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Q: suicidal thoughts?
I’ve been really depressed lately and have been having suicidal thoughts. I can’t go to therapy. It doesn’t work. It won’t work. They just ask me if I had a bad childhood. It’s just completely pointless. I don’t know how to tell anyone either. I think they’ll think I’m just imagining or making it up or something. I think maybe I should take antidepressants.

A: Anti depressants would work.
Its OK to have suicidal thoughts…. just as long as you don’t commit suicide.
Even though you are depressed, don’t let it cloud your judgement.
If it does, then that means you are weak minded.

I was constantly depressed when I was in high school (nobody knew), but just beared with it. Even though it felt like crap, you’ll get over it without taking any pills if your strong enough.

Q: Suicidal thoughts?
Look, I want to point out first of all that there is nothing I hate more than an attention whore, and it’s not what I’m trying to be. I feel that I need help with this, and that I might find encouragement through others here in a more discreet form than visiting a hospital for it. Thanks in advance for all of your answers.

I have been having thoughts of suicide quite often lately. Although I don’t think I would act on it, sometimes the thoughts completely dominate my mind. I sometimes sit or lay and ponder different ways to kill myself.

I know it’s normal to have some suicidal thoughts, but mine are excessive. There are several things that cause it; I just feel that it would be much easier to end my life than live through the pressure. I understand that it would be a permanent solution to a temporary problem, but what if the problem is permanent? I sometimes wonder whether my plans for college and my aspirations for a career in writing might not go as planned, and that I might have
… nothing to fall back on.

I get upset because my parents truly could give a shit less about me. My mother constantly hands out verbal abuse, and when I retaliate, the entire family will hear of it resulting in reprimands every time I enter a reletive’s house. There is only so much ignorance I can take from one person, and when my tolerance for her begins to wane I just explode on her, and I don’t even give a shit how I hurt her feelings. She constantly tells me to get a job; I agree that I need one, but I refuse to settle for a job in fast food or factory work. If I wanted a job like that I wouldn’t have chosen higher education.

My girlfriend dishes out all kinds of mental games daily, whether she know it or not. Usually, with every phone call she makes my self esteem bottoms out before we are through.
There are other less severe things that bother me throught the day as well, and whenever something happens I feel like I would rather just die than put up with it. Sometimes I just sit down witha razor and hold it to my wrist, waiting for the cut… But I try and pull myself out of the moment and forget about what is happening (And I guess it works – I’m not dead yet.)

I’m gonna have to stop writing, they won’t let me add more characters.
I can’t talk to my parents. Sometimes I want to do it in spite of them… When they hurt me, I think of cutting my wrists and bleeding all over the bathtub until I stop breathing… I feel like it will give them the message; like it will show them exactly what they have put me through. If I told them about my thoughts, they would blow me off, telling me some story of how their lives are ten times worse. It makes me fucking sick.

I really do need some meds, though. When I take one of my mom’s Xanax it makes me feel like I just couldn’t give a fuck less. That would help me, but I don’t want to become some Xanax-addicted vegetable like she is; I tend to only take them when I hit an extreme low, and I would never take them regularly.

A: you no when i read your question it made me smile not at all the trouble you are going through but ill get to that in a minuet . but what a smart and kind and careing and loveing person you are .. and im not saying that in any way to mock, or offend you..ok to your question.. first we cant choose our family , and sometimes it does get a little much ..but things will get better when you can move out of the house.. and for the girlfriend unlike your family you can choose a different person to date ,, one that wont bring you down and make everything even worse..and you dont no what the future will bring so why not try to live day by day and not worrie about your plans so much just wait till then and see what happens . it dont do any good to think about tommorrow for tommorrow might not come for any of us ..its usually no guarntee when our last day will be on this earth..so you should try to keep the peace with your family at least walk away and not use so much hurtfull words even though you dont mean them..bc just say you and your mom have a argument .. and the next day she dies or you die not by suicide ..then those words you said to her would eat you up..then the guilt would last a life time bc you or her dident get to say im sorry , i dident mean it,i think you are to smart to commit suicide and you not suffering depression either.and xanaxs are very habit forming ..when you feel low xanax will make you feel lower….good luck 2 you and hang in there you will make it…i have 2 daughters and one son he is 24 yrs old .. you no id be very proud to have you as my son.. your mom is lucky she has you for a son. she dont see it but she will….oh i forgot to add that im suffering from cancer and all the pain and treatments and stuff im going through i have not once concidered suicide even though all my friends and family dont wont anything to do with me bc i told them of the cancer..they act like i have something they can catch..the point is i never thought suicide bc i figure that god will take me when he thinks i cant take any more…and i also figure all our days are numbered why should we take our own life and suffer eternity……….

