Gahhhhh... The end of this is so heartbreakingly true, but all too often it's impossible to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you're being buried in depression. I went through a period of time where I literally had to have someone watching me around the clock to keep me safe from myself. At the time I hated it, it made me feel worse because I couldn't even be trusted when I was asleep (or so it seemed to me). The strain ruined that relationship, but I made it out the other side and I thank God that someone else was there to drag me out. Sometimes all it takes is 1 person reminding you (repeatedly) that they're there. Sorry for rambling, that struck a major chord today.
Thank you, internet friend! It always kind of amazes me how bleak things can suddenly become. Then the black hole that surrounds you blows away like a bit of dandelion fluff. Star for you, for posting such a meaningful thing!
This is too sad. I wish everyone could understand how much they mean to so many people but sadly some don't and I get that. It's hard but I understand their feelings
My best friend is suicidal. She cut herself just tonight. I started crying when she told me.
For any of you guys that are suicidal, just remember that things WILL get better. There is no reason for you to suffer this alone. Talk to your family and/or friends. Just know that you will get through this, and you do not have to get rid of yourself.
The tunnel vision that a lot of seriously, suicidally depressed people have also keeps them from even recognizing the small day to day gestures that people use to show they care. When you're so focused on just being able to keep breathing it can be hard to see the forest for the trees, so to speak. Whether it's an extra call or text, a coworker sharing their snack, a neighbor taking an extra minute to say hello, or any number of tiny little things, the signs are usually there but you're too burnt out to notice. It's a side effect of the depression.
This is why you need to not just add more small gestures, you need to actually show them and tell them that they do not have to be this way, and that they will help you.
In my experience, even the bigger things often go unnoticed simply because it takes too much to acknowledge and appreciate them. And personally, I didn't feel like I was worthy of the care and concern, which led to feeling guilty. There's no one good way to help someone, really if you think someone is potentially suicidal or likely to self harm you need to intervene and contact a doctor or hospital, or someone who will take them to a hospital. All the love in the world can't correct a chemical issue in the brain. The person may be furious for a while, but it's worth it to save a life.
For any of you guys that are suicidal, just remember that things WILL get better. There is no reason for you to suffer this alone. Talk to your family and/or friends. Just know that you will get through this, and you do not have to get rid of yourself.