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Axl38New Contributor
Just wanted to ask if anyone here has had thoughts of suicide and eventually been glad to have decided against it? I am struggling to believe that these thoughts will pass and I will be glad to keep living. Thanks in advance
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IrisSenior Contributor
Hi Axl38 its Iris one of the moderators here, Id like to welcome you to the forum. It sounds like you have been struggling in the past and maybe today is another struggle for you, have you linked in with any professional suppports such as Lifeline 13 11 14 or your gp? Remeber these agencies are there for you to get that extra support. Just a reminder we are not a crisis service so please avail yourself of Lifeline, your gp and other professional supports if you are feeling vulnerable and or suicidal. I am sure you will get great positive support from the other forum members, they are such a supportive network. Take care if you dont feel safe please contact Lifeline 13 11 14 and or emergency services 000
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Anonymous84Casual Contributor
I think many people to varying degrees do. And nearly all the population could have such thoughts if they were to be out through enough loss and pain.
But it is a final act for the individual. They will never get to do any of their favourite things again.
It is not a final act for all those left behind. They are left with a life time of hurt, pain and wondering what they could have done. I am going through this for the second time in my life after being the last to see my brother alive and the one to find him dead when I was an adolescent. And have just recently learn my ex partner who I tried so hard to help has done it. Everyone owes it to themselves and all those around them to at least try to live. No one will be happy all the time. If you can't find happiness find meaning in life. With meaning comes the desire to keep going. Accept nothing will be easy and that there is more to a persons life than themselves.
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