Q: Suicidal Thoughts?
41 year old black man, self-employed, going thru a divorce. Lately i’ve been very depressed and i’ve been having alot of suicidal thoughts, is there any over the counter drug I can take to help me besides St. John’s Wart ?

And does St. John’s Wart really work ?

A: I am responding to you because my cousin just committed suicide yesterday morning. He was a single, 26 year-old with a promising future. No one in our family expected such a tragedy. I don’t know you whatsoever, but PLEASE don’t rely on petty herbal remedies for such a serious confliction. Seek counselling immediately. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of, and you will realize this when you talk with someone who doesn’t know you and can give you a professional, unbiased opinion. Suicide is never the answer to life’s problems. It’s a selfish way to leave your loved ones. Don’t put your family through something like that. You can work this out, but just try to have some patience. I’ll pray for you.

Q: Suicidal thoughts – How long can a hospital keep someone inpatient against their will?
A friend went to a mental health crisis center for medication because she is severely depressed and has suicidal thoughts. They assessed her and are not letting her leave. How long can they legally require her to stay in the hospital? She is located in New York. Any advice or appropriate websites would be greatly appreciated.

A: IF she is a danger to herself or others, and IF she voluntarily commits herself, they can only hold her for 72 hours unless they get a court order.

If she refuses to commit herself, AND she is a danger to herself or others, they will hold her until they get a court order to keep her for as long as the judge deems appropriate.

It’s always better to self- commit. Chances are you’ll be out in 72 hours.

Q: How do I deal with my suicidal thoughts?
I’ve been feeling awfully suicidal lately. I have no one that loves me, a job I hate, and no future. I’ve been having many suicidal thoughts. I’m thinking about ending my life.

A: This is disastrous.

You must list everything in your life that makes you happy. Any goals you wish to achieve and dreams you would like to come true.

You may think that nobody loves you, but this may be untrue as your thoughts might be clouded with depressing thoughts.

During times of suicide-thinking, then you need family or if no family you need to join a church or get a pet Or all three.

I’m an agnostic, but I think that a church is a great place to rehabilitate. There is no fee to join and people are open to making friends there.

Furthermore if you have weight issues or drug issues, you should go into rehab or join a program to fix those things.

Q: How do i get rid of suicidal thoughts?
For the past two months I have had constant suicidal thoughts. I keep saying to myself that suicide is not an option and that I don’t want to do it but I can’t shake the thoughts. Will I need meds to get rid of this negative or are there methods of getting my mind out of this?

A: well you should seek a professionally trained mental health care staff like @ your local mental health clinic~they can set you up with what ever it is you need And they charge on ability to pay for those w/out insurance~good luck to you♦

Q: How do you bring up suicidal thoughts with a psychiatrist ?
I see mine at 10 tomorrow and he had me involuntarily admitted to the psych ward at the end of June and I don’t want to go back but my suicidal thoughts are worst than ever. And how can I make sure he takes me seriously and doesn’t ignore my suicidal thoughts. They are driving me insane
What would he do if I told him I have serious suicidal thoughts and I am just about ready to end it

A: The truth is, he might just put you back in the psych ward, but it might be what you need to stop yourself from harming yourself.

