Suicidal thoughts question

[truthtripper]

One of the listed side effects of antidepressants is suicide.

Oral cortisone and statins which lower cholesterol, among countless other commonly prescribed medications can also cause depression, psychosis and suicidal tendencies, depending on the individual taking them. But one can readily make the link between their medication and their emotional upset if it's out of the norm or unusual for them to have these feelings before they started the medication-although sometimes it can take months or years before these side-effects emerge. Doctors do really need to be on the ball with these issues.

[Grumpybutfun]

One of the worst days of my life was trying to tell a mother that her son who was in my care committed suicide. Navy life isn't easy for some and he was overwhelmed. I wil never stop blaming myself for not being more observant and helping him. The guilt is hard to process.

I have never thought of suicide, but I am cognizant that this is a reality for many.

Best,

G

[truthtripper]

I doubt that Jesus was too fond of my solution. But truth is truth. And the truth is that I had to stop worrying about things like religion and cut to the core. My highly misguided sense of loyalty and duty had betrayed me and left me completely alone, with nothing left to live for.

 

 

Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the life that would follow. It was quite literally beyond my comprehension. It's probably a good thing that I didn't think about it too much. It was too much to imagine.

Yeh, I know what you mean. The church, anything or anyone else doesn't come between me and God.

[truthtripper]

....And I have seen people become eternally dependent on counseling while never making any real progress.

 

 

Moral of the story: Treat pop psychology and drug therapy with caution.

It's difficult trying to find a good therapist and one that suits you. I went through at least fifteen therapists before I found the right one for me.

 

Re pop psychology-antidepressants and related drugs were accidentally discovered in the 1950s during trials on a new medication for tuberculosis. Researchers noticed that the drug also had mood improving effects. To this day researchers have not been able to determine how these drugs actually work on mood. All they know is that they can work. Despite this crucial information lacking, doctors freely prescribe it. Dangerous stuff.

[gaius]

You know some of the greatest men in history have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts T-16? General Sherman, arguably one of the greatest generals of the Civil War had to take time off early in the war because of suicidal thoughts. But he came back and mounted quite the impressive campaign. It was always a thing that was around but it never used to be as stigmatized as it is now. And it doesn't mean anyone who struggles with it is lesser, or will always struggle with it.

[T-16bullseyeWompRat]

You know some of the greatest men in history have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts T-16? General Sherman, arguably one of the greatest generals of the Civil War had to take time off early in the war because of suicidal thoughts. But he came back and mounted quite the impressive campaign. It was always a thing that was around but it never used to be as stigmatized as it is now. And it doesn't mean anyone who struggles with it is lesser, or will always struggle with it.

 

I can probably pinpoint it back to 12 years old. So 20 years of suicidal thoughts. I have done a half ass attempt once, but the pain i was causing myself held me back from doing it properly. Ive even read about ways to do it. The best ways or worst ways. The correct way to slice your wrist, all that stuff. All the painless ways are most interesting to me. Ive learned that these are things i cant keep around me at all cause there are times i certainly dont trust myself. Usually the lowest of low points ill write out a note. The notes do help a lot. Kind of calm me back down a bit. I just think if i had a quick way to end it in those low times i wouldnt be here at all.

 

Reality is i cant ever imagine not having these thoughts anymore. Maybe to a lesser degree, but i cant imagine kicking it permanently. Im kind of resigned to them. Well, i thought it was normal after all. Ive just learned to live with it.