TonyM said:
Even before I was a teenager it was never far from my mind. I never had the guts as I thought back then. But then a cousin committed suicide and I saw the consequences and the bravery looked more like selfishness. When you are in the mood you don't think of that though. And then years later his brother did the same. This was even worse. No mother should ever be put through that and yet he did that to her and to all of our family. Best guy I ever met and I loved him so much yet he tore my heart apart in an act of utter stupidity. Seeing his kids and wife absolutely lost you'd think would make me feel that I'd never follow but when you are down there is no reason or logic or compassion - just a romantic tale of escapism that you know is bonkers but you still are drawn to it.
And then I got married and was honestly surprised at how much better overall I felt and then we had a son and again I'm surprised at how much brighter everything seemed.
Suicide is unimaginably powerful and deceptive. If you are inclined it's always calling from the distance. But you have to fight. Even when you are at your weakest and darkest. You owe it to yourself when the fog clears and of will.
Hope this is not all the wrong things to say of anyone is low at the moment. Group hug!!! :-)
Very well said sir.
-- Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:22 am --
tazmancblue said:
MCFC BOB said:
You know - this thread is full of people that have thought about committing suicide at least once in their life. Maybe the people who feel they are most alone, are not alone at all.
There is a clear stigma about it which prevents us from talking about it; and it snowballs because we think we are the minority and there is something wrong with us. And so, we don't admit the issues and obtain the necessary help.
I have been there some years ago, but had counselling and also a group session counselling which helped me a lot. I still have low moments but now look back and stop myself from going back to the low I was then. I know that's easier said than done, but it worked for me; I know it won't for all.
Good luck to all. We are more than likely the majority. I wish you all well.
I like to think of it this way. You can have an illness in any organ and the brain is no different whatsoever.
Illness in the brain will indeed be commonplace in the 21st Century with things like the global economy, debt, eviction etc being enormous stress factors.<br /><br />-- Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:32 am --<br /><br />
Hes the left back remember said:
She has been prescribed medicationand on 15th day but no improvement and now wont drive or do anything on her own.Seems all confidence is gone and dwells on "what if this happens or that" all bad scenarios.
Very worrying,just hoping meds kick in soon
That does sound worrying in particular. I never got to the point where I wouldn't drive.
Keep going back to your GP if it doesn't seem to be working because there's a range of medications and strengths they can try.
Your support is also extremely important.
If it becomes a permanent problem driving, someone I know had a similar issue, but had 1 driving lesson eventually and got straight back in her car.
One more word of encouragement. 15 days is not long enough. It takes at least 4 weeks and for me it was 6 weeks before noticed the benefit.
She will get through this. I'm well and truly on the way back now.
