Posted by Poet on June 12, 2004, at 22:47:42
In reply to Suicidal ideation question - *trigger potential*, posted by daisym on June 12, 2004, at 20:00:35
Daisy,
I'm sorry you were in crisis and glad you came out of it with the realization that you need to know why you were thinking so strongly about suicide.
If it's not too painful, think back to when you were 11 or 12. Where you thinking of suicide? Did something happen recently that made you feel like that unhappy child again?
My first major depression and suicide thoughts were at 18 and I can draw a connection to then and now. I thought I had no future and was a failure who would never be successful at anything and that's how I feel now.
I wish I had an answer for you as to how you can be suicidal one day, and seem to be out of it the next, I've never had that experience. You are a strong person to realize what was happening and to decide to question why. Remember that strength and call on it. Also call on the compassion you show others, like me, and save some for yourself.
((((Big hugs))))to you. Thank you for all the help you've given me. I hope I can help you as much. Take care.
Poet
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