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by Anonymous on June 17th, 2009
I had the same thoughts in 1973.
What stopped me was the realization that it would destroy my wonderful mother, plus the fact that death MIGHT be much worse than the life I was living, especially if there was no "afterlife" at all.
Life is a movie. You need to stick around to see how it ends. Getting up and walking out in the middle, is not a good idea at all.
By the way, when I decided NOT to end my life, my life got much better.
I was very glad I changed my mind. You will be, too.
+5
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on June 17th, 2009
What stopped me was knowing I'd be killing my mother too.
What stopped me for good was taking care of a dear friend through a deadly illness when everyone else abandoned her. When we got through it, I realized I wasn't such a bad person after all. I realized that I had something to offer the world. I decided I wanted to stay and see it through.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on June 17th, 2009
My fighting spirit. If you fight hard enough to change your circumstances, you'll make it through the other side of whatever Hell you are going through. And then you'll appreciate everything that is good about this life. And everything will begin to seem like smooth sailing. You just need to fight through it all.
by Aura wears a small COAT. on June 17th, 2009
There's a lot ot live for. Even if you don't think it now.
There's people to see. Places to go. Things to do.
You have a lot of experiences ahead of you.
You may be fed up of all the negativity, but everything happens for a reason.
And you will always come out stronger!
by bk12321 on June 21st, 2009
Realizing that there is plenty to live for and to be thankful for.
by Gabstar on June 21st, 2009
I had a wonderful friend who gave me enough reason to stay around for a while :)
by Eileen on June 17th, 2009
There are times I beleive in the course of everyone's life that they want to give up, just throw their hands up and surrender to whatever situation put unnecessary press on them. In these times I say to myself "that which does not break me only makes me stronger." I think when one (if they have the ability) stops and thinks on the many people that would be effected by just giving up, that would be enough deterent for me.
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I do realize that when one reaches this point of wanting to say goodbye to this world (in the context of ending your life)that is not a "normal" rational way of thinking, it goes against the need to survive. Seek a friend, an 800 help line, your pastor, seek out anyone extending their hand to help you. Good luck and I truly wish you well.
by Anonymous T. Jackson on June 17th, 2009
I usually just watch some Monty Python.
by -Nicko- on June 17th, 2009
Ending your life is just running away. I didn't want people to think that I just ran away from my problems. So I stayed for the never ending battle. Your pain is not your fault. So give it to who's fault it is.
by Prunesquallor on June 17th, 2009
brandi,
Judging by some of your other replies, you are going through a *really* tough period. I can tell you that you *owe* it to your child to be there for her (I take it she is female) when she becomes older. You *owe* it to her to fight for her, to take every legal step possible to protect her. We have a responsibility to our children, even if they are not with us, and the chief of those responsibilities is to survive and be there for them.
To have to fight is not good, but when the whole world seems to be against us, fighting can be a way of getting away from our own internal issues, and showing us what is real.
by Twisted Taco on June 17th, 2009
Where are you going? Any place interesting?
by -Icy- on September 17th, 2009
a friend realized what i a had done and got me to hospital. +5
by - MojoThunder - on August 11th, 2009
it was the thought of my family at my funeral ... wondering why ... why did i have to do something so drastic over something so insignificant
by Mountain Momma on July 7th, 2009
The thought of how much it would hurt those who loved me. They helped get me through the hardest situation I have ever been involved in.
by Dmitri on June 21st, 2009
To live is to do, whereas to exist is simply to be. Life is not about you, nor is anyone's life about themselves. It is about helping others feel alive. It is about doing good. Doing good makes you feel good, especially if the good works pay out with friendships and free stuff. :)
by Kitkat on June 21st, 2009
Books.
It sounds crazy, but realizing that I'd never finish a book series, never know how it ended, made me put the knife down.
It's a small thing, but all of those small things are what you're giving up.
by Carl_07 on June 21st, 2009
Listen to your family, they need you!
by MegantheNerd on June 21st, 2009
I thought of all the people I love.
And how I don't want to hurt them.
Reality struck me.
Don't let the bullet or noose strike you instead.
by ANONYMOUS on June 17th, 2009
My kids. Even though they are all adults, they still need me and I can't imagine anything worse than having one of your parents kill themselves. I kept putting myself in their shoes and I just couldn't do it. I came very close one time and they are what stopped me. Even though I think others would be sad, they would move on with their lives but I think it will really affect your child. I have a friend whose father died this way and it was really really hard on her and she was an adult.
The thing is Brandi, even though you feel awful right now and everything looks horrible and you're tired of the pain and struggling, things DO get better. Trust me, I've been there. Please get help. Talk to your doctor, check yourself into the ER at your hospital, ask SOMEONE for help. A therapist is a great way to get through your worst times. If you need someone to talk to, let me know and I'll give you my e-mail address. I care!!
by Sandman on October 19th, 2009
I've never been so low that I seriously thought of ending it. But the thought of what it would do to my children would certainly stop me.
Phone me day or night, 24/7, if you need to talk.
An email (address on my profile page) will get you my phone number.
