Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 2257

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needhelp

Posted by Rosalind Fiala on January 10, 1999, at 15:35:46

I have tried suicide before and woke up in a state hospital where I was very afraid of the other patients, so I found myself saying whatever I had to to get out of there and did'nt get any help, now I'm finding myself at thatplace in my life again where I am afraid to go on living, and feel like crying all the time for no specific reason, I cant hold a job for more than three months at a time without getting fired and am very insecure I am 40 years old and have nothing to look forward to I have no family and no income. why should I be alive? I find myself wondering all the time, But I do believe in God and I wonder if i will burn in hell for eternity or if it's all just something they say to keep you here and suffering in this world.

 

Re: needhelp

Posted by Leslie Evans on January 10, 1999, at 18:07:54

In reply to needhelp, posted by Rosalind Fiala on January 10, 1999, at 15:35:46

Dear Rosalind:
The subject of your post really says it all; it sounds like you really do need help, and fast. Is there a crisis center you could connect with in your area? I'm guessing that you might qualify for state disability income. I guess a lot depends upon where you live, as to what resources might be available to you, and who might be available to help you access them. Please try to realize that in your current emotional state, it would be a very good idea to postpone any decision-making about whether you want to continue your life. You could decide that suicide is an option you'll consider . . . later, after you reach out for the help you need and deserve. Death is always there for the taking; life isn't. I've had the kind of depression you describe, and I did get much better, with medication and therapy. As have thousands of others. I hope you will join us.
Leslie

 

Re: needhelp

Posted by pej on January 10, 1999, at 18:25:16

In reply to needhelp, posted by Rosalind Fiala on January 10, 1999, at 15:35:46

> I have tried suicide before and woke up in a state hospital where I was very afraid of the other patients, so I found myself saying whatever I had to to get out of there and did'nt get any help, now I'm finding myself at thatplace in my life again where I am afraid to go on living, and feel like crying all the time for no specific reason, I cant hold a job for more than three months at a time without getting fired and am very insecure I am 40 years old and have nothing to look forward to I have no family and no income. why should I be alive? I find myself wondering all the time, But I do believe in God and I wonder if i will burn in hell for eternity or if it's all just something they say to keep you here and suffering in this world.


>>Dear Rosalind,

I often feel the same as you described and I have had those feelings off and on for as long as I can remember. There is support out there or if you would like to email me, I'd be more than happy and grateful to talk. I would be glad to give you my phone # or I could call you if you preferred. I am not a professional or anything but I can listen! Sincerely, Phil

 

Re: needhelp

Posted by David K. on January 10, 1999, at 18:52:05

In reply to Re: needhelp, posted by pej on January 10, 1999, at 18:25:16

I've been suicidal for most of my life, but there have always been periods where my thinking gets a little clearer and I say, "Man, to think that I would've never lived to see this moment..."
It might sound corny. In fact, I was thinking of suicide about 10 minutes ago. But I've had enough of the damn repetition of it to recognize the distortions in my thinking ... how everything gets constricted so that you see no way out, and every detail gets generalized into one big ominous lump. I don't know if I believe in God, but you said that you do, so I think the trick/challenge here is to have Faith that there'll be a break in the pain sometime soon. The fact that you wrote the e-mail is the sign of the beginning of a good fight, I think.
Hold on.

 

Re: needhelp

Posted by alan on January 10, 1999, at 23:03:09

In reply to needhelp, posted by Rosalind Fiala on January 10, 1999, at 15:35:46

> I have tried suicide before and woke up in a state hospital where I was very afraid of the other patients, so I found myself saying whatever I had to to get out of there and did'nt get any help, now I'm finding myself at thatplace in my life again where I am afraid to go on living, and feel like crying all the time for no specific reason, I cant hold a job for more than three months at a time without getting fired and am very insecure I am 40 years old and have nothing to look forward to I have no family and no income. why should I be alive? I find myself wondering all the time, But I do believe in God and I wonder if i will burn in hell for eternity or if it's all just something they say to keep you here and suffering in this world.

I must be very brief; plese,excuse me for that. I just want you to know that almost all hospitals have facilities for patients who very depressed and frightened and such, but not 'crazy" or 'scary'. If you really in very bad shape--here you are the expert; altho your post ceertainly frightened me--PLEASE get tto the emergency room of your nearest hospital. If transport is a great problem call them and ask for help. Federal law requires them to help whether or not you can guarantee payment. Please e-mail me back, or use the ng, altho I won't see it until tomoro afternoon. Try to feel God's presence; it is there with you, as it is for all of us, tho I admit wonder at the fact. alan, who has been there

 

Re: needhelp

Posted by Jef* on January 11, 1999, at 18:39:53

In reply to needhelp, posted by Rosalind Fiala on January 10, 1999, at 15:35:46

My Doc would say you need ECT! I realize the cost might be prohibitive in your present non-employed state, but you obviously need fast acting, quick help. GOOD LUCK!

 

Rosalind

Posted by alan on January 17, 1999, at 2:21:32

In reply to needhelp, posted by Rosalind Fiala on January 10, 1999, at 15:35:46

> I have tried suicide before and woke up in a state hospital where I was very afraid of the other patients, so I found myself saying whatever I had to to get out of there and did'nt get any help, now I'm finding myself at thatplace in my life again where I am afraid to go on living, and feel like crying all the time for no specific reason, I cant hold a job for more than three months at a time without getting fired and am very insecure I am 40 years old and have nothing to look forward to I have no family and no income. why should I be alive? I find myself wondering all the time, But I do believe in God and I wonder if i will burn in hell for eternity or if it's all just something they say to keep you here and suffering in this world.

Please, let us know how you're doing. Any news?



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