What Do People Say That Helps?

[Lionheart]

I used to be a raging alcoholic and a cutter and was extremely suicidal at one point in my life.

But anyways, I was suicidal one particular time, and my therapist insisted I go to the hospital. I didn't really want to, but I began to realize she wanted me to be safe and that made me feel cared for and so I went.

Things like medication changes helped, and just being listened to and believed about my experiences with abuse was very helpful as well. Also getting professional advise helped me to free myself from misunderstandings and painful perceptions.

I would have to say that that my suicidal feelings were a cry for help and when I got that help, and when people who have been through the same, shared their experiences of getting through the hard times, it gave me hope for myself and my life.

Wish I could think of what those words were, but soon, suicide was no longer an option. Although sometimes, suicidal thoughts still cross my mind, I just observe them until they fade away.

I hope this helps in some way.

Wishing you the best,
Lionheart

 

[I'm not Spiderman]

Although sometimes, suicidal thoughts still cross my mind, I just observe them until they fade away.

PREACH!

 

[laurainalameda]

My best friend said you are the only one who understands me. It's selfish of me when you are in so much pain but I can't imagine my life without you and I don't want you to die. Please stay. And we stayed on the phone all night (she lives very far from me)