And anyway, I think we may be neighbours.
by Sexyrabbit on September 18th, 2009
Always knowing and hoping it gets better..:)
by LarryH54 on September 18th, 2009
I will NOT let those effin' SOB's WIN!
by edge is a proud member of LOCLAB on August 23rd, 2009
What stopped me and everyone else was the people that you will leave behind. Life is very very very good m8. You are just on a down at the moment. Also try sharing this with people that can help, talk to your doc as your medication could have something to do with it.You have my email if you need to chat and you can use it whenever you want to.
In the meantime, think of a few things that have made you very happy and make a point of thinking of these things at least twice a day as it will help to recharge your good feeling batteries. Sounds silly but it works.
BIG HUGS FROM A FRIEND
by urk on August 11th, 2009
Brandi, I hope the day finds you well!
Back in 1988 nothing stopped me. I tried to kill myself but friends got me to the hospital in time to save me. I am so glad they did. If I had succeeded I would not be married to the love of my life and I would have my son, my pride and joy. I can't imagine life without them.
by skvler on July 7th, 2009
We die to remember what we live to forget.
http://www.wedietorememberwhatwelivetoforget.com/
You'll be back.
by Max Power on June 21st, 2009
Interstellar flights aren't available yet.
by ANONYMOUS on June 21st, 2009
Brandi are you okay? Let me know how you're doing.
by TheJoker on June 17th, 2009
Couldn't think of a method I liked.
by Symbeline on October 24th, 2009
I know everyone thinks I'm being an ass here, but video games stopped me.
It's stupid, but what can I say? It worked. Not saying it might for you, I really don't know what would work for you, but as fake and superficial as it might sound from a random stranger online, please don't do it?
by KimKfromAbseconNJ on October 24th, 2009
Realizing that I'd leave behind people who truly care about me, they would grieve and have to deal with the aftermath of me killing myself. Especially my roommate, who has schizophrenia. I think I'm the only person who he feels truly comfortable around. And I could never abandon my feline friend, Tika. They say older cats have difficulty adjusting to new caretakers. Also my love of tech stuff and aviation, I want to live to see what's coming next.
And I have not achieved my dream of flying on a 747-400 or 777 yet!!
Please, get help if you're thinking about suicide.
by Scotslass on October 19th, 2009
Like so many other people who have replied I was taken to hospital and had my stomach pumped and on another occasion someone swam out to sea and dragged me ashore.
I am now very grateful to those people, without them I would never know the life I have now.
by RC loves ice cream on September 18th, 2009
Why would I? The world doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
by Tim Unbounded on September 18th, 2009
My utter faith in God. My body was telling me to die, but my spirit kept me going. My spirit always wins, but the tension between the two is immense.
by KissMySunshine - NaNoWriMo-ing on November 3rd, 2009
I know this question is a bit old, but...~
I was running on raw hope, in the beginning, before I met my mate. I was barely alive, as it was, and, that was all I had.
Just hoping against hope that I would, eventually, find someone who'd take me in as the mess I was.
And, now...even though I'm not completely over it, I have him to fall back on. Him, and, my friends. My family. And, the people I've met on the internet that need me there to cheer them on and help out when their lives take a dive.
by MusicalChef on October 24th, 2009
If I could end it right now I would. The only thing that is stopping me is that I know I would probably somehow survive. If I had fail proof method I'd do it right now!
"Can I just die right now?" Have you ever felt this way? If so, why?
by AnonymousGirl on December 9th, 2011
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Was I wrong to save a man from suicidal thoughts?
by LynZs on October 18th, 2011
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What do you do when your stick in a place where you want to die almost everyday of your life?
by belladonna13 on September 30th, 2011
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Is suicide nature's way of showing mercy? Knowing that if things get truly unbearable that you can just end the pain in an instant?
by KDP on October 13th, 2011
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What is so bad about suicide ... assuming nobody would care if you died?
by AnonymousGirl on December 9th, 2011
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You're reading I am truly thinking of saying goodbye to this world. What stopped you?
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Comments
I'm in too much pain in EVERY area of my life
by dancer on June 17th, 2009
How about simply changing your location?
Have you ever thought what it might be like, to live in Las Vegas, Nevada?
by Anonymous on June 17th, 2009
Mensan, thank you for contributing. My health has made me disabled, I don't know for how many years. Money is about used up for savings and all I see is my house foreclosing and living at the salvation army.
by dancer on June 17th, 2009
Why not contact me at my e-mail address?
It is:
scorpiomensan@yahoo.com
Maybe I might be able to help you, and we can discuss your situation, privately.
OK?
by Anonymous on June 17th, 2009
Thank you! I will keep your e-mail handy. I did contact the most important people in my life and I couldn't believe how they responded, so beautifully. I also contacted my doctor who said it was a side effect of a new med, got me off of it and made sure there were loved ones around til it wore off. I am shocked how a med can do this. I am fine today, even WITH all of my problems, which haven't changed. Thank you again
by dancer on June 24th, 2009
That's wonderful!
So are you!
by Anonymous on June 24th, 2009