Suicidial thoughts

United States
December 5, 2009 12:09pm CST
I am in a bad way went off the deep end yesterday and got some help if you want to call it that. I was in the doctor's office when they asked a question and all I could do was cry. Can anyone out there tell me how they deal with suicidal issues when people bottle up things till it is so bad like I did? What can you tell me to help get me through these times? I was going in for treatment but once I got there they made me mad and I left and came back home which once there my daughter and hubby watched me like hawks and yelled every time I said something stupid which was just keeping me from doing anything stupid but now how do I continue on with things with this still hanging on? I do have some medication but not much. WEll any help will be very helpful.
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@jkcokley (265)
• United States
6 Dec 09
Birdlady: I'm going to do my best to help you here. It sounds to me like you are in a situation that I have been in. I too have been there. Med's will help but will not take away the thoughts unless you get all the crap that is making you feel like doing something stupid out. Birdlady, my counselor told me that I have three choices in life. Act, React or Do Nothing! You need to apply these in your life. If you act on something - you are choosing to do so, you are thinking about it first, is it worth the effort or value you are give it and it is usually a positive. If you Re-Act to something - you are letting your emotions lead you and you are not thinking about what will happen later, you are simply responding to something without thinking. Do Nothing - You simply don't have to do anything - you can let the problem fix itself, if it truly is a problem to begin with. Ok - Dry your eyes and know that life isn't ending and your not the only one who has done what you have. I too have cried and tried to do something stupid. Time to Act, React or Do Nothing. Remember its up to you. You can Act and do something about your situation or you can react as you are doing now and let it control you or you can do nothing and let the moment pass. Your choice - remember you are in control. Know I assume youa a women as I didn't read your profile but women do tend to get weird thoughts when having female issues or going through menipause (spelling) but you understand what I'm saying here. Go to doctor make sure your female issues are not the cause, and then - take control of your life by Act, React and Doing Nothing. You are in control of you and you can not control others. Seek your mind when you feel you need. But please don't keep it bottled inside - Doing something stupid isn't worth it for you or your family. Wish I could be there to hug you right now. Your not alone and know that your family is going to watch you like a hawk because they love you. They mean well... Add me...
• United States
6 Dec 09
Thanks for the ACT,REACT,Do Nothing thing that has been a great help over the night for I read this and thought to myself how true this is and chose to go to bed and work on things later to help me get over this situation I am in. I am happy to have gotten your advice and truly think it will help me a lot in the next few months as I deal with all that has caused the issue to rear it's ugly head. I have always been the strong one and now they all have to be the strong one. Hubby has been a rock and my 18 yr old girl has been a blessing even though I tell her to leave me a lone she does to a point but also makes sure I am not that down before she does. Thanks and will make sure I keep all of mylotters ideas and thoughts in my head as I tackle this problem head on now. Thanks.
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@jkcokley (265)
• United States
6 Dec 09
Hope that today has brought new light to your situation and that things are a little better. Birdlady - Its all good. Its all Good. Hope that information was helpful.
• Peru
5 Dec 09
The family is the best medicine.There is nothing better. I assure you.
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@bairuv (102)
• India
5 Dec 09
its is due tyo depression,decraesed psycosocial activity.due to dont know how to mange the situation .
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@vijayanths (7877)
• India
5 Dec 09
family support is the best medicine. However if needed medicines should also be taken side by side.Avoid being alone. Listen to soothing music. go to new places with family.
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@kaylachan (71985)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 09
Medication doesn't always solve the problem. If you don't relese the emotions that are causing your problems its just going to continue. Find some form of healthy outlet in which to do so. Talk to your family, even if they act like they can't relate, write things down in a journal weather it be long-hand with a pen and paper, or an online blog. Find some form of physical stress releif if need be. Don't be afraid to seak professional help. There are also free suside help lines for people to call if the darkness appears to consume you. ask your doctor or your local health department for the number in your area.
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@warvial (1146)
• Singapore
5 Dec 09
Seeks the advice from your doc. Your doc would be the best person to give you advice. You may want to find something that you enjoys to keep yourself occupy. By the end of the day when you get home, you will be so tired that you will just fall asleep.
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7 Jan 10
Sometimes You have to belive that things will get better. To fight on through the struggle in the hope that it will improve!! It sounds as though Your family was trying to help, and while I may have gotten the wrong end of the stick here, if their actions distressed You, perhaps You could ask them to stop? Best wishes.