I agree, that type of discussion can be very upsetting.
I suppose that at one level it can be therapeutic for some, but not all, that's for sure.

I know what you mean it's a trigger for me as well, though I don't have much experience with it other than my own personal attempt once. I don't want to get graphic cuz I find that post a bit extreme, hope people can understand.

Thank you for understanding Tommy!

Thanks Gem! I'm sorry you got that low to try.

I agree. It bothers me too. Having lost friends to suicide its very difficult to talk about. Some post often about it and I try to avoid their posts. They should at least title it Trigger

I feel that way too. I don't much care to remember that stuff myself. I try to move on from it. I guess to each their own though but I get how that makes you feel. (HUGS)

Shay...
Interesting to me that you just posted this.
I was wondering what possible benefit that topic could have..
So..I asked the poster why the post?
I was concerned that it's on their mind...
....and worried that it might bring some stuff up for some folks.

If you find the topics disturbing...you don't have to read them, hun.
And you surely don't have to reply to something upsetting to you.

Clearly...someone felt a need for that topic.

Do something tto distract yourself from it now...

Hugs...jc

Thank you all for you're support. I'm so anxious right now I had to take a xanax.

I think that if someone is posting about suicide, they are crying for help. We need to take them seriously. We are here to support everyone.

I think someone on the verge of suicide is probably not thinking about triggers, or anything except their own pain. So perhaps saving someone's life should take priority over a trigger. My thought is don't read these posts. For me, I am glad if I can encourage someone to make it through another day.

I wish I had DS back in the days when I was so suicidal. Perhaps I would have gotten out of that 10 year depression much faster.

I am so glad for the thread - and support there...

I am so grateful for your wise words, and sharing how you feel! I am sorry for your loss, and can truly understand the Triggers -

I so agree with Angela, I have received and given support on here during triggering times - I do not want to imagine, not having it!!

(((((BIG HUG)))) my heart hurts from your stress and depression - dealing with others issues on top!!!! You rock woman : )

Big hug for you shay... I agree that some posts can be very triggering or upsetting more so with PTSD........
I know many here do use the crisis center... and adding 'trigger' to a post can help..
Try to avoid then when you can.. or leave the topic...
I'm so sorry to see what you've been through.. I also have known people that have succeeded in committing suicide and it's devastating..
Big hug for you.xo

I was just coming here to vent, and to make things clear, my family members didn't die, they were just very sick in the hospital. My mom's heart did actually stop and they had to shock her back to life. I didn't mean to mislead anyone.

I'm not telling anyone not to express themselves or get the support they need, because I am looking for support right now, with this thread.

I just had to cut someone out of my life who is an alcoholic that gets drunk every night and day. Any time he has a problem, he gets smashed and calls me saying he wants to kill himself. I have to stay up with him all night sometimes. Or he will call me at like 3am when I have things to do the next day. I told him I couldn't handle his drama anymore, and I feel awful for it.

i agree, and anybody who is talking about suicide needs immediate help-if you know the bipolar suicide numbers this is nothing to joke about

It sounds like you have been on suicide watch for quite a while. No wonder you are burned out. My thought is that person is an alcoholic, self medicating with alcohol. I doubt he will kill himself if he does this all the time, except maybe with stupidity. I hope he goes to AA, gets dry, and finds help for whatever started this.

And I think what you did is right. Boundaries are very important. This person was not understanding your needs.And you count, too! Hugs and hope you feel better soon.

Shlay,

Good for you to cut those out of your life that trigger you, it is going to help you so much in the long run.

Sometimes the crisis board is very slow, because we don't always go there, and that is the best place for those that are crying out for help, but they don't.

So, if you think a post could very well be one of those upsetting topics, just don't let your curiosity get the best of you.... DONT OPEN IT.

You don't have to help everyone.... I also don't respond to highly emotionally draining posts, not that I don't care, it's just I need to think about MY WELL BEING FIRST!

Hope my response helps.