Comments on: How to Get Help if You Are Contemplating Suicide

on 2/12/2009 Such a sad, necessary blog. 5*'s

on 1/19/2009 Good job. Yes, hotlines tend to be busy, so it might not be the best choice. As for Cicico--in the end, it comes down to YOU. Not your friends, not your mother, not your sisters--YOU. No one else can make you stop. And if you yourself didn't have the strength to go on when you thought of friends and family, then you wouldn't make it. You just need to breathe. You just need to think.

If you find yourself feeling emotionless, thinking hardly anything at all, then you need to call 911 or an emergency medical center before you can do something you really don't want to. Keep yourself still and away from things that can harm you. Remember--even if you haven't seen much good in life, you know you've seen better than this, and it can't get worse. If you're afraid you may hurt yourself and you live alone, you need to get yourself surrounded by people; if "safe environment" means hospitalizati

on 12/13/2008 I believe my book, My Suicidal Heart, will have an appeal in your organization that deals with depression, suicide, and other mental issues; and that my book,would give a person a chance to see that they are not alone in this matter and hopefully incorporate the courage that I have made, and in turn get the help they need.......and thereby saving someones life.

My book, My Suicidal Heart, also has several pages of "Resource and Helplines", for people who are dealing with depression and/or suicidal tendencies. There are multiple organizations, websites, contact addresses and phone numbers for people of all ages, races, gay or straight; both national and international. For not only people who are depressed and/or contemplating suicide, but for people who either know someone who is showing the sign(s) of depression and/or suicidal thoughts; to people who have lost someone to suicide, so

on 9/23/2008 Good tips. I've heard of hotlines putting people on hold, so if that happens, you must go to the ER or crisis center, as you suggest. Depression leads to isolation, so if you're feeling all alone you need to find a support system. Help is out there.

on 10/25/2007 How it would affect others- Think of the people who care about you. Think of the way it would affect them. Your girlfirend, wife, spouse, would all be affected. Dont make the wrong decision and regret it later.

on 10/25/2007 Thanks guys you helped me. I talked with my doctor and he has helped me alot. I owe my life to you guys.

on 8/8/2006 I found that Christian massage therapy and Reiki are both beneficial for short-circuiting suicidal thoughts, particularly when severe and/or chronic loneliness is the main force behind suicidal thoughts. However, these do not work on people who are uncomfortable with touch.

on 1/30/2006 If you are feeling suicidal, talk to someone you know will help and comfort you, because I know that at this point in your life you don't need someone to boss you around. I've been there, I know.

on 1/2/2006 If you want to punish someone by taking your own life, remember this; in a very short time you will be a memory to them. He/she will get on with their life and you will be replaced. The people that you will truly be hurting are the ones that have really cared about you all along. The thought of my grandparents crying over my grave and my ex-jerk living it up somewhere with some bimbo has made me think differently.

on 11/22/2005 Remember that if you ever feel suicidal, or like hurting yourself in any other way, then just talk to someone. If you're at that stage where you feel like you can't trust anyone, then just talk to your teacher, or you can find a helpline. They listen to you, and that helps. Believe me.

on 11/22/2005 Pray and ask as many people as you can to pray for you and with you. Through faith, in no time you will be feeling better than your old self again. Remember the Lord said "If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you can move mountains." Very seldomly (if at all) do faithful people end up committing suicide.

on 11/22/2005 Make a list of all the things that help me cope, write in a journal, draw, join an online support group or a regular support group, listen to a favorite calming tape, self-hypnosis, anything healing. Counseling is great; list your good qualities.

on 11/22/2005 Think about what you would miss out on in your later years. You have your whole life ahead of you. Live it up.

on 11/22/2005 I have been severely depressed most of my life. I've been seeing a counselor & a dr for 1yr. I've been on many diff meds & have finally found one that works. I can't belive the difference! I'm so happy, enthusiastic, ambitious, & made so many new friends.

on 11/22/2005 One of the most intense feelings during a period of suicide contemplation is extreme loneliness. Lend your ear, and your shoulder. It helps.