If he doesn’t take you seriously you can start seein another psychiatrist on the side(if you can afford it). But he should be there to help you and he’ll do whatever he thinks is best for your safety, even if it goes against your will.

Q: Why do i have suicidal thoughts but not feel deppressed or upset in anyway?
I Get Suicidal thoughts but don’t have the will to carry them out. I feel very slightly depressed but not enough to warrant these thoughts.
The depression is due to many reason but mainly i feel despair and a feeling of trying to escape from the way i am now but not yet to the point of suicide but with thoughts leaning towards the idea,

A: It might simply be a way you’ve subconsciously developed for dealing with stress. I think I might understand what you are talking about, because I have what might be a similar experience. Occasionally when I’m in an “off” mood I’ll find myself suddenly imagining myself getting vividly decapitated or something like that. It’s not terribly often for me, but it’s not like I actually want decapitated or anything. I don’t worry about it, and don’t take it seriously so as to not feed my odd mood, and after a little while I’m fine. In reality I’m an incurable optimist and not a violent person; I’ve never been in a real fight and don’t plan on it , and not because I’m afraid of getting hurt (actually I plan on learning some martial arts, and might participate in tournaments when/if I ever do).

Mostly it tends to happen when I haven’t been getting enough sleep, I’ve noticed. When I’m sort of in that sleepy fog, when all your senses seem tuned down and you can’t focus as sharply as you can when fully rested. So that’s possibly another factor. Maybe the mind gets carried away and goes a little into a daydream state, and naturally, since you are uncomfortable, the thoughts you imagine up are negative.

I hope comparing my own experiences helps. I’m not a psychologist or anything, but hopefully my answer is useful.

With respect,
cliftut

Q: Recommendations for how one would go about stopping suicidal thoughts w/o medication?
No, I am not saying that I have suicidal thoughts. Maybe I am just wondering.

Annnd, I know that the obvious answer is that if someone is having thoughts of suicide they are depressed and should therefore be on medication. But, hypothetically, this person has bad experience with depression meds and is looking for other methods of cheery-uppy-ness.

Thanks.

A: Getting to the root of the problem can help you solve your problems. I don’t recommend getting Behavioral Therapy, unless you are trying to break a habit that is ruining your life. (For example, an eating disorder) Behavioral Therapy is only for people who are struggling with bad habits and are trying to break them. If you’re feeling suicidal, talk to a psychologist/psychiatrist/therapists. They can help you understand your feelings better because they are trained to study human emotions, behaviors, brain disorders, etc.

Medication is not for everyone. There are other types of therapy. Talk to your psychiatrist/therapist and discuss the various types of treatment.

Q: What is it in antidepressants that causes suicidal thoughts?
Why does it happen and why can’t it be fixed, doesn’t antidepressants causing suicidal thoughts defeat the purpose?
it says that a rare side affect is suicidal thoughts so I just wanted to know what chemical in the medicine or whatever it is, actually triggers those suicidal thoughts.

A: The antidepressants themselves do not have any particular property that evokes suicidal ideation. There is no particular chemical that triggers them

One of obnoxious traits of depression is that the symptoms remit in the same general order they onset in. Basically one of the first symptoms of depression is apathy, or lethargy, or lack of energy and motivation. The anhedonia, and hopelessness which generally spurs suicidal ideation appears later. You’ve probably heard accounts of people with depression having suicidal thoughts, but being unable to find the motivation to go through with it.

When you treat depression biologically, unfortunately what happens is that the lack of motivation and energy is the first symptom to remit. It takes longer for the profound sense of hopelessness and anhedonia to vanish. So what you have in some situations, is someone who still has the extremely negative feelings, but no longer blocked.

This varies from person to person, as all cases of depression and all individuals are not identical.

Q: How do I tell my mom that I have been having suicidal thoughts?
I have been depressed for over a year now and I told my mom once but she just kind of blew it off. Since I have started having suicidal thoughts I have wanted to tell her but am afraid she will freak out. I don’t want her to send me to a mental hospital or anything I just need her to help me find help. How can I let her know without freaking her out?

