Hello, I don't have any great words of wisdom here - except someone is here and I care. Would hate to see something bad happen to you.

I have been suicidal several times over the past few months. Try to wait it out, it will pass. Do you have family? Friends? Anyone you can connect with? We are all here to help.

Writing in a journal might also help. Talk to your doctor
or a therapist.

I know it may feel like its ending. The fact that you came here is a positive sign that it isnt. Things can and will change. Its important to be with others and share what is going on. There b are others that understand. They care. They take time to be your friend. Reach out to those you feel safe. Many things will turn around, dont worry. Will pray for you. James

hello don't know your sitiuation or if i will be much help as I am currently at the same crisis text line because I too am suicidal. Just focus on your breathing right now. that's all you can do

I saw that you were looking for a job and I happened to be evaluating people so let me give you some suggestions.

1. Have someone look at your resume and get some good feedback. Font, presentation, organization, help. It should look good.

2. Include a cover letter with every response.

3. Research your employer and explain why your talents will help him.

4. Check the public portions of your Facebook. Make sure they look professional and delete or restrict anything controversial. One woman looking for a substantial wage rate had a prominent lock her up post about Hilary Clinton on her Facebook. Putting aside political views, I just felt this was not good judgment.

5. Not too heavy on taking routine tasks and expanding them- took typed document from employer, transported it without impediment, arranged for utilization of governmental courier service, and completed process resulting in successful transmittal to stated recipient (I mailed a letter).

6. Be upbeat and well-dressed, a dash of cologne.

7. If you are asked for some type of additional information or followup, do it immediately.

8. Smile and appear impressed by your employer, let him talk or even brag. As my grandmother said about running a successful bar, you're the best, is what people want to hear.

9. You're better of narrowing your search and sending a few carefully directed submissions than a bunch of dear recipients.

10. Consider working for one of the online companies like upwork in the meantime.

Good luck,

Hi, I was suicidal November last year and checked myself into a psyche hospital. First, I want to say my daughter who is 23 and my mother are the reasons I didn't kill myself. I recently found my goodbye suicide letter i wrote to my daughter, that I don't remember writing. Luckily I have insurance and I had electro convulsive treatment. I was off work for 5 months. It wiped out my memory, and gave me some relief. I found neuro feedback, and I am now looking forward to starting my own business. It's not a cure all, but it helps a lot. But it isn't cheap. Luckily I am sleeping on a friend's sofa rent free, so I can do the treatments. I don't know your financial situation, but if you want to make extra money to pay for the treatments, I can help you with that. Also, look up a website: optimallivingdynamics.org (or .com). Very helpful. I know what you are going through. It's madness and pain in your head. It feels like it will never stop. It's painful. Hold onto anything you can to keep going. And reach out here whenever you need to.

Good luck and we are all hoping and praying for you.

There is no easy remedy; time + distractions usually helps me...you have to come up with you're own distractions (or safety plan) whether it's writing, walking, talking to someone, etc. Most of us know what this feels like so you're not alone in this darkness...

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. what ever is going on that brought you down will pass.

hey, thats how i got on this website too, but i wanted to self harm! You are so brave for reaching out! Even if you think you want to die, something in you is fighting for you. and so are all of us. im proud of you

Thank you to everyone who commented. I'm much better now, I just have occasional break downs that are... really bad. But thank you for helping me :) it was nice to see in the moment.

I have occasional breakdowns too. I have anxiety and depression and go through periods of being just fine to getting down so deep into a hole of sorrow that I just want to die - to. make all the thoughts go away and cease to exist. But when I get there I usually come to the website and find so much solace in the fact that so many people have the same feelings and that we can help each other. There is always someone willing to listen who understands. You are enough. You are worth it. You are worth life.

kenziebarker87 you have come so far already by seeking help and by coming on here to gain support. I applaud you for that!! I’ve only had a suicidal thought once and it was during a change in my antidepressant. I knew it would pass and thankfully it did. I turned to a friend who offered encouragement and stood by me. Support is huge, whether it’s a counselor, family member, friend, or a support group like this. I see you’ve already received some great encouragement on here from others in the group. I will be praying for you!! Never stop asking for help.