by Anonymous on September 28th, 2009

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I'm 15 and very much contemplating suicide. I know asking for quick methods gets no answers, so instead what are good reasons to live? The bad things in my life outweigh the good things and I don't want to fight through them to see how worse life will get

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  • by Ganja Girl on September 28th, 2009

    Ganja Girl

    waking up tomorrow, knowing you didnt throw in the towel...you are 15...you have no idea if you will be the next tesla, einstien, frost, monet, or the one person to reach out to a person who is considering suicide themselves...i too, struggled with horrible situations in my youth, not "he didnt call" or "they hate me" but incest, emotional abuse, and gross neglect..i am 33 now, i struggle, boy do i struggle, but as i get older, i begin to understand that my life is for me, and no one elses to dictate.. and i tell you with conviction, what you are enduring now, will help lead you to better desicions that will prepare you to cope with what lifwe throws at you..please contact me, i am not a social worker, but i am a good friend franklyamanda@gmail.com

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  • by LindsayJ. on September 28th, 2009

    LindsayJ.

    i was 15 once too...it SUCKS.. but guess what? it gets better, it gets awesome! ninth grade is brutal. everyone is an asshole...cliques...etc. or family problems...theyre so hard. but woulsnt u miss:
    -christmas
    -birthdays
    the first snowfall
    drinking hot chocolate
    hot showers
    good movies
    good talks
    good music
    your family/friends
    kissing soemone
    your high school diploma
    going to university or college
    winning a basketball game[or whatever u play]
    going to a comedy club
    your 21st bday:)
    your first time to vote
    your first date
    your engagement
    your wedding
    your childs birth
    your first job
    your career
    your first trip somewhere
    meeting the love of your life
    your first apartment
    your first car
    your first beer
    eating candy

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  • by HasntBeen on September 28th, 2009

    HasntBeen

    You won't know the good reasons to live until you pass through adolescence, most likely. You're in a very tough period -- it's tough for everyone, but some have an even tougher time than the rest... hopelessness, self-loathing, despair.

    This is almost surely temporary, the odds are excellent that you'll pull out of your depression and find plenty to live for. But, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, that's it's main downside.

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  • by walter3ca on September 28th, 2009

    walter3ca

    Look, you are a victim of your hormones. Everything seems so intense and absolute. Trust me, nothing is absolute. Lay on a bed, in a dark room, and think of absolutely nothing. That's what it is like to be dead. Emotion is the opposite of dead. Thought is the opposite of dead. Do you really want to be dead? With so many people running around there has to be something going for life. Try it - one day at a time. Today might be a bad day but tomorrow might be better. But you have to be around tomorrow in order to find out. Aren't you curious?

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  • by Piggle on September 29th, 2009

    Piggle

    My dear young friend - as I answer this it is 12 hours after you asked your question and already 88 people have reached out to you - 88 people who never met you and wouldn't know you if they walked past you in the street. I haven't ploughed through all of the answers but of all of those I have read everyone agrees that suicide is not the way!

    Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is ALWAYS a temporary problem. No matter how bleak it seems, how lonely or depressed you feel, how sad and frustrated you get - there is always another way to deal with things.

    I urge you to write down all the muddled thoughts that are undoubtedly raging through your head and try to make some sense of them - sort the problems from worries and then start to form a plan of attack. When it seems too difficult come back here with a specific issue and we'll help; all 89 of us! When you feel afraid come talk - again we're here!

    You are not alone and there are people here who understand your distress - people who can help you through it just by being here for you - 24/7 there is always someone here!

    Take care xx

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  • by Aaron wears a COAT of Fantasy on September 28th, 2009

    Aaron wears a COAT of Fantasy

    Hey... I think it was wise to ask for help. :)

    Life is harsh. We all live it day-to-day, experiencing some messed-up things. Seriously; I've been through some messed-up heartbreaks, being blamed for things I haven't done, being put on medications that I didn't need, watching my parents argue and my dad abuse my mom and her boyfriend abuse her and me. I've thought about it... I've even put a blade to my wrist, but no; I didn't cut...

