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Saved by my dog

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228

i went over it in my head and I'm ok with leaving behind my family when I die. But I can't bear to think about what would happen to my previous dog if I killed myself. It's something. She's only ten and hopefully has a few more years to go. By that time I should be in a better place where I don't contemplate suicide every week. I love my family but they have each other. They don't even like my dog. So this is my vow that I will stay here for my dog. Pathetic but it's something. 

tommymott
tommymott
I think that whatever it is that gives us a purpose and a goal is a good thing. I think that if we consistently reject thoughts of suicide that it will cease to bother us. That's what I've accomplished with the Negative-Thought-Stopping process.
I think you're on the right track and I wish you success. I don't think there's any requirement that we have to suffer.

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/positive-thinking-stopping-unwanted-thoughts
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you kisses..... When I had a family I would try and imagine how I would feel if one of them committed suicide whether the remaining members had one another or not..... I would have been devastated and your family would as well and I think you know that at least at some level

Another thing that I know from my own life is once there's a suicide in a family there's often more then one... It's then considered an option..... Hang on to this sweetie..... I know how much you love them

Good link Tommy

I understand the thoughts.... I have them as well.....Especially in the Fall..... I try very hard to just know that they're a symptom and that if they continue more then a couple of weeks I need to see my doctor

Big hug and a blessing......xo
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
BTW.... My dog is a wonderful blessing as well.....smile......xo
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
What sort of a hound is it?
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
What difference does it make moobus?
Angela-Boyle
Angela-Boyle
Well im glad you have something to think about to hold you back because your dog does need you! But know that just because your "family has eaxh other" doesn't mean it wouldnt distroy them or affect them if you committed suicide. Glad you didnt !! Hugs!
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
None. I was just being interested. I have a little white doggy. Bits-and-pieces breeding. I'm no help with suicidal and self harm thinking other than knowing the recommendation to have a safety plan and stick to it. But you already know all that sort of stuff so I thought, ask about the dog! I'm sorry you're feeling bad and it was pretty insensitive for me not to say that so I apologise.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I think it's nice that you cared to comment and show interest.... xo
dinahmorris
dinahmorris
I have a foxy x bichon and his love and need for walks has saved me so often. Pets can be way more loveable and loving than people. Hairy angels! lol
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