First off, I feel the same way as you do. So I'm going to tell you what has happened to me. I hope hearing about my story will help you.
I have felt suicidal and depressed on and off for years. One day a couple weeks ago, I decided that there was no point in living anymore, so I tried to kill myself. But in that moment I realized that killing myself wouldn't do any good. I realized that suicide wouldn't fix my life -- instead, it would end the chances of life ever getting better for me.
And I'm only thirteen. I'm too young to die. I don't know how old you are, but I know you have a lot to live for.
I was so lucky that I didn't hurt myself any more than I did. I woke my mom up and told her what I had tried to do, and I had to stay in the emergency room for hours. I had to go to a mental hospital after that. At first, I just wanted to get the heck out of that place. But then I realized that it would actually help me. They started me on medication and helped me find better ways to cope with the pain.
I learned that suicidal thoughts happen when the pain outweighs the coping resources. Now I am starting to see hope, and I know I have a future. I hope you will get help and find a way to keep living, just like I have been doing.
I also think you need someone to talk to. Confiding in a close friend or family member is one option (if you haven't already), but you can also call a suicide hotline.
You can email me any time if you want someone to talk with. My email is athena4896@gmail.com.
You might feel like there is no more hope in this world, but hold on to the hope that things will get better. You can get help from a therapist or psychiatrist.
Is there anything other than killing yourself that can be done to alleviate your problems? You can leave town and start fresh somewhere else. You can transfer schools. You can break up with your partner/get a divorce (depending on your age).
What will you be missing out on if you die? You will be missing out on being alive and feeling emotion, for a start. You will never see your friends and family again. Speaking of your friends and family, they will feel awful if you kill yourself. They will blame themselves, and if you write a suicide note, they will read it over and over again and wonder what they could have done differently.
If you feel like no one loves you, let me remind you that there is always someone who cares about you even if you don't know it.
I think you should find something to do that you enjoy. I recommend doing exercise because it really helps relieve stress. Meditation and yoga are the same way.
I really enjoy writing, art, and music. Depending on who you are, that kind of thing might help you, too. But look around to see what interests you and makes you feel better.
Please stay strong and find a way to enjoy life again. Remember that many other people have gone through this exact same thing -- including me -- but they were able to get help and then keep living.
Don't give up. I believe in you. [ Athena4896's advice column | Ask Athena4896 A Question ]
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