    I've even went as far to put a bottle of alcohol to my lips thinking it would ease the pain. In truth; it's still here, no matter who I talk it out with.

    However, despite that I indeed WANT TO DIE; I also have no plan on it. I know that may not make sense as-is, so let me explain. I care for everyone around me... I HATE that they care for me, simply because I don't like hurting people, and if they care, and I'm hurting; they hurt too. My point; I won't hurt myself because others care. I'm sure there are people out there that care for you. Look at all the people here who PROBABLY DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU that are trying to help.

    Keep your chin up and smile through the pain, find something to occupy your mind, and maybe your hands. Take up a hobby; perhaps playing an instrument. Take on something like martial arts, or kickboxing to vent your anger. Talk to those that will listen to get things off of your chest.


    I wish you the best and I do hope that I've helped. :)

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  • by Leeses Pieces is COATed in chocolate on September 28th, 2009

    Leeses Pieces is COATed in chocolate

    I have been there. I understand how you feel. When the bad outweighs the good, it feel absolutely awful. You feel helpless, right? You feel lost?

    Well, this is what you have to know, life is NOT a bottomless pit. It's a glass, with a bottom. SO when things get bad, and I mean really bad, that's it, it doesn't get worse. You have to view every small sliver of life that makes you smile -- as miniscule as it seems -- as a battle you won in your current war. It's half empty now, but each time you see something that makes you smile on the inside, or giggle, or just not make you feel so bad as yesterday, then the glass leans a little bit more towards half full. The scales get tipped.

    Suicide is a permanent answer to a temporary problem, and you can trust me, because as I said before, I have been there.

    Waking up each day may be only the start of the difficult decisions of the day, but you have to pick up feet up, swing them over the edge of the bed, and put one foot in front of each other. Maybe you find a penny on the ground. Maybe someone unexpected says hi. Find something, anything and focus on it. Bury yourself in a good book, even Dr. Seuss would do.

    And remember to never be afraid to laugh at yourself.

    When all else fails, remember Home Depot's motto: "You can do it. we can help." [I hope this at least made you chuckle]

    You have many friends here on AB.

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  • by larry on September 28th, 2009

    larry

    please read this we don't want you to die.

    http://www.watchtower.org/e/20000915/article_02.htm

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  • by Life Not Faith on September 28th, 2009

    Life Not Faith

    I think you first have to list all the bad things in your life and really look at them. Think about what makes them bad, is it because they make no sense to you? Figure out the reasons.

    Its no use denying that there are bad things out there. At best the universe is indifferent. Life is what you make of it. The reason it's so challenging is because it would be boring as shite if it wasn't.

    I'd enjoy the free drugs your brain is providing you with and kick back and be moody and argumentative. Be a right royal pain in the ass and enjoy the time you have. You only get one chance at it.

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  • by BigDaddyBS on September 28th, 2009

    BigDaddyBS

    I am going to repeat a comment I made here:

    I had a friend who said he was going to suicide at 18. I was worried for him. Instead, he found a girl, got married, he was in a bike wreck at around 21, was in a coma for 10 days or so, leg broken in two places, and yet he lived. He had intellectual problems for a while because of the wreck, and emotional problems because his wife cheated on him. He still lived. They divorced. He met another. They married. He has two beautiful girls. He is successful at what he does. He's now 54.
    .
    You never know what lies ahead. Life is an adventure. Enjoy the ride, even the down parts. They make the up parts so much better. ;-)

    **

    I have been depressed. I have never felt suicidal, but I can understand why people feel like that because of the way I felt. I felt like I was having an emotional breakdown, and may have. But, since then, I've married, had two kids, been divorced, lost my job, lost my toes, torn my knee up, and I STILL live. There's just too much I want to see... Too much I want to do... Too much...

    I have answered questions like your prior one so many times... Here are the ones I saved in my profile. Many of the answers are similar, but each, I believe, says it in a different way. Read them all, and choose the one you prefer.

