Out of curiosity, what did your therapist say when you gave your analogy?

I have a flair for writing so I spend a lot of time expressing my feelings this way. It helps me process the craziness in my head and I also keep an online journal where I sometimes go just to vent.

I also find distracting myself helps to keep my thoughts at bay. There are so many ways you can do this: writing, reading, watching a really funny movie, listening to soothing music (in my case it's opera), going out with my family or playing a video game. At the moment, my studies occupy most of my time as I am currently writing exams but I'm not complaining. It is a welcomed relief from the darkness swirling inside my head.

I've also started focusing more on the positive side of life by avoiding listening to the news, watching upsetting programs and reading tons of positive quotes and memes during the day when those negative feelings come to light.

Finally, I believe that most people who are suicidal don't really want to die but rather are searching for a way to relieve the pain... only they have the guts to actually go through with it.

Sending positive vibes your way x

I deal with it with prayer. I know it sounds cheesy but prayer really works. I know exactly what you mean. I'm not suicidal either but if I had an easy way out I can't say I wouldn't take it!! I pray the pain away. The pain of a meager existence; plagued by a crippled mind!! I just don't see how God can love me sometimes when I really think about my mind! I have auditory hallucinations on top of depression and anxiety! I survived a suicide attempt when I was 15. I was in a coma for 6 days and a psych ward for either 90 days or 6 months that time in my life is a little fuzzy. Why save me to have me suffer. I'll tell you why... I was destined to be a father and grandfather. It's the only thing I've ever done right in my life. Just think of those you would leave behind if something was to happen to you on those days you would let the train hit you. Everybody has a purpose!!

Colleen Mary Well said!

All the time. So sick of living in this world with all the complications.
But this is it I'm afraid. Just hang in there and wait for something wonderful to happen. If nothing happens in 24 hours, go out and do something wonderful for someone else.
Pay the shortfall for person in front of you at the supermarket.
Give someone a compliment. Take flowers to someone you hardly know - a neighbour, a workmate, a distant relative. Ask nothing in return and don't expect the relationship to change.
Lastly, never hurt anyone else through suicidal actions. You don't do that, this is just for others who might read this.
Sending love to the world.

@A MyDepressionTeam Member I wish we didn't feel like this.

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