Chronic? or Terminal? There's a big difference.

Hospice Care is great for terminal illnesses. You might try discussing with your doctor your fears of what your death might look like or joining support groups related to your particular condition.


Chronic...such as depression. There never has, and never will be assisted suicide. But again, you can talk to your doctor because there are treatments.

Hello I am sorry to hear this. Are you terminal?

Well my condition is chronic. I have found an online support group for my condition since it’s quite difficult to deal with. I started to want an assisted suicide because things were getting so difficult to deal with.

Livingly, I'm sorry you are experiencing what you are going through. I can only imagine how tough it may be. How old are you? are you seeing a private therapist?

I have been where you are right now, many times, so I understand. This is what kept me alive and fighting: my pets. Who would take them? I have 3 dogs and 13 cats, so it's not like my mother could take them to her house. Are you taking Zantac (ranitidine) or Tagamet (cimetidine)? Because they can both cause suicidal ideation, or thoughts of suicide. I found this out when I ran out of my Pepcid and bought some OTC Zantac; within a day I was suicidally depressed, where before I had been fine. I am taking antidepressants for depression but was fine before; I couldn't stop crying about everything that had gone wrong in my life, my illness, chronic pain, etc. After a couple of days I got my Pepcid refilled and after 24-36 hrs I was back to my old self. I asked my pharmacist and she told me that yes, doctors were aware of this side effect. So it's something to think about if you have acid reflux like I do. I also have Porphyria, which is a rare disease that nearly killed me and caused severe nerve damage: the chronic pain.

If you commit suicide, I can guarantee there will be people who barely know you that will be affected by your death. And the people who love you; they will NEVER recover from it. Whatever this illness is, you can get through it! One thing that has helped me is to do something nice for someone else without expecting anything in return. I am praying that things get better.

Depending on your illness, have you thought about getting a pet? Unconditional love is amazing. Antidepressants work too; sometimes you have to try a few to find out what works the best.

I hope things get better for you.

Mississippi Girl

Thanks for the reply Missippi girl I appreciate it. I do have a dog and I love him very much and am glad to have him. I’m not on antidepressants but maybe I’ll research them.

As of now longhorn 2004 I’m not currently seeing a therapist and I’m 18 years old.

What would happen if you told your parents how you feel?

I think they would care and want to help.

Sorry you're struggling right now ! This much I know, perspective changes as soon as circumstances get better. So, you didn't say what the chronic illness is. It would be helpful to know, but this much I know for sure. I've dealt with chronic illnesses for years. I've been depressed and yeah-there were times in the past that I literally wanted to die to escape pain and symptoms of the several chronic diseases. Then, I found an answer that helped me. I will share with you-in case it helps you. Plant based diet. No kidding! This farm girl gave up meat, white flour and sugars and ALL chemicals in processed foods. That was 3 years ago. Through plant based living, I've literally reversed every single disease and symptom, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and heart disease. Along with those came depression and extensive pain. Not only have I been healed from much, but several people I know have, as well. Why am I telling you this? Because I know if you saw a reversal in symptoms, you'd feel differently about living and wanting to die. How do I know that? Because we all do. We don't actually want to die, we just want to find a way to be free of the chronic illness. I recommend Forks Over Knives, the China Study and other YouTube series and just give it a try. Oh-btw, my doctors all told me it was impossible to reverse ANY of my chronic issues, never mind ALL of them! They ate their words (pun intended) and now call me their poster child. I tell them the plain truth...the food we eat is creating over 200 chronic diseases and conditions because of GMOS and chemicals that our US food supply now has (unlike other countries) Hope this helps you! There IS hope!

Thanks sage 7 I’ll keep your info in mind. Luckily I’m doing better these days.