Shinagami:
I apologize if my last post seemed abrupt, trite or flippant. That was not my intent. The written word is not my preferred means of communication. I am told I often come across as short, distant and unfeeling.
Since my last post I’ve been following this discussion but have been reluctant to repost. I take suicidal ideation very seriously. You seem to be getting a lot of positive support from persons with first-hand knowledge. I hope that you are considering what they have to say. I think there are some questions that you need to consider and then take action to address in real life. Don’t feel that you have to respond here.
At what age did you first experience depressive feelings?
At what age did you realize that you were depressed?
Other than depression do you have any other mental health issues (anxiety/mood swings/out of control anger/risky behavior/other intrusive thoughts)?
Do you have any physical health issues?
Other than with your family, is your depression having an adverse effect on your social interactions with others in real life?
At what age did you have your first thoughts of suicide?
Do you have a family history of depression or suicidal behavior?
Have you expressed your suicidal thoughts to anyone in real life?
Are you currently receiving therapy for your depression (psychological, medical)?
Do you self medicate with substances to help with the depression?
How often do you think about suicide?
Do you have a detailed plan for committing suicide? If yes, what are those details?
Have you attempted suicide in the past?
Other than escape/release from depression, misery, pain,………, do you have any other motive for considering suicide?
If you haven’t guessed these are some common suicide assessment questions. Based on what I’ve read in your posts I believe you need to seek professional help in real life. Your answers to these questions might help you come to that decision and take action.
I apologize if my last post seemed abrupt, trite or flippant. That was not my intent. The written word is not my preferred means of communication. I am told I often come across as short, distant and unfeeling.
Since my last post I’ve been following this discussion but have been reluctant to repost. I take suicidal ideation very seriously. You seem to be getting a lot of positive support from persons with first-hand knowledge. I hope that you are considering what they have to say. I think there are some questions that you need to consider and then take action to address in real life. Don’t feel that you have to respond here.
At what age did you first experience depressive feelings?
At what age did you realize that you were depressed?
Other than depression do you have any other mental health issues (anxiety/mood swings/out of control anger/risky behavior/other intrusive thoughts)?
Do you have any physical health issues?
Other than with your family, is your depression having an adverse effect on your social interactions with others in real life?
At what age did you have your first thoughts of suicide?
Do you have a family history of depression or suicidal behavior?
Have you expressed your suicidal thoughts to anyone in real life?
Are you currently receiving therapy for your depression (psychological, medical)?
Do you self medicate with substances to help with the depression?
How often do you think about suicide?
Do you have a detailed plan for committing suicide? If yes, what are those details?
Have you attempted suicide in the past?
Other than escape/release from depression, misery, pain,………, do you have any other motive for considering suicide?
If you haven’t guessed these are some common suicide assessment questions. Based on what I’ve read in your posts I believe you need to seek professional help in real life. Your answers to these questions might help you come to that decision and take action.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
