hun it can happen eveyday if your not getting help....are you getting any help at all???

I am seeing three different people. I have been for about a year. Just came out of the hospital a couple of weeks ago.

the longest I allow myself is 5 minutes...just 5 minutes...then in 5 minutes if I'm still suicidal...I breathe for 5 more minutes...I come here and tell people I'm in a dark place and they help me...then I breathe for 5 more minutes

I have no idea how many "5 minute" moments I have had in a row but that doesn't matter...just always give yourself 5 more minutes...then breathe some more...or cry...or post a joke...or rant and rave...then give yourself 5 more minutes

I've had these thoughts all my life (but I haven't tried it). I'm getting help (therapy and ADs) and that makes a big difference. If you're thinking about it, I think that's common for clinical depression. The big question is: do you have a plan and do you intend to carry it out?

ok so your no stranger to therapy....are you on meds???

I am on meds but I feel that I am going to be addicted to it and I really do not like taking it but I am currently at home and my parents are mouth checking me.

what meds are you afraid of being addicted to???

If meds can save your life, who cares if you are addicted?

i was suicidal for 2 straight days......but i did feel moderately suicidal for 2 weeks straight, but i did do alot of try to distract myself

I am currently on Cymbalta. I do not believe, however, that any meds will save me. I am better off DEAD.

I'm afraid of meds too. I'm taking Cymbalta (for depression), Trazadone (for sleeping) and Clonopin (for addition, that's not the right spelling). I know the Clonopin is addictive, so I'm afraid of taking it, even when I need it. Instead I trying yoga, breathing, water and walks first. That usually helps decrease my anxiety in the same way as Clonopin.

Congratulations for your recent release from the hospital! I can tell you're one tough girl and I'm sure you'll make a better social worker having been through this. I'd love to hear about your experience there as well as the things you learned.

I think crystal's 5 minute plan makes a lot of sense. I'm going to adopt that next time. Thank you crystal!

Katie hunny. The right meds can help you. Go back to your dr. You are not better off dead.

bella is right....lots of us are addicted to meds...we need them to survive...

How can I be strong if I have no zest for life. I am thinking about taking all my meds tonight to end it, or least make me unconscious

I have had it for a year and a bit now...I hope you are ok...if you need to chat I'm here xxxxxxxxx