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700594 tn?1259247004

Suicide or not?

Is there anything wrong with thinking about harming yourself?  Sometimes I think of ways to end my life.  If I am on my way to work, as the train approches, I wonder, how much would it hurt? would I survive? would I want to survive?  I have thought about overdoseing, rat poision, and slitting my wrist.  I don't think I have the courage to do anything.  I don't really feel depressed, although I think I might have been at some time recently.  Sometimes I wish I would not wake in the morning.  Even when my moods are normal I get these thoughts.  Should I seek help.  By the way, I feel normal today, but I have thought about it.
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As depression can be cyclical thoughts like that may come and go. If you have suicidal ideations at any time its best to seek help right then. Its not worth thinking over whether its right or wrong. The act of suicide has nothing to do with "courage". Its an act of desperation when there are things that make life worthwhile. Focus on those. Just try to think why you would want to be alive and what you want to do with your life. You could speak to a talk therapist about that and support groups are good as well. If you feel isolated think about interests you have or have had and try to meet other people. If its a medication issue speak to a psychiatrist right away as thoughts like that can get out of hand. Don't focus on them and how they could become reality. Its one act you would forever regret that you can't take back.
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