    Why do people suicide? - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3463958
    Why not suicide? - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2799153
    Confused, stressed, and anxious to the point of CONTEMPLATING suicide - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2772178
    Why are some people judgemental and self righteous about commiting suicide? Its my life i can terminate it when i want; what right do people have to judge me or suicides for this? - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7660579
    Shaking, whole body's trembling - the girl he love dumpedd him and he just wants to die - Why NOT? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3385668
    I would like to know of an accessible substance that I could ingest to painlessly bring about death in a short amount of time? - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4201122 (modifies prior answer)
    No way out i dont expect for u to understand 3 kids no support from no one and will be homeless. who really cares to put me back on track and save lives? - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3797171
    Sometimes i get upset w myself n my life and i feel like if i werent here the people in my life would be better off w/o me and sometimes i feel like hurting myself or even killing myself what should i do i dont want to feel like this anymore? - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5008576
    I am so tired. i dont want to do this any more i just want to end it all.i want this all just to go away i jsut want to go to sleep and nevery wake up - http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1089638 (Great answer - Not mine)
    I have a lot of issues and horrible grief with my husband's suicide, which happened last year. I was with him a long time and I don't think I want to go on with my life because at my age (57) its too late to start over. - http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7566643

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  • by painful love on September 28th, 2009

    painful love

    Look am sure i wont be as much help as other but trust me on this i was in your shoes once my parents always fighting,yelling at me,always get picked on, having mental problems that won't let me live my life normal,someone trying to kill me at 1 year old and my big bother giving his life up to save me,and a lot more i have tried to kill myself over 23 times but love has stopped me so find whatever good thing you can rather it be love like me or anything else and hold on to it and never let go because only you need is one reason to live one reason to be and you can make it though anything.

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  • by Yanstari on September 29th, 2009

    Yanstari

    Spiritually, suicide is the worst thing you can do. You cannot avoid your life's lessons, and will simply be reborn, but disadvantaged. It can take many incarnations to repair the effect of suicide on the path of the spirit.

    Reflect on this deeply. If you stay with it, whatever it is you are working with may be cleared in a few weeks or so, instead of a thousand years.

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  • by duke.of.data on September 28th, 2009

    duke.of.data

    hey listen up i will share an inspiration stry with you that you can actually doubole check(mostly) by reviewing my older questions

    i am 20, live in my van, in texas. HOT HOT HOT, ok! this is killing me. but 10 miles a gallon kinda hurts to, not having a job means i am stuck in the heat all day, not having gas means no AC, oh yeah! i studied my a$$ off in collge to become a paramedic, but i got in a car wreck and no one will hire me now, so i am unable to work in the feild i borrowed money to enter(still owe that money) i am well educated, intelligent, and hard-working...but cannot find work. been living in this van for a year now...damn near starving every night. i would be able to tolerate this but the woman i love(actualley discussed marrage with her...then she said no) has contacted me after a year...reminding me i still love her and i am still alone, then after bringing my hopes up confessed she is in love with a man from her country...then i rode that roller coaster, now it is over and so she has stopped talking to me again. i fix computers for money but i have no money to advertise and sometimes go a day without food so i can at least have gas. oh yeah! i have horrible asthma and on hot nights cannot even breath!!

    long story short:
    i am homeless, hungry, heart-brokin, depressed, and worried about how to live, i am so lonly, forgotten, i would love to have a shower somewhere other then a gas station bathroom with a rag cloth...but thats my life. i worked hard getting here, all my hours studying, all my time practicing, and all my motive ro live sucked by this cruel insufferable world. DO YOU BELIVE I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL? can you beat my story? take a deep breath! feels good huh? now get a sandwitch from the fridg, extra ham? nice choice...

    do you know why i wake up every morning? why my tired bones keep walking, handing out flyers? yelling every night at a different tow truck driver for trying to haul my home off private property?...hope. i can honestly say if things get any worse i wont need to kill my self...i would simply die from whatever happens next. that is rock-bottom, this has been home for about a year now. but every day i hope to find love again, get a costomer that needs a thousand bucks worth of repairs, or a job willing to overlook my driving record, and bad references. someone to understand my life and love me anyway. if all i have is hope...then here...i extend my hand to you and offer you some. share my hope, share my dream. wake up tomorrow and dont plan to be happy...instead just be happy, be excited that this is your chance to turn things around, be excited that even if this sucks today...tomorrow is a new chance with new faces, new something. look forward to the school dances or trips to the mall, whatever you do for fun. but never expect a plan to work life is too crule to let your time and effort count...the only way to win is to play the game and get lucky. we all have our limits but we cannot decide when we have hit them, instead the limits will tell us and we will recover in time.

    you want reasons to live? nothing is free!! get off you butt and give yourself a reason to live!!! you decide what you do and where you go in life...not us!!! go make you own joy, seize the day, and establish who you are without compromise or fear. dont take life to seriously or youll never survive.

