I am truly thinking of saying goodbye to this world. What stopped you?
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Gone, not my AB
ANSWERS: 37
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There's a lot ot live for. Even if you don't think it now. There's people to see. Places to go. Things to do. You have a lot of experiences ahead of you. You may be fed up of all the negativity, but everything happens for a reason. And you will always come out stronger!
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Where are you going? Any place interesting?
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What stopped me was knowing I'd be killing my mother too. What stopped me for good was taking care of a dear friend through a deadly illness when everyone else abandoned her. When we got through it, I realized I wasn't such a bad person after all. I realized that I had something to offer the world. I decided I wanted to stay and see it through.
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I had the same thoughts in 1973. What stopped me was the realization that it would destroy my wonderful mother, plus the fact that death MIGHT be much worse than the life I was living, especially if there was no "afterlife" at all. Life is a movie. You need to stick around to see how it ends. Getting up and walking out in the middle, is not a good idea at all. By the way, when I decided NOT to end my life, my life got much better. I was very glad I changed my mind. You will be, too. +5
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Ending your life is just running away. I didn't want people to think that I just ran away from my problems. So I stayed for the never ending battle. Your pain is not your fault. So give it to who's fault it is.
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I usually just watch some Monty Python.
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Couldn't think of a method I liked.
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There are times I beleive in the course of everyone's life that they want to give up, just throw their hands up and surrender to whatever situation put unnecessary press on them. In these times I say to myself "that which does not break me only makes me stronger." I think when one (if they have the ability) stops and thinks on the many people that would be effected by just giving up, that would be enough deterent for me. . I do realize that when one reaches this point of wanting to say goodbye to this world (in the context of ending your life)that is not a "normal" rational way of thinking, it goes against the need to survive. Seek a friend, an 800 help line, your pastor, seek out anyone extending their hand to help you. Good luck and I truly wish you well.
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brandi, Judging by some of your other replies, you are going through a *really* tough period. I can tell you that you *owe* it to your child to be there for her (I take it she is female) when she becomes older. You *owe* it to her to fight for her, to take every legal step possible to protect her. We have a responsibility to our children, even if they are not with us, and the chief of those responsibilities is to survive and be there for them. To have to fight is not good, but when the whole world seems to be against us, fighting can be a way of getting away from our own internal issues, and showing us what is real.
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My kids. Even though they are all adults, they still need me and I can't imagine anything worse than having one of your parents kill themselves. I kept putting myself in their shoes and I just couldn't do it. I came very close one time and they are what stopped me. Even though I think others would be sad, they would move on with their lives but I think it will really affect your child. I have a friend whose father died this way and it was really really hard on her and she was an adult. The thing is Brandi, even though you feel awful right now and everything looks horrible and you're tired of the pain and struggling, things DO get better. Trust me, I've been there. Please get help. Talk to your doctor, check yourself into the ER at your hospital, ask SOMEONE for help. A therapist is a great way to get through your worst times. If you need someone to talk to, let me know and I'll give you my e-mail address. I care!!
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My fighting spirit. If you fight hard enough to change your circumstances, you'll make it through the other side of whatever Hell you are going through. And then you'll appreciate everything that is good about this life. And everything will begin to seem like smooth sailing. You just need to fight through it all.
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Brandi are you okay? Let me know how you're doing.
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Interstellar flights aren't available yet.
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I thought of all the people I love. And how I don't want to hurt them. Reality struck me. Don't let the bullet or noose strike you instead.
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Listen to your family, they need you!
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Go back to your best memory. Now, think of a really bad time before that. Imagine if you had checked out then before that best memory occurred? Leaving now, will certainly deprive you of any chance of that. Also, dying is the end for you, but your child lives with that for the rest of his/her life. Somebody on this planet needs you.
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I had a wonderful friend who gave me enough reason to stay around for a while :)
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Realizing that there is plenty to live for and to be thankful for.
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Books. It sounds crazy, but realizing that I'd never finish a book series, never know how it ended, made me put the knife down. It's a small thing, but all of those small things are what you're giving up.
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To live is to do, whereas to exist is simply to be. Life is not about you, nor is anyone's life about themselves. It is about helping others feel alive. It is about doing good. Doing good makes you feel good, especially if the good works pay out with friendships and free stuff. :)
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The thought of how much it would hurt those who loved me. They helped get me through the hardest situation I have ever been involved in.
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We die to remember what we live to forget. http://www.wedietorememberwhatwelivetoforget.com/ You'll be back.
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it was the thought of my family at my funeral ... wondering why ... why did i have to do something so drastic over something so insignificant
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Brandi, I hope the day finds you well! Back in 1988 nothing stopped me. I tried to kill myself but friends got me to the hospital in time to save me. I am so glad they did. If I had succeeded I would not be married to the love of my life and I would have my son, my pride and joy. I can't imagine life without them.
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What stopped me and everyone else was the people that you will leave behind. Life is very very very good m8. You are just on a down at the moment. Also try sharing this with people that can help, talk to your doc as your medication could have something to do with it.You have my email if you need to chat and you can use it whenever you want to. In the meantime, think of a few things that have made you very happy and make a point of thinking of these things at least twice a day as it will help to recharge your good feeling batteries. Sounds silly but it works. BIG HUGS FROM A FRIEND
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a friend realized what i a had done and got me to hospital. +5
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My utter faith in God. My body was telling me to die, but my spirit kept me going. My spirit always wins, but the tension between the two is immense.
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Why would I? The world doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
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My absolute faith in my friends and loved ones automatically stopped me when I was younger. I was all set to go and jump off a bridge that spans an inlet where i live and suddenly was taken to tears when I thought about all that I would miss. My room-mates dog, Lady, came up to me and wanted to give me a kiss. That was enough right there to stop me. I thrive on love and life and could thusly never do it! =)
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I will NOT let those effin' SOB's WIN!
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Always knowing and hoping it gets better..:)
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I've never been so low that I seriously thought of ending it. But the thought of what it would do to my children would certainly stop me. Phone me day or night, 24/7, if you need to talk. An email (address on my profile page) will get you my phone number. And anyway, I think we may be neighbours.
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Like so many other people who have replied I was taken to hospital and had my stomach pumped and on another occasion someone swam out to sea and dragged me ashore. I am now very grateful to those people, without them I would never know the life I have now.
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Realizing that I'd leave behind people who truly care about me, they would grieve and have to deal with the aftermath of me killing myself. Especially my roommate, who has schizophrenia. I think I'm the only person who he feels truly comfortable around. And I could never abandon my feline friend, Tika. They say older cats have difficulty adjusting to new caretakers. Also my love of tech stuff and aviation, I want to live to see what's coming next. And I have not achieved my dream of flying on a 747-400 or 777 yet!! Please, get help if you're thinking about suicide.
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If I could end it right now I would. The only thing that is stopping me is that I know I would probably somehow survive. If I had fail proof method I'd do it right now!
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I know everyone thinks I'm being an ass here, but video games stopped me. It's stupid, but what can I say? It worked. Not saying it might for you, I really don't know what would work for you, but as fake and superficial as it might sound from a random stranger online, please don't do it?
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I know this question is a bit old, but...~ I was running on raw hope, in the beginning, before I met my mate. I was barely alive, as it was, and, that was all I had. Just hoping against hope that I would, eventually, find someone who'd take me in as the mess I was. And, now...even though I'm not completely over it, I have him to fall back on. Him, and, my friends. My family. And, the people I've met on the internet that need me there to cheer them on and help out when their lives take a dive.
Mountain Momma 
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