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Thursday, January 22, 2009
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People tell me it is selfish to try to committ sucide but I disagree. When you loose everything you have and no one cares anymore what is the point of continueing to exsist? To take up space and resourses. One needs a purpose to exsist doesnt one? Why continue to live in pain?
I hope that is a temporary opinion because what I have learned is that I am important to more people than I ever give myself credit for. Often times hopelessness is a weighty emotion that can take a seemingly intelligent and reasonable individual and convince them that there is no point. I say when confronted with the idea of suicide, wait until you have had the chance to ask five people that you look up to or admire what they think of the idea. My guess is that you will come up against some people with strong opinions in opposition.
OK, I hope that J Evans will post again to let us know how things are now. I know I have spent a lot of years hating life and wishing I were dead. I felt tormented physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. A lot of what kept me from suicide was the fact that the next life might be worse. As long as I have a breath of life, there is a hair of a chance that I could find peace in this life. I have found peace through twelve step programs and with mental health counseling and self help books.
Very early in recovery, I would occasionally call the "Open Line" [equal to our local "warm line"] until I was eventually able to share with people who I would know. Sharing is a very important part of getting help. I hope to hear from you here on the blog again soon. KAE
Life is too precious. You never "take up resources", just as Jazentha pointed out. Whatever J Evans was going through, it must of been very painful, and I think we can all acknowledge that. Remember that you have your own strengths, too, and that the reason for all those resources is to help point out those strengths for you. Reach out--to other people and to spirit. Keep loving and keep fighting. We're all in this together
I have not seen my post anywhere. Its a nice feeling to take care of my own recovery. I take care of my own self. Thinks to my doctor, nurse and therphist and cvab for there recouvery support. I have been named called overly to much. People think they will pick out one person and pick and pick. People have just hurt themselves. I did not get mad enough or respond. I now have new healthy friends. It makes a world of difference. I did not have to prove anything.
anonymous has become Carolyn. I had to protect myself. Im not afraid anymore. Life is worth living. I get up each morning an take a shower with body gell. It starts my sunny day. I looked down on myself for awhile, but now I have a pleasant looking view of happiness. CVAB is helping your own self and others. I wanted the help. The psyic doctor said I had learned to help myself. I take my medicines and let the doctor know how I feel, not the feelings of someone else. I have come a long ways. Life is worth living. It can be what we make of life day by day. Carolyn
i have lots of friends at cvab and peer support. whin i need help i ask for it
ReplyDeleteand thnk you for your help Brad....
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People tell me it is selfish to try to committ sucide but I disagree. When you loose everything you have and no one cares anymore what is the point of continueing to exsist? To take up space and resourses. One needs a purpose to exsist doesnt one? Why continue to live in pain?
ReplyDeleteI hope that is a temporary opinion because what I have learned is that I am important to more people than I ever give myself credit for. Often times hopelessness is a weighty emotion that can take a seemingly intelligent and reasonable individual and convince them that there is no point. I say when confronted with the idea of suicide, wait until you have had the chance to ask five people that you look up to or admire what they think of the idea. My guess is that you will come up against some people with strong opinions in opposition.
ReplyDeleteNo person "takes up space and resources"
Hi, I am just checking to see if I can post now
ReplyDeleteOK, I hope that J Evans will post again to let us know how things are now. I know I have spent a lot of years hating life and wishing I were dead. I felt tormented physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. A lot of what kept me from suicide was the fact that the next life might be worse. As long as I have a breath of life, there is a hair of a chance that I could find peace in this life. I have found peace through twelve step programs and with mental health counseling and self help books.
ReplyDeleteVery early in recovery, I would occasionally call the "Open Line" [equal to our local "warm line"] until I was eventually able to share with people who I would know. Sharing is a very important part of getting help. I hope to hear from you here on the blog again soon. KAE
Life is too precious. You never "take up resources", just as Jazentha pointed out. Whatever J Evans was going through, it must of been very painful, and I think we can all acknowledge that. Remember that you have your own strengths, too, and that the reason for all those resources is to help point out those strengths for you. Reach out--to other people and to spirit. Keep loving and keep fighting. We're all in this together
ReplyDeleteI have not seen my post anywhere. Its a nice feeling to take care of my own recovery. I take care of my own self. Thinks to my doctor, nurse and therphist and cvab for there recouvery support. I have been named called overly to much. People think they will pick out one person and pick and pick. People have just hurt themselves. I did not get mad enough or respond. I now have new healthy friends. It makes a world of difference. I did not have to prove anything.
ReplyDeleteanonymous has become Carolyn. I had to protect myself. Im not afraid anymore. Life is worth living. I get up each morning an take a shower with body gell. It starts my sunny day. I looked down on myself for awhile, but now I have a pleasant looking view of happiness. CVAB is helping your own self and others. I wanted the help. The psyic doctor said I had learned to help myself. I take my medicines and let the doctor know how I feel, not the feelings of someone else. I have come a long ways. Life is worth living. It can be what we make of life day by day. Carolyn
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