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thinking of ending my life
I'm on anxiety/depression meds which I take on a regular basis. I recently cut my wrist with horizontal cuts. I'm at an indecision in my life and see the only way is to commit suicide and not live in what the terrible society is coming to be. suggestions?
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Don't do it.
If you're taking anxiety and depression medications then you should be seeing a therapist. You should always be open and honest to your therapist. If you are suicidal then it's time to speak up and say so in your sessions. It's important so that they can help you overcome these hurdles.
There's more to life than what the media brings. You and I both know that. Society has become a terrible thing. We're obsessed with sex, violence, and stupid humor. For the most part, the society is careless for others.
The truth is that people exist that do still care. I care. I don't even know you and I would cry if I found out you committed suicide. I don't believe anyone should have to resort to such things to get out of a bad situation.
Cutting is caused by one of two things. One is that you you need to release bottled up feelings and emotions and have found found an acceptable form for you. Even animals do this. The second is a cry out for attention. Even the people who cut themselves for only attention purposes are screaming help--even if we don't think so. They need just as much help as a person who cuts themselves to release does.
My suggestion here is this:
Talk with your therapist. Be honest and open about your suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
Make a better society. You obviously care about others. You do or you wouldn't notice how terrible society has become. You are the type of person we need to turn this thing around. If everyone who disliked where society has taken them committed suicide then there would be nobody to stop it from getting worse. There would be nobody to stand up and say, "Something is not right here!"
I'm listening.
Others are listening.
Your steps are to do what you think society needs to improve. It encourages people around you. It builds self-confidence and self-esteem. You finally "find your place" in the world.
Volunteer your time. There are SO many organizations today that are lacking volunteers. They are having a hard time doing basic things like feeding the elderly or even passing out blankets to homeless shelters. You are needed. You are wanted and desired.
Take this opportunity for change. If nothing comes of it then you didn't waste anything. Dying will be a cease of existence so what does it matter if you extend this and live for another year to see what would happen if you spend time volunteering to others? There is nothing to lose.
Pick up your phone book. Search the internet. Make a date once every week for awhile to go somewhere and volunteer your time. Soup kitchens, homeless shelters, battered women and children homes, elderly centers, cancer hospitals, and even libraries need people to just sit down and help. Sometimes all you need to do is talk with somebody for a few minutes and you can make things better for them.
You don't have anything to lose here. You might as well try to do something, right? Give yourself a year and see where you stand. Make an effort to volunteer at an organization or two once every week. Make it priority. If you feel you don't have anything to live for then live for this for just a year and then see where you stand.
You'll find your place in the world. You'll meet interesting fellows and friends. Your life will improve. Things will be quite different.
It did for me.
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