I think these thoughts are normal for sever depression. If you are having these thoughts though you realy need to talk to a therapist about them. Also, if you are on medication, your doctor might want to think about a different medication for you if this one is not working.

Please talk to a professional about these thoughts as well as talking here. Hugs and best wishes to you.

I'm pretty sure it's normal for depressed ppl. I've been thinking about it a lot today myself.

What is normal, and what is healthy are two very different things. To think of suicide as an end to your pai when you are severly depressed in my opinion is normal....in that you are not alone in this response, but it is not necessarily something that you should just pass off as harmless if that is what you are asking.

I believe that suicidal thoughts should always be taken very seriously and are definitely a red-flag to seek help.

The problem with depression is that it is like a deep dark pit on a black night. You may be able to sense that the pit is there in the darkness, but you don't know where the edge is until you have fallen over it.

Hi Dare. It's called suicidal ideation. Are you seeing a doctor/therapist, and have you spoken to them about this? This might be a signal for you for a change/adjustment in meds. Please, please, please if it ever goes beyond just thought though ... get immediate attention.

It's probably very normal to have these kind of thoughts when you're depressed. Can't claim any expertise other than to say I know where you're coming from. The pain, for me, is constant. That's what I joined this group for. Please, try to hold your head up and ignore those thoughts you know to be destructive. There are those who care. Me, for instance. Wish I had more to offer, but offer all I have.

I too experience suicidal ideations. Over the last 2 to 2 and a half years I have been having many suicidal thoughts on a daily basis. I can probably count on one hand the days I did'nt have a sucidal thought. It's exhausting. I am still working with my doctor on getting my meds right. It may be something you should discuss with your doctor.

Yes had it last nite after someone verbally attacked me on the phone but took my meds and the thoughts faded! Ask your doc for an increase or meds adjustment. Or talk to someone or journal it, getting it out helps!!!

Thanks to all who responded. I am sorry to say, at this time, there is no doctor and medications. Aside from having a high tolerance to drugs, I had a very bad experience with medication and swore that I would never "pop" another pill.

yes it is normal. but i discovered that i have suicidal thoughts but i and not suicidal because i dont want to die. i hope that helps. i used to wake up thinking about killing myself and id go to bed with these thoughts, or id wake in the middle of the night and they were there too. when i realised i wasnt suicidal it empowered me and took the power out of the thoughts.

I think that you should consult with a therapist.

I've had similar thoughts on and off for years as the depression ebbs and flows. I've learned to "hear" them as a signal to seek help. For me, "I want to die" equals, "I want life to be different." I then try to work on whatever isn't going well, set goals, and try to make the changes I can make.