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deleted_user
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I just woke up ..I was really looking forward to DS like I always do. And now im sorry that I did.
There were 4 posts about suicide. Why the hell is today the day that everyone wants to die ..I do certainly want people to come for help and support ..but why the hell is anyone supporting suicide. I am going to let Doug know that this is happening and it's such an enourmous trigger for so many. I think that another community can be started for suicidle members. Just so they can get better support.. we need a safe place to come to get away from those thoughts because we have them all by ourselves, I worry more about the silent readers that dont post ..but they now think it's ok to take a bottle of pills because everyone else did. I hope not to upset anyone ..not my intention. I just cant stand one more post called "This is my last day"..it's so hard and many times we feel so much pressure to help .. I firmly believe that anyone who wants to commit suicide wouldent talk about it. What do you think ?? I need to ask what you all think about this before I contact Doug . Thanks guys ..I hope you werent thrown into a depression like I just did..Thanks guys :)
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Well, KD, I have to admit that it was certainly a shock to get up to this morning, that's for sure, but I just try to remember that the board cycles just as BP does and if it is on a downward spiral today, maybe by this afternoon (with a little prayer and help) it will be on it's way up.

One opinion only, friend. Have a great day regardless, KD!!!
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Thanks nana ..i really dont want anyone to be upset by my post ..I just really want to know what you guys think about the subject ..Thanks again :)
dobiedots
dobiedots
Yeah, I agree w/if you are really going to do it you won't be talking about it.
I never found it to be a trigger. It's just part of bp, another aspect to discuss. I've never been affected by posts on this subject. I'm curious about other people's experiences but it doesn't make me want to go out and do it.
If someone is affected by it, I think they already have suicide on their minds.
....but I still love you KD!
deleted_user
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I agree. Honestly I feel horrible saying it but I'm in a fairly fragile state and I can't even look at those posts. I feel guilty because I know what it's like to feel that, it really hurts to see someone in that much pain and I would like nothing better than to help but I'm barely holding myself together. I don't even know what words would help. I don't reach out when I'm there. I've always been alone with it so I have no idea what words comfort, what brings someone back. I don't even know exactly how I bring myself through. I don't like turning away, it feels so wrong but I have to. I've been dealing with this for as long as I can remember but I'm still new to it all. I'm just trying to get by until I can finally move up to the top of the waiting list to get help. I'm selfish and I hate it but my family needs me here and I have to stay steady.
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Scarlet, that is certainly not being selfish-----YOU should be first and foremost when it comes to your health. Just the fact that you posted shows you are compassionate and caring.

Do what you need to take care of yourself----there will come a time when you will be able to jump right in and do what needs to be done, I promise!!

Good Luck to you and good job for taking care of you.
deleted_user
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I agree KD, I got on and see all these posts about wanting to die and it is depressing. I know people need to reach out, but it can be very triggering...I'm fine, but what about others? Especially new people. It is kinda a downer to the mood. I just wish they would post it differently with a "triggering" warning.
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She calls her self selfish ..but I think that scarlet is sensitive just like me. I guess that maybe im oversensitive ...ive always been that way. :(
deleted_user
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Those posts don't bother me. It is not a trigger for me. I agree, if someone is going to commit suicide they're less likely to talk about it. The posts that bother me are those from family members saying that the person actually succeeded. I don't know what to say to potential suicide members, but I try to comfort them and show them that they are loved and needed HERE.
peace, teresa
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Bump please :)
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Maybe if we all get webcams it would UP the pace a little ?
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Scarlet: I agree with you.

When I see those posts they aren't necessarily a trigger for me. If I'm in the same state that they're in, feeling like I want to die, then I don't even read the posts. There is nothing I can say to them to make them feel better. I'm feeling the exact same way. But if I am feeling fairly strong and I know they just need some words of encouragement, to let them know that the sadness will pass, then I'll write to them. I also agree that most people that write about wanting to die are just looking for some help. I've never written about it on a forum, but I have reached out to certain people when I knew I was dangerously close to doing something I knew I';d regret.
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Im really sorry to hear that you lost your friend .. Ididnt say not to talk about it ..I just suggested that we can have a new community for this subject... or maybe poeple can visit the family and friends affected by suicide ..that may be more of a help than 25 members begging them to get help and call 911. We should all have to read how our suicidal tendencies affects the people around us..Again ..just wanted to know what you guys thought about it .. thats all. Opinions are like assholes ..we all have one (so corney )
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Krystin: A teacher of mine used to say, "opinions are like bellybuttons, everyone has one" but I totally like the asshole reference sooo much better, LOL....
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I understand the need for a separate Suicide Forum.
It makes sense cos there's only so much we can say without it destroying any positivity that has pooled together in DS.

I do find the prospect of having a Suicide Forum quite funny.Anyone that finds that in bad taste doesn't know the full effect that suicide has on other people's lives.
It is tragically funny.Hilariously tragic.
Shelly4
Shelly4
Krystin, I understand why it upsets you, it upsets me too when I see so many posts of that nature at one time. But with bp we all have different expressions with different faces at different times. This time of year I think more people cycle to depressed so the boards are overwhelmed with posts of this nature. I have read many this morning but ignored most because I am not in a good place to share with them. For some, it may be helpful to share and others a trigger. I have just gotten to a point where I know myself well and I know what I can and cant handle or will and wont handle. I also know there are people out there that arent strong enough to know themselves and may be triggered. But suicide is an overwhelming part of bp and we should consider that like any other post, the suicide post could be helpful. We should just be wise in how we word them and what we are encouraging.
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