Today, I admitted to my SO that I wanted to kill myself. They told me it was abusive to tell them that, and claimed I was just using it as a tool to control them. What they don't know is I attempted it by overdosing the other day. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I told my mom I loved her and she asked if I was going to kill myself. FML
Today, I was talking to my professor and explained how depressed and stressed out I am. He called the police to my house because he thought that would help with my suicidal thoughts. My parents don't believe in mental health, and I want to die more. FML
Today, I caught my girlfriend cheating on me. Now she's threatening to kill herself if I don't forgive her. FML
Today, my mom told me I'm the reason she's going to kill herself one day. FML
Today, it's been a week since my girlfriend committed suicide. Everyone keeps telling me how sad they are for me. The truth is, she was an abusive piece of shit and I'm happy to be free, but my family and friends loved her and I can't bring myself to tell them. FML
Today, my girlfriend's best friend told me she was in hospital after having made a suicide attempt. In shock, I had a panic attack and ended up in the hospital myself. Turns out it was all a lie to see whether or not I was committed to the relationship. FML
Today, I opened up to my best friend about my depression. Her response: "If you're so depressed, why don't you just kill yourself?" FML
Today, my cousin suddenly confided in me that he had tried to commit suicide by overdosing when he was 17. Shocked and not knowing how to respond, I blurted out, "Did it work?" FML
Today, I actually thought of faking my own death to get away from my girlfriend and her insane, overbearing family. FML
Today, my mom told me that if I wanted to commit suicide, I should make it seem like a car accident, and not do it in the house, because she would be too embarrassed if people thought she was a bad parent. FML
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TheMermaid0522 11
Coming from some one who has mental health issues- It’s extremely hard for someone to hear that their loved one is at a breaking point and a lot of times they can’t handle it. That doesn’t (typically) means they don’t care-they just don’t know how to process. YOU matter. The world needs you. Please seek out professional help. Sit your SO down and explain that these feelings are real and genuine, but you’re going to get support from someone who can handle it and go see a doctor. Don’t make permanent decision over a temporary feeling.
randybraves 2
I know it may be hard right now but this too shall pass. Please love yourself enough to get some help. You matter. people love you and will miss you. Don't harm yourself when you can help yourself.
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TheMermaid0522 11
Coming from some one who has mental health issues- It’s extremely hard for someone to hear that their loved one is at a breaking point and a lot of times they can’t handle it. That doesn’t (typically) means they don’t care-they just don’t know how to process. YOU matter. The world needs you. Please seek out professional help. Sit your SO down and explain that these feelings are real and genuine, but you’re going to get support from someone who can handle it and go see a doctor. Don’t make permanent decision over a temporary feeling.
TheMermaid0522 11
It’s extremely hard for someone to hear that their loved one is at a breaking point and a lot of times they can’t handle it. That doesn’t (typically) means they don’t care-they just don’t know how to process. YOU matter. The world needs you. Please seek out professional help. Sit your SO down and explain that these feelings are real and genuine, but you’re going to get support from someone who can handle it and go see a doctor. Don’t make permanent decision over a temporary feeling.
randybraves 2
I know it may be hard right now but this too shall pass. Please love yourself enough to get some help. You matter. people love you and will miss you. Don't harm yourself when you can help yourself.
Jon Tessler 14
never say "this shall pass" to someone with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts. it is the worst thing you can do. trust me most people with these types of thoughts struggle every day fighting these thoughts. it is a tiring battle, one that never stops. sometimes we get to a point where they aren't as prevalent, but they are always lurking in the back of our minds.
Chazzster 32
While we would like our friends, family, and loved ones to be able to help us with depression (or other mental health issues) it’s rare that they are mentally and emotionally equipped to actually deal with those issues. You must seek professional help from a professionally trained psychologist, counselor, or psychiatrist. Effectively dealing with mental health issues takes training and the right kind of personality. While I will not defend what your spouse said, there are some people who attempt to manipulate others through threats of suicide who have no real intentions of carrying that out. That is part of the reason that sometimes people do not respond appropriately when you might tell them you are suicidal. The other part is just not knowing how to deal with a mental health issue in someone close to them. OP, please seek professional counseling. There is help available.
bleachedraven 14
I am so sorry about your SO's reaction. They must have some mental health issues also. Maybe they felt overwhelmed. There is always a better day down the road if you seek help and don't give up. Sending love & hugs
rainbowdonnareed 18
Please call the suicide hotline or something. Good luck
IHaveThePower 18
The Suicide Hotline has a text version, phone, and chat on their website. For anyone else with this problem--if you have had a recent attempt, please either contact them or go to the ER. This is a mental health crisis--please seek medical help. You are not a burden, and no one will be mad at you. Even if you end up in the psych ward, they are perfectly nice places where you can rest and watch TV, and you will be perfectly safe and treated well (I've been there). Please seek help. The world needs you.