what could have happened if nobody had reached out that day. So that's why I'm reaching out now.

You're right. We don't know anything about you other than that you're hurting enough to seek assistance in some form. And that's enough.

I'm not going to give you what you want, because the funny thing about advice is that it isn't necessarily what you want to hear. I'm here to tell you that ending your life now would be to end your life on a sour note. Whatever problems you're facing would taint the last of your life. Keep living, even if it's just for an hour, a day, a week, and you are giving yourself more chances to turn things around and get enjoyment out of it. I can't advise on your specific situation. The advice I'm giving you is the advice I'd give anyone, even those who aren't suicidal right now. Give yourself another chance to get things right. And another. And another. Keep doing it until you do, because otherwise you're letting yourself down. There is nothing that can't be fixed, worked around or dealt with in some way. It might seem hopeless, but there is always a way.

Hmmm.....maybe I did come to the wrong site then, when I found this site I didn't notice the "mission to better human lives" signage anywhere. I shall keep searching. Thanks

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In my last 8 years with Advicenators, I've gone from honours student to failing out of university (and getting back on top again!), from single to married, from tenant to homeowner.

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