A: Preface: You did not indicate your age.

01. You need to be very direct with your Mom.

02. Do you have legitimate reasons to be depressed (i.e. overwhelming actual circumstances in your life that are just too much to cope with)? Or are you feeling depressed without a good reason?

03. If your Mother does not take you seriously, then you must speak with someone who will. That is why I mentioned that you did not indicate your age. The suicidal thoughts may be manageable, but you need to see a qualified health professional immediately. Hospitalization may not be necessary. Perhaps medications can manage the problem, but you must be seen.

04. Suicidal thoughts must be taken seriously & unless you explain the details of why you feel depressed, unfortunately, some may not see the seriousness of your situation. If your Mother does not get you to a physician, then you must do it yourself, or speak with a relative who can guide you to the right help. Suicide Help lines may also provide direction where to get help.

05. Never take your physical or mental health lightly, nor worry about bothering those who can & should be helping you. You are a very valuable human being. Never forget this. We, the human race do not want to lose you.

Good Luck & Warm Wishes.

Q: How often do you have suicidal thoughts?
I heard that it’s not normal for people to have suicidal thoughts. I found that sort of surprising. So here I am to see exactly where I fit in on this scale of normality.

How often do you have suicidal thoughts? Give me your answer in the form of a time span. (examples: once every 5 hours; once a day; once a month; etc.)

A: Everyday.

I usually get satisfaction from knowing that one day I will be dead. However, quite contradictingly, I am also at the happiest time of my life, but still fantasize about it daily.

It is a very selfish act though so I know I won’t ever do it. I think it just helps knowing that there is a way out should I need to. But I won’t.

Q: Is an increased prevalence of suicidal thoughts a side effect of antidepressants?
My sister is taking antidepressants (Zoloft i think?) and it seems like she’s been having more and more suicidal thoughts. could it be because of the medication? she just started taking it about a month or two ago.

A: ABSOLUTELY. People (especially young adults) who suddenly have suicidal thoughts. For the time being she should stop treatment and go visit who ever prescribed the medication (psychiatrist etc)

Q: How does a Christian stop suicidal thoughts?
How does a young Christian stop/overcome rampant suicidal thoughts?

This person struggled with them spontaneously over three years. And then they went away.
But now they’re back in full force, and the person is seriously considering suicide.

A: First off you need to recognize the source of these thoughts. Satan assigns demon spirits to everyone to attempt to destroy them by whatever means seems to work best. It is our responsibility to resist the devil and his demons by a determination of our will and faith in God through the Name of Jesus Christ.
Paul says this:

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’

II Corinthians 10:3-5

So you see by this verse we can take thoughts captive. We can do this most effectively by the word of God – combating the lies and temptations of the devil by the Scriptures. When Jesus was tempted even He did not rely on His wits, but He answered the devil saying “It is written ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God’ ” (Matthew 4:4 quoting Deuteronomy 8:3)

Now we need to know first of all, the devil is subject to us when we are subject to God through the Name of Jesus Christ:

The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”
He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Luke 10:17-20

You see the most important thing is that our names are written in heaven. If you are not sure about that, here is how you can be sure:

http://www.campuscrusade.com/fourlawsflash.htm

if you are sure you are born again and you are not living in habitual sin, this is what you must do:

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. “
James 4:7-10

Now, when a devil tempts you in this way, you respond to this urge or voice saying: Devil, I resist you in the Name of Jesus. I belong to God, and am loved by God and i have no reason to listen to your lies. I am precious in God’s sight because Jesus died for my sins and washed them away by His precious blood. I command you in the Name of Jesus to leave me and you will leave, because it is written: “sunmit yourself therefore to God – resist the devil and he will fless from you. ” Amen!

hen stand your ground in faith, not being intimidated or frightened in any way. God will help you. Now if you have had any occult involvement of any kind – confess this as sin – repent – stop doing it – and renounce it in the Name of Jesus.

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