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  • by csimme01 and Ninja Cooper UNMASKED on September 28th, 2009

    csimme01 and Ninja Cooper UNMASKED

    Lots of poeple have said lots of thing, all of them very good. I'll just give you a list.
    Cookies
    Sunrise
    A starry sky on a dark night.
    choclate
    kittens
    rollercoasters
    Your first time driving
    Your first car
    your first boyfriend
    Seeing that special person for the first time.
    Seeing that special person every time.
    The feeling of a lovers warm breath on your neck
    Seeing that special person walk down the isle
    The feeling of your baby's warm breath on your neck.
    Seeing your baby walk down the isle.
    The feeling of your grandbaby's warm breath on your neck.
    That covers the first 46 years. I'll let you know how it goes from here.

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  • by Joseph has another name on September 28th, 2009

    Joseph has another name

    Less than a year ago, I could never understand how anyone could ever contemplate suicide. When i walked in on my wife in bed with my friend, i Still didn't. It was the following morning when i woke up alone and depressed and needed someone to talk to about it, and i realised that she was at his place, that was when i thought about driving my car into a truck. The fact that I'd had my first suicidal thought scared me so much that i pulled over and fell asleep in the back of the car.

    All i can say mate, is that i know things are tough, things will get tougher, things will also get better. It's life. It's full of ups and downs, and many people use things like drugs, alcohol and suicide as a way to escape. But escaping from something means it's still there, and you have let it win.

    There are MANY things that are in your control. Take control of those things. The things you can't change, take them onboard as fact, and don't let yourself get upset about them.

    You have the power to change the shit parts in your life. (sounds dramatic doesn't it :P ) See it like a challange. So now it's thrown THIS at me, i can deal with this, what's the best way? Ask people for help if required. Many people are willing to help, even complete strangers... You CAN get through this.

    My thoughts are with you.

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  • by MasterS on September 28th, 2009

    MasterS

    Well falling in love, there is no greater thing.
    The old saying its better to have loved and lost then to not loved at all, its true, love lifts you up to places you didnt know even existed, this is just 1 thing.

    The love of a child that looks up to you and thinks more of you then the whole world, this is something let me tell you.

    What you need to think of is not who you would hurt right now by killing yourself, but what your depriving yourself of later in life, there is so much, so many reasons to live.

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  • by Don Gorgeous George on September 28th, 2009

    Don Gorgeous George

    Its because life continues after death. I'm not religious at all, but I recognize this. So my advice to you is to work through the shit times and start doing things that make you happy. The goal of this life is two things to me, doing all that I want in this life to make my time here enjoyable and rewarding, and allowing my soul to grow in the ways I desire so that in the next life, I will have an upper hand. We will come back here again, maybe somewhere else instead. If you kill yourself, your soul will depart and you will not have made the best with what you could in this life. It would be a waste of an opportunity. You will have not progressed. The next life would probably start out where you left off, so its best to work through the bullshit and find peace and happiness now. Things get better. I've been to the point of wanting to die, and then months later, loved life completely and been totally motivated to achieve my goals. Its like a spell, you just need to get over it. It can be hard, but hopefully not too hard. It may even be much easier than you expect. The one thing that kept me alive when I was depressed was thinking about how unfair it would be to the people who cared about me if I killed myself. So I worked through the rough times and I am now on my way to living my dream. Good luck.

