Suicide Prevention

[Spideyman]

I have a confession to make.

For the last ten years, I have been battling clinical depression. I was diagnosed shortly after my first suicide attempt early in 2009, during my freshman year of high school. I attempted suicide again towards the end of my senior year, in 2012, and had it not been for the efforts of others, I would have succeeded. I wouldn't be able to attend college. I wouldn't be able to write. I wouldn't have been able to post this right now, seven years later. Fortunately, the worst seems to have passed, and I no longer experience these horrible feelings of profound worthlessness that lead to self-destruction. Through a combination of therapy, medication, creative expression, and the generous support of family and friends, I have managed to overcome. Things are looking up now, and I expect to get my first job later this year after I finally receive my associate's degree. There are the occasional downer days, but the good ones substantially outweigh them. I am writing this to tell others that hope always exists, and with enough effort and perseverance, even the most dismal emotional situation can change for the better. I am absolutely willing to talk to anybody on here that needs somebody to talk to, because I have been there.

Thank you are alive and doing so well.

 

[kingricefan]

I have a confession to make.

For the last ten years, I have been battling clinical depression. I was diagnosed shortly after my first suicide attempt early in 2009, during my freshman year of high school. I attempted suicide again towards the end of my senior year, in 2012, and had it not been for the efforts of others, I would have succeeded. I wouldn't be able to attend college. I wouldn't be able to write. I wouldn't have been able to post this right now, seven years later. Fortunately, the worst seems to have passed, and I no longer experience these horrible feelings of profound worthlessness that lead to self-destruction. Through a combination of therapy, medication, creative expression, and the generous support of family and friends, I have managed to overcome. Things are looking up now, and I expect to get my first job later this year after I finally receive my associate's degree. There are the occasional downer days, but the good ones substantially outweigh them. I am writing this to tell others that hope always exists, and with enough effort and perseverance, even the most dismal emotional situation can change for the better. I am absolutely willing to talk to anybody on here that needs somebody to talk to, because I have been there.

Thank you for being brave and sharing your experiences with us. You are all the stronger for it. Bless you.

 

[Notaro]

I have a confession to make.

For the last ten years, I have been battling clinical depression. I was diagnosed shortly after my first suicide attempt early in 2009, during my freshman year of high school. I attempted suicide again towards the end of my senior year, in 2012, and had it not been for the efforts of others, I would have succeeded. I wouldn't be able to attend college. I wouldn't be able to write. I wouldn't have been able to post this right now, seven years later. Fortunately, the worst seems to have passed, and I no longer experience these horrible feelings of profound worthlessness that lead to self-destruction. Through a combination of therapy, medication, creative expression, and the generous support of family and friends, I have managed to overcome. Things are looking up now, and I expect to get my first job later this year after I finally receive my associate's degree. There are the occasional downer days, but the good ones substantially outweigh them. I am writing this to tell others that hope always exists, and with enough effort and perseverance, even the most dismal emotional situation can change for the better. I am absolutely willing to talk to anybody on here that needs somebody to talk to, because I have been there.

Your courage and strength are an inspiration to us all, thank you for sharing your story with us.

 

[Notaro]

My younger brother did the same - he was four years younger than me and I was 19 when it happened. So sorry to hear this notaro and thanks for sharing. Sweeping it under the rug doesn't help anyone (but back then it was quite the taboo subject) - this was in the days before bullying at school had not been addressed yet.

So sorry to hear that neesy,

 

[Notaro]

I'm very sorry about your sister. Time does make things better and the loss will always be there for you but you must continue on. Try to keep the sound of her laughter in your heart.

Many thanks kingpricefan

 

[kingricefan]

My younger brother did the same - he was four years younger than me and I was 19 when it happened. So sorry to hear this notaro and thanks for sharing. Sweeping it under the rug doesn't help anyone (but back then it was quite the taboo subject) - this was in the days before bullying at school had not been addressed yet.

Neesy- you are in my heart!! (((Neesy))) I hope that you can remember all of the good times you and your brother shared.

 

[Neesy]

Neesy- you are in my heart!! (((Neesy))) I hope that you can remember all of the good times you and your brother shared.

Thank you - I like to think his spirit moved on - he was so intelligent and good looking but he had a bad stutter. Kids in high school could be very cruel and when you're that age you can't see ahead to a better future I guess.