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OK, so I have noticed alot of you personally or with significant others, that have suicidal thoughts or wishing they were dead. I have been there! Believe me it is not a good place to be. I think we or others feel this way, because we pretty much have everything taken from us. It is as if, we have to start over from birth! I will say, that I have been on several psychotropic and antidepressants meds. They may have settled that feeling of unease. But, trully it has been time, that has worked in my favor. Don't get me wrong, the antidepressant probably do help, if the person is getting to that point of suicide. But, time is the only thing I believe we have on our side, that and finding some inner peace and forgiveness. So, I say take the antidepressant if the person is suicidal and see a counselor. This can only help possibly, depending on the side effects and other risks.
Just my thoughts! nsm Posted on 11/06/09, 10:11 pm |
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Anybody checking this out? 
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I am.... & you are completely Right!! Get help fast!!
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In my experience, one of the things that really helps me when I am suicidal is that I really don't want to kill myself--just the part of me telling myself I deserve to die. I am not saying this kind of thinking will work for everybody, or that it works for me all the time.
I think this is a great resource for those who are suicidal/allies of those in crisis: http://theicarusproject.net/popula... and-- http://theicarusproject.net/altern... Also I think some folks may find the icarus project helpful/insightful. They are not pro or anti pharmaceuticals or conventional medicine, but they are not funded by and do not allow pharm companies to advertise on their site. They are my other support group. This Icarus PDF is a fun project and personally has been helpful for me: http://theicarusproject.net/altern... I am also am just beginning to read Yoga for Depression by Amy Weintraub and find it empowering. Amy has had long experiences of severe depression. The author has a yoga DVD for those with depression that I have yet to try out as well. Yoga has been shown in clinical research to change brain chemistry and waves for better and more balance moods! I just read a little bit about a yoga instructor who was helped vietnam veterans with PTSD through regular practice, pretty neat stuff! Last thoughts--another feeling I get when I am suicidal is that I have no options left but to kill myself because I am sooo bad, made soo many mistakes, will neeeevvvverr get better and am just "made" that way. So reaching out to those in my support group to help me see other options or remembering my options by accident (for instance, I see something beautiful or someone walks down the street with a baby that smiles at me and my option becomes--smile back or bask in the sunset, etc..) or with a little scrap of will (example: i am in bed because I can't get up because why bother? and my option becomes to sit up, then after a bit of time that gives me the motivation to go downstairs and make some tea, brush my teeth, talk to someone..) helps me think a little bit clearer and with understanding that I am not this terrible, worthless person. I think that some peoples' quality of life (or ability to live) depends taking medication, some use it less permanently as a tool with other forms of healing, and some are able to practice alternative forms of healing (such as positive self-affirmations or herbal supplements) on their own--I think it's all circumstancial to that person's experience and what resources are available to them. I hope this helps! Everyone stay strong!
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Hey, Sh~t,, this topic hit's home twice. My husband of eight years commited.... (I won't say it-I still have issues/problems/whatever-you only have empathy till you've gone through it - AND I HOPE YOU NEVER DO) .
Since my tbi I have had thoughts- but I guess I had the presence of knowing what I would leave behind ~ the sorrow and the never ending questions. Now I know from all the books I've read, and I know now writing this and looking back, I was not serious, but "THEN, it felt very real to me. I would say the last time I felt so hopeless was Christmas of last year - thank god I went away (crap-not this year though). . That is my worst holiday (see above). But, for some reason, it all balences out ~ I do the "happy face" for my kids. I'll decorate with tears not showing and a smile on my face. Sorry, I lost sight of the topic. I have been on many anti-depressants and gave each a try. Chemicals can alter seratonin uptake and all the other "chemicals" but the underlying problem is still there. If you ever come off of your meds, is the problem still there? Yup, mine was. This is not directed at you NSM, this is a great topic and I applaud you for bringing it up (sorry I got off the topic a bit) I'm just putting my words (so to speak) out there. Half of my frustration sometimes just comes from the people around me (family in particular) not realizing that because my hair has grown back, I'm going back to school and can put them in the ground with a NY comeback ~~ I STILL SOMETIMES SUFFER FROM LACK OF SELF ESTEEM, GET LOST COMING HOME FROM THE GROCERY STORE, CAN NOT ADD MY 8 YEAR OLD'S HOMEWORK AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANYONE WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE PERSON IS TALKING IN A ROOM. i know this is my fault too. i like to just pretend nothing is wrong and just go back to 2006. I also almost failed my drivers renewal test today. That's another story. kim
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