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  • by Catra22 on September 29th, 2009

    Catra22

    Anonymous, you shouldn't think of suicide. There are people somewhere in your life who care about you. Think about how they would feel seeing you in a casket. You'd be causing them just as much pain as others do you. Life is precious, so don't waste it. Think about what you want to be in your life.. If you kill yourself, you will never know your limits, accomplishments, love, the gift of life, new opportunities, and etc. I am here for you although I may not know you by name. Please don't commit suicide. Hope this helps, Nena.

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  • by Suspira on September 28th, 2009

    Suspira

    I've been where you are. The only difference between us is that mine hit at twelve instead of fifteen. I know a song that will help you. It helped me. Look for Conversations with my Thirteen-Year-Old Self by Pink.

    You're angry
    I know this
    The world couldn't care less
    You're lonely
    I feel this
    And you wish you were the best
    No teachers
    Or guidance
    And you always walk alone
    You're crying
    At night when
    Nobody else is home

    Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you darling
    I promise you that it won't always feel this bad
    There are so many things I want to say to you
    You're the girl I used to be
    You little heartbroken thirteen year old me

    You're laughing
    But you're hiding
    God I know that trick too well
    You forget
    That I've been you
    And now I'm just the shell
    I promise
    I love you and
    Everything will work out fine
    Don't try to
    Grow up yet
    Oh just give it some time

    The pain you feel is real you're not asleep but it's a nightmare
    But you can wake up anytime
    Oh don't lose your passion or the fighter that's inside of you
    You're the girl I used to be
    The pissed off complicated thirteen year old me

    Conversations with my thirteen year old self
    Conversations with my thirteen year old self

    Until we meet again
    Oh I wish you well oh
    I wish you well
    Little girl
    Until we meet again
    Oh
    I wish you well
    Little girl
    I wish you well
    Until we meet again
    My little thirteen year old me

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  • by Rawwr on September 28th, 2009

    Rawwr

    Don't get too down on yourself. Im only 13 and I sometimes have the same thoughts. But remember, you only get this kind of life once.. so make the best of it. If its too rough, find a way to make it better. keep telling yourself that you will be successful in life, and I know you will. Remember that someday you will have beautiful children and make their lives better than it was for yours. Just don't end it, life is too precious :)

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  • by Sage Chexie at your service on September 28th, 2009

    Sage Chexie at your service

    Tomorrow might be better.

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  • by Lulla on September 28th, 2009

    Lulla

    hey im 17, and i know what its like, but really you cant see the bad stuff only, everyday there is more bad things than good things that go on in your life, and i now this from personal experience.. my mom hated me, i lived on a couch with my dad and brother for 2 years, and you know what thats what life is sometimes, you have to look at the good things and make them seem like they can WAY over due the bad things, you only live once, some people dont even get the chance that you have truse me you dont want to waste it by waking up and thinking how shitty everything is in your life, try to wake up and think of all the good things about it, first off, your alive lol, you probbably have friends, and look at how many people are trying to help you rite now, we have to make you happy knowing that theres many people who want to help you. live to the happiest you can be, even if your looking into the darkness, find the light, and make it seem like theres nothing to care about other than that. i really hope i can help you, just idk if you need anything just ask, im not a sry one,.. i love to help

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  • by Texg1rl on September 28th, 2009

    Texg1rl

    Life is good and bad. It is the ultimate roller coaster ride. Suicide is not the answer, that is the cowards way out.

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  • by PrairieWind on September 28th, 2009

    PrairieWind

    Please don't do anything like that.
    Look at all the people who have responded to you.
    We all care.
    Take one day at a time.
    :-)

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  • by Spengo on September 28th, 2009

    Spengo

    The thing about suicide is that it's the end. People do drastic things in order to feel the relief that comes from it. If you die, you don't feel relief, you stop feeling altogether. At that point, what was gained from your suicide? You would have lost out on everything and not even known it. 15 is a tough age. You have to deal with parents being parents while you are a kid but likely mature enough to be an adult whilde putting up with highschool drama and the boy issues. If you stick it out, it will get better in every possible way.

