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When you feel down what brings you back up?

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For those of you who have thought of putting things to an end, or have just felt that feeling of self-hatred to the point where you see no good in yourself, any of those things, what keeps you going? does anyone have something they think to themselves, a reason not to do that?
I'm just curious how different some of the reasons may be, but I'm sure there are quite afew no one else has thought of.

thanks.
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well, I have this whole 'reasons to live' thing, I could post it here...
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I try to find a thread to hold on to... somedays it is hard to find one. on those days, I here & talk & talk.

Feel free to message me if you want to chat.
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my son, my hubby, and my very supportive friends who would kill me if i died!
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this might sound weird but when i was at my worst i looked up different methods of ending it all. what i discovered was that there was no certainty that any method would be successful. i didnt want to be left as a vegetable, or paralised or anything like that. i didnt want permanent liver damage or seizures. after that i hang on for my kids and my hubby and thought about how horrific it would be for them to find me and then not be here for them when they needed me. hope that all makes sense
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i talk 2 my friends but sometimes it dont work
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i think of all the people i would be hurting and how it would affect them and also how i would be going to hell if i did that (just personal belief)
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my daughter cos i wouldnt put her through something like that (hopefully!) oh and chocolate and cakes and any food really!
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All of you! You all inspire me in so many ways! You all have showed me love, aceptance, and support that I never had before. You all have shown me that their truly is something worth living for. People like each and everyone of you!
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My kids, I could never hurt them by leaving them or letting them see me in pain.
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My daughter, I can't bear the thought of leaving her without me, we are so much alike and I know she needs me here. I also believe that I will go to hell if I do (personal belief). My mom, this would kill her. My boyfriend, he's have to go on without me and we are so close. I also think of the times I had tried in the past, and if I succeeded I would not have had my daughter, that I will be missing things in the future that will bring me great joy.
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