Has anyone seriously contemplated suicide?

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Wilma	I have several times. But life ALWAYS gets better. Suicide runs in my dads family. My grandpa, my aunt and my dad all committed suicide. My dad, just 2 years ago. The void they leave behind is unexplainable. Please don't even think about it anymore. Find something positive about yourself-and don't tell me there isn't anything because there is,and focus on that. Find a hobby or pick up an old one. Keep your mind on the positive things in life. You are valuable and you are NOT worhless. Everyone has problems and beleive me there are alot of people out there with a lot worse problems than either you or I have. Go to counseling, find a support group-do something but don't think about killing yourself. Have you talked to your dr? maybe you need antidepressents. After 20 years of depression and many aintdepressents, I finally found one that works for me..Zoloft. My dr. finally figured out that I have a chemical imbalance that was causing my depression and Zoloft puts those chemicals back. just like a diabetic needs insulin, I need the chemicals in Zoloft. Talk to your dr. And quit hating yourself. Put that energy into something worthwhile, something positive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SVDBYGRC	Look for the only true meaning in life, Jesus Christ. I suffer from depression and have often felt as down as you can go. My hope is not in man, but in God. Counseling can be good, as well as being open and honest to those you trust, to let them know how you feel. However, the only real peace is found in the Father. He will never leave you, and give you peace, regardless of what you have ever done. Take care my friend and keep looking up. ~J.B. Read Jeremiah 29:11 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bflander8ed	been there... Just keep in mind things will get better later in life, maybe not easier but definitely better! You will have good times again. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

zach	no.....btw speak to someone (e.g. parents, phycaitrist, or support groups) abt your problem Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

xx_muggles_xx	Been there done that got the t-shirt gave it to good will here's a hint Your life is not your own. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweetgurl13069	I didn't just contemplate it, I tried, but obviously I failed. I went for counseling and it helped me a great deal. Perhaps you should go in for counseling. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sexy luv	i dont know bout others but i know that a few years ago i contemlated it alot of times.....but as u can see i didnt got thru with it. i guess it normal but please dont act on it. once i even screamed at my family and said that i wasa going to kill myself. a few minutes late my sis came inmy room and said"if u do, for some months ,maybe even years we will mourn you.But then after that we will go on with our life",why end your life now when tommarow a brand new life can begin?you never know please get help with your problem.I know i did and i really cant belive that I almost killed myself for what I now belive to be silly reasons.please dont do it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

x_X	i know how you feel........ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oregonmadisons	contemplated- and attempted and failed please click this link call the number Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥WestlifeForLife♥	Yes I have...but then I think of my parents, siblings, & ppl who truly care about me & how they'd feel if I committed suicide, which helps me realize that I'm being selfish I also think of all the ppl who have it worse than I do & all the ppl who died unwillingly & how they'd probably give anything to be here...I know life's a b. sometimes, but what keeps us all alive is the fact that, no matter how bad things get, there's always at least one good day ;) If you need anyone to talk to, you know where to find me...life's short, so enjoy it while you can :) Much Love ♥Karina Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

laurajc1	I'm so sorry that you're going through this. Believe me, when I tell you that you are not alone. My 17 year old attempted suicide last year, but thankfully, she was properly diagnosed (bipolar II) and she survived and she is doing better because of medication and therapy. Please don't wait and just do what spongbob suggested. You really need to talk with someone. You are definitely in a major depression and you sound like you are on the verge of a crisis. Stop reading responses and get help! Good luck to you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kaka90250	nope ........that wouldn't be me.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Thomas Kevin	I have. I even attempted it a few times. I can imagine how you feel, because I feel some of what you are saying myself. But remember this, if you did that, how do you think your loved ones will feel. Believe me, my friend, it is not the answer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