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  • by ooshook on September 28th, 2009

    ooshook

    Your life has barley even Begun . At your age (although you probably don't want to hear it) you haven't experienced enough of anything to form absolutes in decisions yet. I can tell you this , there are so many things coming in your life that will be worth the wait this small blog couldn't hold it. Your life at home or in a home if you have no parents is the smallest and shortest part of your existance. The opportunity to take control of your life is right around the corner, you will be able to do what ever you want with it. However , throwing it away is not only a cowardly act , it removes any possible chance for you to gain control and decide.

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  • by Ditto on September 28th, 2009

    Ditto

    Let me flip this around and ask you, what good reason is there for dying?

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  • by ...fdg on September 28th, 2009

    ...fdg

    think of the good in the world... never mind

    how about trying some good charity work see the happy faces of the people you help is always great

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  • by Alice on September 28th, 2009

    Alice

    Why are you shutting your eyes to the beauty this world has to offer. Quick methods? That is a cowardly way out you are being selfish to think only your pain counts? What about those who care? Think about how it will affect them and their lives. And don't give me that shit that no one cares. Try to look within yourself as to why you feel this way. Sorry but I won't be one offering a Quick method. I will however offer you sympathy and hope that you find a reason to snap out of this mentality!

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  • by Qmasta on September 28th, 2009

    Qmasta

    well I personally wanna see obama's failure of a presidency, inheret my g-ma's will, piss and dance on George W Bush's funeral, watch Megan Fox turn into a full blown hollywood slut, see whos the heir to bill gates, Oprah, and donald trumps fortune and their deaths. I wanna hear the jokes about chuck norris when he's dead. I wanna see my guidance counsiler get proven wrong (tomorrow!!!)...

    basically just look at the comical or whatever you find amusing in your life and just stick with it. giving up is for pussies and cowards, jut look at Hitler...

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  • by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on September 28th, 2009

    Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot

    Writing to people on Answerbag is not going to stop you from killing yourself. You have to want to live. I can't give that to you. You probably have some mental or chemical imbalance that needs addressing now. Someday you will be 16 and this will not be an issue for you. You need a counselor now. Go to school and tell the counselors that you need help.

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  • by -Icy- on September 28th, 2009

    -Icy-

    hon what seems so bad now will be a memory in time. you just to hang in there.

    i tried once and i am so glad i did not succeed.

    +5

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  • by H on September 28th, 2009

    H

    I'm not going to directly answer the question, as it's been quite lengthly discussed in other answers, but there are a couple things I wanna bring up

    1) Suicide is easy. So too, infact, is living. To kill yourself all you need to do is stop eating and drinking for 3 days. Can't think of much that is easier. To live, all you need to do is continue breathing, eating, and drinking.

    As people pointed out, life fluctuates so readily. It sounds very cheesey, and for a massive cynic like me to say it, it should be worth something, but life is made out of moments.

    Things aren't all THAT great for me at the minute (not going badly, by any measure, but not outstandingly well) but I've still had some amazing moments in the last few weeks... Spending time with people, feeling the magic of a moment, just appreciating beauty in nature around you, all fantastic stuff.

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  • by Gnome of Kevonia is a Cheerwine junkie on September 28th, 2009

    Gnome of Kevonia is a Cheerwine junkie

    There are those who love you in this world and support you. You're probably going through a difficult time in your life. Just hang in there, find what's good in your life and focus on that. The teenage years can be a very tough time (I am 16), but ahead of you may be some of the happiest times you will ever know.

    I'm very sorry about your hard times in life.

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  • by Anonymous on September 28th, 2009

    Anonymous

    we all die, i'm planning on killing myself when i'm 50 or something. dying isn't a big deal, i think it's overated... sometimes it takes a near death experience to teach the person that death is pretty scary. so idk, only you can help you. just repent from your sins before you do it.

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  • by philosopher on September 28th, 2009

    philosopher

    Your life will improve as you grow up and learn how to handle thinks better. Teenage Years are difficult. You should have someone to speak with. Does your School offer counseling? Why do you feel this way? All life is precious.

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  • by slenderella on September 28th, 2009

    slenderella

    I'm sorry that you're having a rough time.

    The hope is that the bad things in your life outweigh the bad... ONLY IN THIS MOMENT IN TIME. If we're lucky, we can look forward to a long, good life. This present time may wind up being only a blip on the radar of your life.

