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Sorry if this is a bit of a downer for some, but... I'm at peri age and have active anorexia and bipolar. If MOST women gain weight and have mood swings, I want to do the humane thing for myself and seek euthanasia. I am not currently depressed or desperate, and have thought a long time about this. I am also not fatphobic, and AN is not about fat, itself. Can anybody relate, or has anyone seen even one thread that addresses a similar concern?
I would be most worried about my cat. My SO and others would be hurt, but humans understand anti-survival actions more, I think. I have no kids.
OK, I have heard mixed reviews about HRT, not just about cancer, but that it can exacerbate symptoms. Thank you for replying!
Do you have people in your life who count on you and love you? Please remember how hurt others are, when someone takes this step. I am not unilaterally against suicide, for some people it might be a path to end life if they can only foresee endless suffering. But are you sure you are at that point? Even severe anorexia, bipolar and upcoming menopause together are not beyond the help of a good therapist (and of HRT). If your therapist has not been helpful, find another one. There is no rule that you have to stick with the same one. And talk to your doctor about HRT; it will help ease your mind a lot.
What kind of pain are you speaking of? Physically or mentally? There are always OTHER solutions available for both. I know sometimes it might not feel that way when we get wrapped up in whatever is consuming us.
OK, Ellen, thank you. I may move it later. I would be doing this to spare myself pain, not because I don't value myself, if that makes sense.
I can't relate but your post got my attention. I am concerned about the feelings you have mentioned. Please seek immediate help if your feeling like ending your life. I would really encourage you to post this in the bipolar or depression community. I think you will get a better response there. If you want to talk in the meantime I would be happy to listen. I would advise you to seek immediate help if your feeling that there is no hope. Nobody should feel this way.
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