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Posted by SilmarilOne on July 13, 2005, at 0:19:49
xxxmg ambien, xxxmg ativan....2 tequila shots. whaddaya think?
Posted by StressedandDepressed on July 13, 2005, at 11:14:39
In reply to death question, posted by SilmarilOne on July 13, 2005, at 0:19:49
Lights out... sleep well!
Posted by linkadge on July 13, 2005, at 17:15:58
In reply to Re: death question, posted by StressedandDepressed on July 13, 2005, at 11:14:39
No, no lights out. Dude, I've got to give you the "it gets better speech". I am not much good at that, but my friend, (who evidently is the niece of Richard Simmons) does a much better job.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2005, at 18:39:35
In reply to what the ?, posted by linkadge on July 13, 2005, at 17:15:58
Is this a suicidal post? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by april8 on July 13, 2005, at 21:40:45
In reply to Re: what the ?, posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2005, at 18:39:35
I am sorry if you are feeling suicidal. Most of us have been there. Please hang in there and go to the hospital to be safe if you need to.
I live in San Francisco and alot of people jump off of the Golden Gate bridge here, a thousand or so. A handful have survived, and every one of them reported regretting the decision to jump the very second their feet left the ground. Imagine that.
Posted by Deneb on July 13, 2005, at 21:53:21
In reply to death question, posted by SilmarilOne on July 13, 2005, at 0:19:49
> xxxmg ambien, xxxmg ativan....2 tequila shots. whaddaya think?
Please be careful here...we are not allowed to discuss ways of harming ourselves.
We are also not able to help you the way people IRL can help you. Perhaps you should talk to someone IRL about this question.
Deneb
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 13, 2005, at 22:49:10
In reply to death question, posted by SilmarilOne on July 13, 2005, at 0:19:49
> xxxmg ambien, xxxmg ativan....2 tequila shots. whaddaya think?
I think it’s not supportive to discuss specific ways of harming yourself.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on July 13, 2005, at 22:57:05
In reply to Re: please be civil » SilmarilOne, posted by Dr. Bob on July 13, 2005, at 22:49:10
Posted by linkadge on July 14, 2005, at 6:20:37
In reply to Thread contains triggers--caution (nm), posted by gardenergirl on July 13, 2005, at 22:57:05
Its ok to come here and say you're suicidal. Maybe somebody can help with that. But we can't help you with a suicide attempt.
Linkadge
Posted by april8 on July 14, 2005, at 11:32:13
In reply to Re: please be civil » SilmarilOne, posted by Dr. Bob on July 13, 2005, at 22:49:10
> > xxxmg ambien, xxxmg ativan....2 tequila shots. whaddaya think?
>
> I think it’s not supportive to discuss specific ways of harming yourself.
>
> If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
>
> Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
>
> Thanks,
>
> BobHi, how can I remove my post? I feel bad what I mentioned and only want to be helpful.
THanks!
Posted by paulbwell on July 14, 2005, at 18:25:18
In reply to Re: what the ?, posted by april8 on July 13, 2005, at 21:40:45
> I am sorry if you are feeling suicidal. Most of us have been there. Please hang in there and go to the hospital to be safe if you need to.
>
> I live in San Francisco and alot of people jump off of the Golden Gate bridge here, a thousand or so. A handful have survived, and every one of them reported regretting the decision to jump the very second their feet left the ground. Imagine that.Hi
No regrets,
Your post was a good one, and illistrates a central concept concerning suicide:
"Suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems"I would advise you to see a doctor, or have someone take you, do not stop seeking medical assistance, until you feel better.
Cheers
Posted by linkadge on July 14, 2005, at 18:39:15
In reply to Re: what the ?, posted by paulbwell on July 14, 2005, at 18:25:18
Not to be a jerk, but suicide is a temporary fix to a permanent problem.
Linkadge
Posted by Deneb on July 14, 2005, at 18:59:35
In reply to Re: what the ?, posted by linkadge on July 14, 2005, at 18:39:15
I think _____ is a permanent solution to a permanent problem.
(I'm afraid of getting blocked, hence the "___" )
Posted by linkadge on July 14, 2005, at 19:31:18
In reply to Re: what the ?, posted by Deneb on July 14, 2005, at 18:59:35
I think it is temporary, because its not something you have to live with for the rest of your life.
Linkadge
Posted by Deneb on July 14, 2005, at 21:25:25
In reply to Re: what the ?, posted by linkadge on July 14, 2005, at 19:31:18
We shouldn't kill ourselves because we don't know what is around the corner...nobody does.
I think life is about exploration and discovery. Maybe life has gotten boring and dreary. Maybe try a little escape and try new things. Perhaps one will find meaning in life that way.
Dr. Bob told me that ODs are a bad idea because they can cause injury or death. They also make you feel really really sick BTW. So...it is not a good idea.
Deneb
Posted by Deneb on July 14, 2005, at 21:27:55
In reply to Re: Why we shouldn't OD » linkadge, posted by Deneb on July 14, 2005, at 21:25:25
Posted by SLS on July 14, 2005, at 21:45:09
In reply to Re: Why we shouldn't OD » linkadge, posted by Deneb on July 14, 2005, at 21:25:25
> We shouldn't kill ourselves because we don't know what is around the corner...nobody does.
That's a pursuasive reason. It works for me.
- Scott
Posted by Declan on July 14, 2005, at 23:26:27
In reply to Re: Why we shouldn't OD, posted by SLS on July 14, 2005, at 21:45:09
Actually that's not the reason for me.
That reason is that I have lived a long time with myself and except for what one might call reasons of self preservation (avoidance of torture and terminal illness etc), I would prefer not to have my last moments associated with violence.
A couple of my good friends suicided and it is particularly painful. It's not something I wanna be part of. Anyway I'm 52, and when it's over it will feel like the last 20 or whatever years went by in the blink of an eye.
Our culturally determined expectations are too high IMO.
Declan
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