genler100	i am dng it now...i have kids and am just trying to take the meds for the past week and pray that they kick in soon..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smw	seriously? No Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kolathor	I want to address 'wandering canuck' first, Never tell a depressed person to "Cheer Up!", 'life is full of ups and downs'. That's just shows your ignorance on the illness. A depressed person cannot simply cheer up. If they could, don't you think they would? Darkmatter, yes. Have tried. Have it all planned out again now that I am older. I may not be the best person for advice, but the only thing stopping me I think is my family, and how it would make them feel. Take how you are feeling right now and put that on your family and friends, I am pretty sure that would be close to how they would feel also. I've been dealing with this for about 10 - 12 yrs. now. Finally last year I managed to get in to see a psychologist. I don't know how old you are or how long you've had this, but I believe I will have to deal with this the rest of my life (not sure how it will end). Let's hope you don't have to. All I can say is to see more doctors. Keep seeing doctors until they get it right. Your family doctor should be able to give you the anti-depressants you need, and keep working with you if the first choices don't work. They should also refer you to a psychiatrist. If you don't like that one, ask for another until they get it right. You have to tell them what is or isn't working. They don't know unless you tell them. Stand up and speak out for yourself, because you don't want this illness to last for years like mine has. Also, You'll hate this..... This is the perfect time of year for it. Exercise. It actually makes the chemical 'Serotonin' which is what your brain needs to elevate your mood. OK, enuf. Just remember. Your not alone in your feelings. I just went through a year of hell. I'm still trying to recover. And now I am on 8 pills specifically for my depression! So there are a lot of us who know EXACTLY what you are going through. So Stay Strong. You're not alone! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Somebody	~~i have read what you said and the responses given to you, and a few of them have some good advise... (sponge bob... especially good job answering) the meds are a tricky thing, because they do take a while to get into your system and be fully working. the medical profession is not an exact science unfortunately, and at times it takes many tries before the Dr's get the right combination of meds at the right milligrams to do maximum benefit for you. also, finding the right counselor does help... maybe the counselor you had was not quite in touch with your pain.... try again and again until you get to where you feel you are receiving the help you disserve. Undoubtedly you are a person with a big heart, and have very much value but have been misunderstood and possibly even emotionally and or physically abused. although i have never met you, i would be saddened greatly if i heard that you ended up a statistic. you have much more to offer the world than ending up nothing more than a statistic. use your experiences to build others up and this will help build yourself up. in the mean time, if you are looking for a shoulder to cry on that is not going to judge you, add me to your messenger... click on my avatar and i'll be happy to chat with you. (i'm not on here every day, but i always try to get back to those who message me.) take care of yourself, and i hope to at least hear sometime in the future that things are looking up for you. (i'll be praying for you too)~~ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Justice	Yes.You need to talk to someone you trust about what you are feeling. i'm really glad I didn't do it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

knowsitall	I too thought seriously about it. I tried it twice in half hearted ways with Qualudes when they were the thing everyone took to get high. But I threw up before I died. I am now 53 and would have missed out on a lot of fun if I had succeeded. I think of my friend who died at 19 and think of all the songs, the sex, the food, the travel, the fun that she missed all these years and am very thankful for my life. It was incredibly painful at times, times when I would have been better off dead even, and yet, I love the ocean, the flowers, the birds, and nature so much I would have missed out on things I love so it was worth it over all to stay alive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mindlessgenius	i've thought and planned my own death seriously since i was 12- i'm a bit of a drama queen like that. but i get over it and move on. if everyone killed themselves when life got overwhelming, no one would be around to enjoy those precious moments of life that make us want to live on forever. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BuddyGuru	Get some help before you make an irreversable mistake Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ohm'slaw	19 guys on 9/11/2001 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

