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Re: Goodbye?

#31
"When one realizes that his life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels." go somewhere, do something. message me if you would like need some ideas.

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#32

Think about your family and friends

That doesn't work. Staying alive for others while you don't want to live only makes matters worse. Live because you want to, not because of what other people want.

If you have loved ones, that suggestion can work. If you know your (x) loves you, then you think about the pain they will feel when you're gone it can sway your thoughts.

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#33
I don't know you but please believe me - I care for you and want you to be happy. And there are a lot of people like me who would do a lot for you.

Reach a suicide hotline. Let us help. The world will be less if you leave.

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#35
Don't throw away your options by doing something terminal about a temporary problem. You're here for a reason. Ask for and accept help.

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#36
I've been in your position a few times. Take it easy. Step away from your computer, get outdoors, go for a walk, hop on to the first bus you see, go for a ride, watch other people live their lives, and when you finally feel better, go back home.

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#37
I saw this quote today, a reminder of my own struggles with depression: "If you’re going through hell, keep going."

Keep going, op. We're here for you.

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#38
post #9

I've been through some rough times and luckily made through (with lots of help). The general feeling afterwards was that my perception of reality had been totally limited to the issues in front of me, and that life was bigger than just that. For me, it's a process of learning to distrust my negative emotions. Afterwards they always seem unfounded. I don't know anything but your situation but, based on my own experien…

"For me, it's a process of learning to distrust my negative emotions. Afterwards they always seem unfounded."

OP, take a step back and focus on this.

This alone.

Re: Goodbye?

#39
While it is certainly within your rights to end your own life, the desire to do so often arises from life transients or changes.

Also, not to criticize, but if HN has been a cornerstone, you might want to look into a wider variety of building materials. HN isn't bad, but compared to the wide gamut of life? hardly a comparison.

Anyway, I know it's not so simple, whatever your reasonings. I've been there and I've talked with friends who were where you are.

If you lack a social support network (like I do) I really recommend getting a psychologist you can trust; huge in understanding thoughts and feelings.

But I hope you find that with some better coping mechanisms, life is easier to manage, and you'd be more up for living it than ending it.

Re: Goodbye?

#40
Echoing so many others here. Please don't kill yourself. I've felt this way. You will endure this. Call the suicide hotline, a friend, a loved one, or one of the many other resource people have already posted. There are people in your life, both here and IRL, that love and care for you and will help you.

The world is better with you in it.

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