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depression after suicide attempt

dumbidiot
dumbidiot
not too long ago i attempted to kill myself with a large overdose of sleeping pills, sadly i dint die. My family dint really seem to notice that i was going to kill myself and they dint seem to care, my brother knew what i was planing cause i told him a long time ago that i was gonna try to kill myself and he just said that i was looking for attention and after my attempt he still doesn't seem to care that it happened so it just kinda makes me more depressed that even when he needed someone to talk to, i was always there to help him out but he doesn't want to talk to me at all, and i just sort of want to get a gun and shoot myself to show him that i can do it right and i am not just looking for attention. but i guess most of you will see this post as a cry for attention as well so i don't blame him. thanks for listening.
WallyBear
WallyBear
Sweetheart,

I am so sorry that you are in so much pain. Please, PLEASE, don't
hurt yourself.
I hope I don't offend you by saying this, But Your BROTHER is an idiot!!!!!!!! Not you.
How callous can he be?? He is just so cold!
Sweetheart, I beg you, Please don't end your precious Life.
Come here and talk or call someone..........
Much, MUCH Healing To You
dumbidiot
dumbidiot
thank you for the reply WallyBear but i just feel like i KNOW that my life is not gonna go far if i was feeling like this at 13 and now am 21 with the same thoughts but just dont feel like waiting for the pain to go away because what if it never does
WallyBear
WallyBear
Honey,

I can tell you that recovery is possible. It really, really is.

Are you seeing a doctor? Are you in therapy ?

I needed intense counseling to rid myself from all the internal pain.

Killing yourself is NOT the answer................

You are Important. You MATTER! Don't end your life.
Keep fighting. You can beat this. I know you can.

Please read my profile............... :-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Everyone needs love. Everyone needs attention. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It sounds like you aren't getting the love and attention from the people closest to you...that must be really hurtful. I felt a lot like you did at that age...but believe me you will meet many people and find other people to love and get love from. Please hang in there.
stevebhopes
stevebhopes
I too have attempted suicide, many times in fact. I too have had a sibling who really seemed to not care. After my last hospitalization (I didn't attempt this time) for suicidal feelings she came around and showed concern for the first time. I have made progress in not resenting her because I have tried hard to understand her and her point of view. A lot of times family members are concerned but don't show it because they are angry at us for nearly traumatizing our family, because they don't know what to say and can't relate, or they are scared by the whole thing. Your brother may come around in time. In the meantime make as many good friends as you can here. This will help you to see that there are caring people in this world who truly understand. I too am very glad you weren't successful. I too care deeply about your welfare. I too want to assure you that you can and will improve with the proper care and support. YOU ARE NOT A LOST CAUSE AND YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! You can talk to me anytime, I think you know now I can relate.