Do I pray? Do I go to the doctors? Do I tell my shrink all of this?
I learned of suicide through my peers and I'm sure that most of you have, also. Just remember that your peers haven't made it as far in life as your grandmother. If anyone wants to commit suicide, they need a note from their grandmother, first.
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Wow, I've never been suicidal. I got my head stuck in a bucket once, if that counts.
I saw, last night, on America's Funniest Home Videos, on WGN, a video of a young kid with his head stuck in his mailbox. His father was there, trying to help, and a car passed by.
Man, do I wish I was in the backseat.
Do I pray? Do I go to the doctors? Do I tell my shrink all of this?
Beachguy, what are you doing watching AFV? That's going to cut into your 37.09 posts/day.
Do I pray? Do I go to the doctors? Do I tell my shrink all of this?
If your Dr. diagnosed you bipolar..have you ever been prescribed lithium? Bipolar is a chemical imbalance that responds to lithium and diet changes from what I seen. Ask your Dr. about Lithium..I have seen people like you cutting..here native americans do that and its called blood letting..says it makes them feel better..but after taking their meds they stop..I hope you seek treatment again..maybe you need a 2nd opinion on what treatment would be right for you..try another Dr. Fight it and take your life back..beat it..the mental health community is overworked and understaffed so sometimes people do fall through the cracks.
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Hang in there Tom... everyone seems to be giving you good advice. We're here if you need us.
Do I pray? Do I go to the doctors? Do I tell my shrink all of this?
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Beachguy, what are you doing watching AFV? That's going to cut into your 37.09 posts/day.
My ex-g/f was on the computer.
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i too amdire u for posting this
life is hard but for some even harder
You need to change your whole lifestyle, think about it the lifestyle u live now aint working so a change cant be bad.
Do something new, join a gym have a meaning to wake up in the morning. think of startin a family in later years.
move if u have to a change of scenery is amazing
good luck sorry i cant helpo or write more
Do I pray? Do I go to the doctors? Do I tell my shrink all of this?
I'd probably keep the lines of communication open- both professionally and family, friends. A girl friend can help too (not trying to be a smart ass). Maybe staying in touch with a good friend or two will help when things get rough.
We all get the blues now and then, nobody is immune from that. But if yours goes a little deeper, try to reason things out with yourself. Even if you have to "get pissed off" at yourself a little to help you get back on track, try it.
You're a smart guy who knows right from wrong---but wanting to cause harm to others isn't the answer, and your bright enough to know this. For me, I have an older sister that is my path to sanity when I'm bothered, frustrated or confused. I love her for that, maybe you have someone like that to turn to.
My ex-girlfriend's brother was bipolar. He would take his meds and be fine, but that also was the problem (for him), once he felt better, he'd stop his meds, start acting inappropriate again, and end up back at Jones hill ( local mental health hospital) until he'd start taking his meds and was better again. Thls scenario continued for a long time, then he found a girlfriend, who CARED for him, helped him and for the most part- got him right.
For me, when things get bezerko, I go for a hike or a walk by the lake and try to relax and reason things out- it helps me-and like I mentioned above, I turn to others I trust and seek out their advice...close enough to you that they really try to help, not to those who say things and act like a band-aid to your problem. Those you care for and trust.
I hope and wish you good luck Tom, RK:)
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Cheers for the help everyone. I think Im gonna book an appointment with my GP and be put on some other meds, because although the valproate and lofepramine help, they actually just 'dull me down'. Its great, I dont feel like cutting when Im on them but Ive noticed that my mood is brought down a notch when Im taking them.
I need to get away from England for a while. I think Im gonna save up some cash and either go Thailand and stay with my cousin, or go visit my aunt in Cali. Tough choice really... Thailand has elephants, ladyboys and hookers, Cali has medical marijuana clubs.
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An update:
Just smoked HALF a spliff of Lowryder. Was harvested a little early, plus she was sativa dominant anyway so it was mainly a head high. I feel great. Ive got this inane grin on my face, and I feel more motivated. Shame its 3.12am lol.
Now, people may think that prescribing cannabis as a medicine is wrong because for depression youd have to smoke quite a bit - but look at it compared to tablets. I was taking 4 sodium valproate in the morning, and 4 more in the evening along with two lofepramine. Anyway, you wont have to prescribe medical marijuana throughout a patients life (well, regarding depression anyway). With me, my problem has been motivation, and that has ultimately been the cause of my depression. Having the depression for a long time makes me fed up and suicidal. If I become more motivated, then I will be able to go out and look for a job tomorrow. I will be able to meet up with friends and get out of bed. I will be start going out in the evenings again. And I will begin to look at what courses to do at college in September and ask about them.
And once Ive done that, I will start to have a more positive outlook on life, because Ill feel that I have something to live for - something to aim towards. A goal in life.
Theres a hidden message to this aswell. If MMJ (sativa strains) are made legal in the UK, then people with depression dont need to be on it for a long time - just enough to build up motivation and energy. Every single depressed person Ive seen has had no motivation. If we can cure the motivation, we can cure the depression.
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Hey Tom so you say you started at 15. How old are you now?
It sounds to me like you want to kill yourself because your boardâ?¦.yeah I know thatâ??s absurd but thatâ??s what it sounds like. Thatâ??s why everyoneâ??s telling you to find a hobby.
Dude I know depression sucks. Definitely get yourself in the good habit of good food and exercise. Force yourself to do it for two weeks and then you should be feeling better. Besides I hear your in the market for a hobby. Make you your new hobby. Oh yeah, fire your shrink because apparently she/he sucks and get a new one.
Lay off the booze :D
