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This is why we preface with "as long as you're not claustrophobic" :p I hope it does get better for you and it's good you can enjoy that kind of freedom. I can't get behind the wheel of a car without shaking-even though none of my trauma (I don't think? I've been in accidents but they were...

Perhaps, but for someone who is feeling hopeless, a constructive statement of encouragement and managing to be symptom free can help. I can be pretty aggressive in non emotional subjects, but for emotional ones, it's important to remain reassuring and hopeful. Perhaps the statement that you...

Phrasing the study as I did: "suicide and hopelessness" isn't the same as saying "suicide caused by hopelessness". I phrased the query looking for studies on hopelessness and suicide as in whether or not there was a correlation. It was not a leading entry. Depression isn't always a constant...

Edit: 3.4 GPA.. hubby pointed out I had my numbers reversed >.<

Yes, it is. I have heard that PTSD can be symptom free for a very long time. It was one of the difficulties I faced early on when talking to one of my therapists. They were consistently trying to figure out what the trauma was, and after a while (perhaps they updated on their information? I...

If you're unwilling to look at studies that have academic information, then I have difficulty allowing for any form of credibility to your criticism. If there is a study and it *is* academic then properly applied is a question of if it is relevant. That is why they're studies and not Op-eds...

Could always whip out some references if someone gets to you about it. Cocooning is actually encouraged as a method to de stress even among those without mental illnesses*. Who knows, you may get some converts! :P *fun stuff I came across, apparently in China there are studios where you curl up...

That I completely understand. I'm here because I want to do laundry and clean the bathroom. Today I already swept and cleaned our entire upstairs, done the dishes, made breakfast, cleaned the kitchen, and scrubbed a few leftover pots that had been waiting by the sink. I really want to do more, I...

Since I can't post a link (I just tried) here's what I typed in so you can look at the data for yourself: Suicide and Hopelessness (click on the "scholarly studies") There should be more than enough data there. :) Just as an aside, most of what I maintain is not my *personal* anything. I do...

I know your sort of story very well. I dealt with constant abuse, and while it wasn't my mother with drug problems (a sibling), she was the primary abuser. My father was in the picture but had his own black depression and alcohol issues to deal with. When my sibling was taken away when I was...

Before my husband and I were married-when we got back together for the last time I was coming off an abusive relationship that I'm still not comfortable talking about. As a result, I couldn't even bear to be hugged by him. It was hard and I felt isolated, and I wanted to have a hug, or even...

They're entirely familiar. Most of us, I suspect, have doubted whether our experiences were really "that bad" or if we were somehow doing it to ourselves. I know I have (and have read about others mentioning it). That's why I suggested a therapist. They're objective and have more professional...

That's why I suggested a closet myself. A good part of the world is pretty darn cold right now, and if it isn't snow, it's cold rain. I live in a part of the world where late spring and summer are the only times when nature is truly pleasant. The rest of the time it's either hellishly hot or...

There are cases where an individual who has PTSD over single or a very small number of events can remain symptom free for quite some time. I have never heard of a complex (repeated trauma) ever being clinically "cured". I would be concerned over the therapist who told you this. While I support...

Honour suicides are more complicated and that's why I specifically excluded them in my question. I'm trying to keep the focus both narrow and specific.

@ suzetig- with the people I ave known who have attempted and prior to some who have committed suicide, it was always a relief, an escape from the pain, a relief of being a (perceived) burden. Suicidal depression almost *always* includes feeling of hopelessness and a need to escape the situation...

Your answer was not to my question. I was specific about means to end a life due to depression. I am very familiar with honour suicides. I do care about facts, perhaps you should care about reading comprehension?

By recognizing that they are monsters. They are awful and you're free now. They can't hurt you any more. ..if need be, reminding yourself you can kick their anatomical parts into new countries if they ever came near you now. And by therapy and sometimes medication. Finding people who care...

We have never had a time when suicide wasn't considered bad so we can't answer that question. I have no knowledge of a society that either is neutral or approves of suicide as a means to end a life due to depression (most of the cultures I'm familiar with are western, including some south...

I'd highly suggest talking to a therapist if you can. It could be depression, it could be PTSD it could be something else. It may even be something you inherited from your family (anger and irritation can be manifestations of depression-so you may have inherited his mental illness). Take your...

1. Well, sneezing is an upgrade from nausea. 2. Five hours sleep! Bliss! 3. Do I really want to go to the late new year's party tonight? 4. Am I still hungry? 5. I really should clean the house.

I'm aware of what the definitions are, I am, however, also aware that as a living language, english changes rapidly based on cultural shifts. I would suggest looking up what "slut" used to mean-hint: nothing to do with sex (as recently as the 19th century). Slang is the morphing of linguistic...

I used to hide in my closet when I was younger, so your experience may be different, and be prepared for a "why are you in the closet?" and "coming out of the closet" jokes :P Though honestly, a smaller closet (if you're not claustrophobic) is ideal. You can curl up just inside and the walls...

No problem at all, I hope it goes well. You know where I am if you have any more questions :)

There will be a few here and there, but it's not meant to be against you. We're all dealing with our own demons, so if someone does seem a bit harsh, realize that they may be just having a bad day and venting, it's not personal by any means. About 99.9% of the folks here will be super...