Posted by Fi on November 27, 2001, at 12:30:46
In reply to Re: Why suicide????, posted by Katey on November 27, 2001, at 9:34:56
I agree on this- its having the thoughts that sounds like its the problem. Certainly worth talking to a pdoc about (cognitive therapy can sometimes help deal with thoughts). Meanwhile, if just a little bit of your mind can remind you that the thoughts are part of your illness, not an accurate idea you will act on, this will reassure you a lot. Makes the suicidal thoughts less impressive, and less worrying. Just an idea.
Fi
> first off, welcome the board (im a 'newbie' too...well sorta).
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> i can relate to a lot of what people are saying. ive walked out of classes (im the youngin) where i failed a test and felt like crying and killing myself. like others, ive toyed with the power of thought to kill myself. this might help you a little bit tho. it sounds like you have suicidal ideation, rather than suicidal intent. intent is dangerous, ideation is just scary and obnoxious. im still working on figuring out how to deal with these thoughts, but i think just venting and talking it about it has helped a lot. especially with people who can empathize. not much advice there, sorry
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> Katey
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