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Thoughts of suicide
I sometimes think about killing myself. Not that I'm depressed, or manic, sometimes I just get overwhelmed and really really want a need out. Sometimes it isn't even that- I'll just be standing in front of a busy road waiting to cross and imagine myself walking out into traffic. Mostly when I get overwhelmed, it's because of thoughts that I can't get out of my head- stress issues that make me sick to my stomach and dizzy, but I cannot make them go away. Usually this is at night, and I think about taking a Gravol to make myself go to sleep, but it's gotten to the point that I don't trust myself with the bottle of pills. I don't know what to do. I don't know if this is normal? Or if everyone goes through this? If you have any thoughts, that would be really great! Thank you!
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Hey! I'm so sorry about the late response. I've been away and haven't had access to the computer. Thank you for coming to me though. Even though I'm late, I hope this helps.
First off, I know you aren't depressed or manic. Just because someone thinks about suicide/their death doesn't automatically mean they have a deeper problem. I know many people who have/have had suicidal thoughts and they are perfectly normal-not saying that depression makes you not normal- I personally believe that this is something everyone goes through at some point in there lives. Everyone feels lost and confused..overwhelmed and stressed out to the point that they feel they can not take it, at some point or another. I have even experienced feelings like this all the time, and still to this day do. You probably have these feelings the most at night because that's when you have the most time to think..and that's when your emotions really hit you. However, if you don't trust yourself even taking pills, that might be more serious. As I've said many times on this column, suicide is not the only option. Actually, it isn't even an option! I absolutely promise you can get through this. I know, more than most people, that life really can get you down sometimes. Sometimes you get so stressed that you don't even see the point in trying anymore. and then sometimes, maybe you just wonder what it would be like if you were to die..who would care, what would happen to you..but honestly, it's not worth it. There are other ways out. I've met many suicidal people, and fortunately I have been lucky enough to help them pull through. It can be done. Even when it feels like your world is crashing down, there is always a reason to keep you going. Find your motivation..whether it's a song, a person, or a younger family member's smile, or even me! I want you to overcome every obstacle thrown at you, and I know you can do that. Having brief thoughts of suicide is one thing, but actually considering it enough that you don't trust yourself is another. So please for my sake be careful, and don't do anything stupid. I'm very proud of you for taking the time out to consult someone about this :) Next time you have this kind of feeling, vent to someone, listen to music, write in a journal, whatever makes you feel better. Try making a list of reasons why you should keep going, and hold on to that; make it your reason for living, even if it's only one. and always remember, suicide isn't going to solve your problems..it's just going to end any oppurtunity you ever could come across,throw away your life, and you're going to hurt so many people, because you mean the world to them. Next time you feel this way, feel free to come on here and discuss it with me if you'd like-I promise I'll reply a lot sooner than I did with this one.:D So do me a favor? Keep fighting and don't ever give up, for me? Because I know you're stronger than that. :) You're amazing.
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