    I hear that you're in pain, and I'm old enough to be your mom and what I want to tell you is that you should find someone to confide in about the bad things in
    your life, and have hope that there is good on the horizon. In just a few more years
    you will be 18, and able to make more of your own decisions. I was a mess when
    I was 15 and I have a wonderful life now.

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  • by Simply Salsa... on September 28th, 2009

    Simply Salsa...

    You get one life, thats it, theres no afterlife, no spirt world, nothing, so dont waste the one chance you've got to be something, whether that something be totally irrelevant to everyone and everything, just remember, anything is better than nothing.
    But if you want to throw the towel in, thats ok, there are hundreds of other people in the same situation as you right now.
    Im only 2 years older than you, i recently went through a very similar situation as you, however, i was diagnosed with major Depression in January of this year, which made the situation alot worse. I know how you feel.

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  • by Scottix on September 28th, 2009

    Scottix

    Stop being so freaking selfish. The world does not revolve around you.

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  • by barsoom_redux on September 28th, 2009

    barsoom_redux

    In my opinion, suicide is a permanent solution to what almost certainly is a temporary problem. I realize this sounds cliché, but it doesn't make it any less true.

    I don't know what your situation is, but if it is that bad, then surely there's nowhere to go but up. I do understand that you might not be able to see it this way, but if you hold on then there is always a chance that your lot in life will improve. If you "check out" then there is no chance for improvement.

    I truly hope this helps.

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  • by - MojoThunder - on September 29th, 2009

    - MojoThunder -

    boo hoo ... you think you are the only kid in the world to feel like that??? ... stop being a selfish cry-baby who's only thinking about themself

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  • by schmee2369 on September 29th, 2009

    schmee2369

    You are 15 years old. If you change your life around today, think of all the good you can accomplish for the rest of your life. When you are 90 you can look back and see that from 15-90 = 75 years outweighs the 6 or 7 years you possibly were bad?

    Anyways, even at 15 there really isnt anything THAT bad, your still a juvinile with a juvinile mind...you do not understand what you do and the consiquencs...
    Just take a chance and step up. ya know?
    Dont like something that is in your life? CHANGE IT.
    Dont like your friends, change them...dont like your parents, do something about it...(that is if they are abusive, or verbally abusive) there are ways to get out of it.
    Dont like your addictions?...ask for some help.
    Need some spare change, and something to do, new friends to find? Get a pt job....trust me it works.
    Start doing right in your life. When people get stuck in a repetive way of life, and living, and their perspective is off...they contemplate suicide becuase they dont understand the much much more that is out there...
    1. Do something good for somebody else
    2. Do something good for somebody else
    3 repeat steps 1-3.
    Thats it, just do it...
    Start eating right, living right, working right, doing school right....start thinking right...
    YOU CAN DO IT.
    We all can...but it takes work, and dicipline...and you can gain that.
    Just start running, or take a martial arts class...
    eat veggies, and fruit, and bread, n meat...it will get your mind in perspective.
    Take some St. Johns Wart...it will help....it helps stimulate a positive mood.
    Life will get better if you want it to and work twords it.
    Life is what we make it, is our perspective.
    C+P = E
    Circumstance + perspective = experience...
    Grab life by the balls...
    ...and get out there and LIVE IT.
    Dont feel dead while your alive. I know that feeling..
    its no fun...you havta feel alive. There is so much out there for you to feel..
    Trust me, it IS out there. I PROMISE YOU THIS.
    Just find purpose..
    and what is purpose?
    I believe, the purpose of life is to bring purpose to the lives of others..
    We get satisfaction when we satisfy others...and when you do that you begin living a selfless life, which leads to a happy life...becuase you get joy outta giving others joy, and its good happiness...and not short happiness, but lasting. Try it...
    I wish you the best of luck, and youll be in my prayers.

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  • by Aquatic Eagle on September 29th, 2009

    Aquatic Eagle

    "The bad things in my life outweigh the good things"
    You have not lived long enough to have enough data to make this calculation.
     
