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Managing thoughts of suicide & self-harm

Bipolar

StormwalkerNew Contributor

Bipolar

TW: Suicide

Hi

I have had depression as long as I can remember , I first tried to commit suicide when I was 12 with virtually no support afterwards it just wasn’t done back then in 1977. my family and other and me just pretended it didn’t happen. I am now 60 which is surprising considering the things that I’ve done. I’ve put up with bouts of depression internally, not talking to or about it with anyone unit I was 50 . After having a heart attack and then sinking into a server depression i sort medical help. Which has been mainly medication and has made my depression worse. So I end up back to just putting up with it. I hope that one day people like me will get the help they need.

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tymeModerator

Re: Bipolar

Hey @Stormwalker ,

Thank you for sharing your story.

I hear how challenging life has been for you and much long you've been battling for. It sounds so intense.

Have you seen our Bipolar Resources Hub?

What has been something that has kept you going even when things were so tough?

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