Posted by jay on November 27, 2001, at 6:10:41
In reply to Why suicide????, posted by Sourceror on November 26, 2001, at 21:32:36
> This is my first post and I guess it is jumping right into the fire. I have dealt with depression most of my life and more recently been diagnosed with bipolar. I am most frustrated right now with the constant reaccuring thoughts of the option of suicide. I wish I would stop having these thoughts as my primary thought process any time things start to get bad. I have started to have these thoughts even at less sever situations. I don't believe I am at any stage to act on it at this point but still it is an ever increasing thought process. I want to change this thought process to a less threatening and more positive way. I don't feel a bad day at work should spark these types of feelings. Does anyone have some suggestions (other than don't do it) on how to help overcome this thought process??
You asked the right question...and maybe you need some further guidance on further questions. We all know that depression is a mix-mash of environment and genetics. I honestly think with the strong environment, and maybe good meds, we can outwit our genes. Afterall, genes are not destiny.
In your life....what is causing great stress? Stress isn't always, but often a precipitating factor in suicide. Usually it's the buildup of stress...then one factor that *snaps* it, and it can be the smallest thing.
Let's go through some of the basics.....
-How is your relationships with family/friends/etc?
-How are finances?
-How is your job...that sounds like a MAJOR trigger point.
-DO you *really* enjoy your job...I mean...would you work at your job for free? I am serious...because I don't buy into the idea of just having a life-long job to pay bills. This is a North American LIE....There has to be a high level of interpersonal satisfaction, and when you don't get that, it adds up, and can contribute to serious personality/mental illness problems. SERIOUSLY think about another line of work if so....and do not rule out ANY options. I know of a salesman who went onto college, and became a philosophy prof.
-How is your health physically?
-About what age range are you in?These are basics....but a start. In fact, these are the types of questions a social worker would ask...so you can guess what I am. :-) (Even though I am outta work!...heh....but I am upgrading in college to become more empowered to make social and personal change. It has *nil* to do with money.)
Please take your time to give a rundown. You WILL be really surprised once you dig deeper. (I am not saying you don't.)Hope to hear from you...
Jay
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