    What are good reasons to live? You are! You are the best reason for you to live because you are the one that will be missing out if you take your own life. Sure others will miss you but you are the one who is ultimately missing out on your one chance to live. Everyone has crappy times when they are in their teens. You may have hard times but I doubt they are much worse than most teens.

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  • by Shari on September 29th, 2009

    Shari

    Suicide is evolution's way of getting rid of the weak. Are you weak? Or will you pull yourself up, take a little courage, BE STRONG and see yourself through your problems? Choice is yours.
    You want to die? Then go for it! Stop feeling sorry for yourself! Nobody will respect you afterwards for being a LOSER who commits suicide - NOBODY!
    LISTEN, EVERYBODY HAS PROBLEMS. Many have problems worse than you have, yet they manage to stay alive, thrive, and make something of their life! Why? Because they face their problems just like you will. BE STRONG, and try to make good in life. Just do it and stop whining about killing yourself.

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  • by Anonymous on September 29th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I am sure you must feel so alone to even comtemplate such a thing. Please reach out to a support group or church. These people are trained to help young people like yourself thrtough difficult times. They really can help, and make a differance. Please don,t give up on life. I am sure you are a wonderful person and the world needs you. If you have no close family or friend that you can go to for support please seek out the help I mentioned eariler. These people are most often annonymus, so you don't have to worry about the whole world knowing your business. Good Luck and God Bless!

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  • by Vanessa The Rose on September 29th, 2009

    Vanessa The Rose

    well, my friend, you need LOVE and HOPE in your life.

    so, open your heart and listen carefully:


    I've seen the tears and the heartache
    And I 've felt the pain
    I've seen the hatred
    And so many lives lost in vain
    And yet through this darkness
    There's always a light that shines through
    And takes me back home, takes me back home

    All of the promises broken
    And all of the songs left unsung
    Seem so far away
    As I make my way back to you

    You gave me faith
    And you gave me a world to believe in
    You gave me a love to believe in
    And feeling this love
    I can rise up above
    And be strong, and be whole once again

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  • by preethi on September 29th, 2009

    preethi

    heyy... chill young boy... dont take such harsh decisions in a short time.. just bee kool.. sort out ur problems...ask some one who is near n dear to u,who can understand u and support u and ul be able to share ur problems.. example parents,frens,teachers etc...everything will be alright if u act rightly at da rite time.. just remember one phrase alwayz "WHATEVER HAPPENS , HAPPENS FOR GOOD"..
    OK..all da best

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  • by Butch on September 29th, 2009

    Butch

    In 1976, Life was really rough. I had been burned, and almost died. My wife had cancer and needed surgery. I had debts I couldn’t pay. IRS was driving me crazy and the future looked hopeless. Life was not worth living.

    I considered Suicide. But if I did that I would have just hurt my wife and son.

    I gave up and I turned my life over to JESUS, and from that time on things took on a different light. In less than a year everything was completely different. My family and I were at peace, and I received my first pay increase at my job.

    In six years I had settled with the IRS, my debts were manageable and I owned half of the Company I had been working for.

    Pick out a Church and turn your life over to the Lord and let Him help you. In John 10:10 Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

    Give Him a try. He is waiting for you.

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  • by Jazz-Man on September 29th, 2009

    Jazz-Man

    man ive contemplated it too a few times but if ur a that point theoretically it cant get any worse it can only get better or stay the same but thought thought of livin the rest of ur life shitty aint exactly encouragin either chin up things wierdly hav a way of workin out

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  • by SABOTEUR on September 28th, 2009

    SABOTEUR

    30 years ago, I stumbled across a question that ended my suicidal thinking and started me on a "path" I've walked upon to this very day.

    The question is...

    ..."What if THIS is not ALL there IS?"

    What if the goal of our lives is to perfect ourselves and we're born again and again and again until we get it right?

    I have no idea if this is true, but what if it is? Killing myself would add ONE MORE THING I would have to deal with in my NEXT incarnation.

    My life may be miserable, but at least I have the consciousness NOW to correct a few things so it won't be so miserable NEXT time.

    Nonsense?

    Perhaps.

    At least it's something to think about.

    Be well.

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