Are you religious at all?

I think that it is good that it is hard to just jump out of that window.

I have often said that depression is like there is a button we have to push each night if we are going to live through the night. If we don't push it, we pass away at night.

To me, the desire to NOT push the button is what depression is.

Luckily there is no such button. At least in my house.

I know it is hard, and the question is very personal, but some more details may help us to share relevant experiences with you. But please, don't share more that you are ready!

Gentle hugs

I feel the same. No reason to live.

No religion at all. I wish that I'd be dead all the time and i'm just tired of this and just willing to give up and just jump out of the window, bleed to death, anything. Just what will work really

Sorry you're having such a hard time. Can you tell us more about what's going on? Sometimes it helps to just vent and get it out. Are you taking an antidepressant for the depression and seeing a therapist? Most people here will attest to how helpful those two things can be. When my sister found the right medication for her depression it changed her life.

I know what it's like to want to end it. I have battled those same thoughts and feelings off and on for years. Sometimes we have to distract ourselves with a hobby or some music to get our minds thinking in a different direction

You can overcome this. you are not the first person to walk down this path. Keep posting and let us know how it's going. Hugs.

Add me to list of not wanting to be here. So many of my friends and family are gone. Although i know I would not hurt myself, I am disappointed when I wake up most mornings that I am still here. So I have challenged myself this new year to find myself a reason to be. I am looking into volunteer opportunities.I am fixing things in my life that are causing me despair.....I just mended 2 friendships that had nearly come to end over some really petty stuff....because my friends give me a very good reason to be here and they make me happy. I guess my question is this.....if we remove "not being here" out of the equation.....what would make you smile? A pet, a hobby..what? I know I've said this before......but let's all try to find our reason this year. I don't expect it to be easy, but it may be worth it!

It WILL be worth it!

I ask myself that same question a lot. Some nights it gets especially hard.

U R STILL HERE BCAUSE THE LORD IN HEAVEN HAS A PURPOSE 4 U SWEETIE..............................
HUGS
GBU
DRENA B
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I've been where you are, many times. Sometimes my dog is the only thing to keep me going.

I'm going to assume you've done therapy, either now or in the past. If you aren't there now, go back. Make an emergency appointment.

Getting the right medicine takes time. It's a pain in the ass, I know.

I had ect last year. It helped me a lot. You may need to talk to your doctor about it if you aren't having success with medicine and therapy alone.

I still take medicine but its the right combination, finally, that I needed.

When I couldn't work, i volunteered at an animal shelter. I've always loved animals. Helping others ultimately helps ourselves too so if you have a particular passion, animals, the elderly, children etc, give that a try.

Check out volunteermatch.com for ideas. It's a good site.

I am not religious thought, and don't believe in God. So much is happening, family drama, a break up, friends changing behaviour... my ex bf dating one of my friends... i like bunnies and cats. But still want to die.

Feeling lonely and in pain tonight

You are still here because you are meant to do something, only you can know what that is, so you have to search your heart and soul for the answer. Everything has purpose. Just as I had a purpose when my life was saved. Weather you believe in God or not is irrelevant, because at the end of the day, were all here to do what we are all here to do.

I'm not one to give advice unless it's asked for...know that you are courageous for posting this and reaching out. I can relate to the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness and lack of control over my own life, and especially above all the loneliness. Know you're heard here!

I dont want to be here...