Luckily, my mom could tell that I wasn't myself. She made me start seeing a therapist. At first, I was embarrassed and felt like I should be ashamed. I didn't understand that depression is a disease, but that's because it doesn't always show physical symptoms. After seeing a therapist, I started to feel a little better each day. It helped to talk to someone who didn't even know me.
I'll never forget the day I woke up and everything seemed OKAY. It had been so long since I felt just FINE, and I literally just woke up one morning and life didn't suck all the energy out of me. I remember thinking, "Wow, this is awesome. I'm not even happy, but I'm not SAD." That may not seem like an uplifting story, but I want to be very honest with you. It took some time for me to be HAPPY again. But I am, now.
I'm so glad I didn't take my life when I really wanted to. Please, do whatever you have to do to stick it out. I PROMISE it can get better. Don't be afraid to get help. There are more people who care about you than you think. [ xcgirl21's advice column | Ask xcgirl21 A Question ]
adviceman49 answered Monday September 29 2014, 10:07 am: The short answer is there is no way to kill oneself without pain. Contrary to how it is portrayed in movies; suicide is painful. In general no one dies instantly and more over many live through the attempt only to be more harmed by the attempt then they were before.
How do I know this? I have been a first responder for many years. I have unfortunately responded to many different types of suicide attempts. They are not pretty and the take their toll on us and the families of the victim.
Regardless of what you may think you will leave behind people who care for you. People who will never understand why and will always be hurt by what you have done.
Committing suicide is not easy as it looks in movies. It is easier to live then die. That is what we do. We help you find reasons to live. You have not given a reason for why you want to die. I can assure you that what ever your reason is we can help you find a solution to the problem so you can live a good life.
Write back to us and share your problem with us. I'm sure we can find a solution for you. Remember you need not give your name or the name of anyone else. You remain totally anonymous to the advisors and anyone else who reads these questions. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
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