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Originally Posted by MrFisty
I hope I don't come off as discompassionate, but I want to be clear and upfront about this for the OP and anyone else reading.
Above, in bold, is a very clear statement of consideration (persistent, at that) of self harm/suicide.
I do understand living with clinical depression, and I understand it enough to know that a statement like this should be very alarming to anyone reading.
Though I understand living with this condition, I am not a medical professional. I do feel that non-professionals are a key part of living with this condition, but what you have said here indicates, to me, that you need to say this exact statement to your care provider ASAP if you have not already.
I am afraid that not much help may come through the computer screen. Apart from telling you what I've said above, I also recommend reading Post Secret (a website) every Sunday, when the new secrets come up. It helped me a lot years ago, and it is still therapeutic today.
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Not discompassionate at all. I have been seeing professionsals for more than a decade now and I really I am fortunate enough to have a couple close friends and an amazing, stable family which have kept me afloat this entire time. The part that gets so tricky is trying not to feel like a burden and keeping your thoughts to a minimum in conversation because their endless nature can quickly wear anyone out.
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Originally Posted by wbradley
When I see anybody having serious thoughts about self harm or possibly suicide I just hope that somehow someone recognizes the danger and gets that person some help, and eventually professional help.
Self deprecation and loathing is horrible, it's like having your worst enemy have their way with you.
Nobody's life is perfect, but we all conceal our issues differently. Some people use drugs or alcohol. Some find a diversion in life that also helps their overall condition with health/fitness. Or a hobby, preferably one that brings you in contact with othsrs, as this forum does.
Life is a precious irreplacble gift. Once you see.that things seem different.
Im just on my way to a Christmakkah meal with my inlaws. This damn time of year!
Best advice I can give is keep talking with people even if you feel isolated. Whenever, wherwver you can. Clerk at a coffee.shop, old lady next door, mailman, whoever you cross paths with. We all need each other to help find meaning in life.
Personally, I use weed as a crutch.
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Thank you. It's especially hard for me to deal with my down times because I have no crutches to lean on. I just constantly pound everything inwards until I break down and become hopeless. My fr-s has definitely been keeping me somewhat busy and satisfied but I realize that to truly overcome this disease it requires a lot of patience and a healthy body.
Hope you enjoyed your holiday, thanks for taking time to relate.