Poll Has PTSD Caused You To Attempt Suicide?

[Lion]

Going through some trying moments and got the notice of a reply to this thread, which I replied to 3 years ago.
Guess there are some guardian angels somewhere, thanks.

 

[jewel]

I do sometimes wish I hadn't survived the crash. Living is so hard

Hi KP-another MVA victim. I feel the exact same way. Although, I have taken pills and ended up in the ER twice now. I thought I might be the only MVA PTSD online. My ex husband and my daughter are very concerned. My daughter is speaking to my T tonight. I don't know how to reassure them anymore. After the first time I could but then the second time, well, I lost credibility.

 

[blueangel371115]

yes I have 4 times since I was 14.

 

[Vee Lagrome]

It seems like 4 is a popular number here. I wonder if there is some significance to that. I have also attempted suicide 4 times, and each time was the result of weeks or months of thinking and planning followed by some high-stress conflict which just triggered me to impulsively carry out these plans I'd had in the back of my mind. I'm trying to slow myself down when I become very upset, but I am concerned since the 4th attempt was actually pretty recent...

 

[blynn895]

I have attempted suicide several times, I did die once, in front of my children. It took severals hours to get me back. I still indulge in very dangerous behavior. I will welcome death when it;s finally my turn. More than anything I want to stop hating myself

I felt really sad when I read this stillsad.. I hope you learn to love yourself and how to be safe, care for yourself.. you're worth it! Life is hard but there are ways to cope and feel better. I can relate to what you say about welcoming death, I don't actively do anything suicidal (well smoking and eating too much but no drugs/drinking anymore), had a major serious attempt that failed, I too almost died, about 4 years ago, and thats what snapped me out of the fog and made me get help. But somedays when I think its too hard or i'll never get better, I would welcome death, its a quick easy way for it to be over. But I know that would be letting my abusers win, and I try to be stubborn and say screw them! I want to get better and deserve to be happy!
So I hope you feel better, I'm here for you if you need to talk.
Brenda

 

[BrazenBull]

I have thought about it alot
And i attempted takingf DXM to try and end it. High doses are supposed to cause brain damage and liver failure but i guess it wasnt enough.
I was high for 12 hrs and i diddnt sleep for 3 days and i recovered in a little over a week
fail

 

[blaire redbird]

I seriously considered it after my traumatic event happened, it was like it was way to much to handle but that was two months ago and now im trying to learn more about ptsd and understand that i can live through this no matter how hard it is sometimes. i just dont want to give in to it,.....idk

 

[blynn895]

no, don't let it win! being stubborn and never giving up is what I had to do..still a struggle, but I want to live and be happy, and I'm told its very possible with the help I'm getting. I hope everyone here can find the help they need and not let the ptsd win..
Brenda (hugs)

 

[Gcat]

Once when I was 21. Many years later after my brother's death I contemplated cutting my hand. My cat knocked the sharp object I was using out of my hand a couple times, so there was nothing damaged as a result. Before she died, she looked at me straight in the eye and put her paw in my outstretched palm. My current cat (pictured) follows me everywhere when I'm home.

 

[jo may]

I have tried to end my life in many ways but people keep saving me. I guess that means I'm meant to be here.

 

[CherylLyn]

Yes. The world gets way to overwhelming for me. About 2 years with no attempts. Thoughts come and go strong.

 

[Lion]

Let's see-soon to be homeless, job market sucks, dreams every night and thoughts daily of what happened years ago...and to top it all I am past the point of caring.