classic101	wow sorry to hear that SUICIDE IS NOT THE OPTION! my step dad commited suicide 18 months ago it will ruined your family metally dont do it. Get some counceling try to educate yourself more on what is gonna happen if u think this way PLEASE GET SOME COUNCELING u will never know how much pain people like my self feel when somoene attemps please call a hotline or go to a doctor i beg u as a person who has experienced it. u will feel better as soon as u see a doctor trust me :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Paula P	Yes, all of the time. If doctor's haven't helped, try a new one. I know it is so very hard to try to talk to new doctors and get to know a new one but the right one may help. Also, unless your family doctor knows a lot about psychiatric medications, use a psychiatrist for medications. They have experience in mixing and matching medications that regular doctors may not even consider. It can take a long time to find the right medications and/or doctors that can help but if you don't give up, relief can be found. It helps me to tell myself that I don't really want to kill myself, I just want to stop hurting. These are the things that have helped me: Exercise (I know, yuck!) Would your turn down free medicine? If you go for a walk everyday for 20-30 minutes, it will help. Go with someone and the talk will also help. Sometimes I pray the whole time. As I stated before good medical support. Web sites such as NAMI and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) have support groups and websites that give a wealth of information. What you are going through is normal for depression, you just need help and support. If you had cancer would you ignore the symptoms and just suffer? There is help and hope out there. If you can't help yourself please, please, tell someone so that they can help you. If you can't control your impulses to kill yourself, go to your local emergency room and they will find help for you. The key is hope and keeping it while you find an answer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sol mister	i thik if you whant to end it you would end it a long time a go i think you need to lower your self and stop takeing all of you pills that you are dependingon be cause you are better then that i took prosak and that maid me feel like **** dont you think so you dont sleeep a lot i do because i do because i got nobodey to talk to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LiTlE mIsSy	not me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wandering_canuck	Never. Cheer up.....life is full of ups and down like a rollarcoaster.....ride it out, it's worth the price of the ticket! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fouramepiphany	Yes, I seriously went through depression for years. Now I wouldn't give my life for anything and I am cautious to things that would hurt me. I know when your down it feels like nothing can be better but you do remember the good times after all if you did not know that happiness, you would not be crying. I know most things do not change, that's why it took me so long to realize. You do not know the future and no matter what your beliefs you should know there will always be times worth living. There are so many opportunities to make yourself happier. Don't be scared of life <3 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Man Coon	I had a terrible childhood, and because of that I had almost complete memory loss from my childhood. The first time any memories came back was in 7th grade, and the things I learned happened was so overwhelming that I didnt know what to do. I got depressed and all the fun things related to it, and one day I just had enough. I remember, I needed someone so I wanted my friend to stay over just to talk to and distract me from what I was feeling, but my dad wouldnt let her. It was so to speak, the straw that broke the camel's back. That night, I realized that I didnt have anyone there for me, and those who I did didnt matter because they couldnt be there for me when I needed them. Also, I never told my parents about the memories because they are against any mental problems, and would laugh at me and think I was cute. So, I tried to kill myself. I took half a bottle of asprin (I dont know if thats spelled right) and fell asleep. I woke up what seemed like hours and hours later (even though it could only have been less than half an hour otherwise I wouldnt be here) and realized that I was alive. I thought it was huge, so I did everything that I could do to throw up, and I got it all out of my system. From then, I have had many mental as well as physical problems from it. My blood was as thin as water for years, and I am still sick today. I learned that life does in fact go on, and no matter what, your situation will get better eventually. Remember, no matter what happens, unless you have a terminal disease, whatever happens will end. Most attempts do not work, and the physical and emotional problems that you will have after it will last for years, and may never go away. Just get through it the best you can, see a therapist, talk to a social worker, whatever you need to do. Just dont try it, because it might not work and you will regret it for the rest of your life. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Haku	i think allot of people have thought about suicide when too many bad things happen to them one after another, so don't feel like your the only one. after awhile things will only get better because it really can't get much worst if your already at this point. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Spongebob	Don't do it.............. You are not a bad person, or crazy, or weak, or flawed, because you feel suicidal. It doesn’t even mean that you really want to die - it only means that you have more pain than you can cope with right now. You can survive suicidal feelings if you do either of two things: (1) find a way to reduce your pain, or (2) find a way to increase your coping resources. Both are possible. You need to hear that people do get through this People often turn to suicide because they are seeking relief from pain. Remember that relief is a feeling. And you have to be alive to feel it. You will not feel the relief you so desperately seek, if you are dead. Please go talk to someone : 1-800-SUICIDE Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No