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You're afraid that after you take a bunch of pills you won't be able to get to the phone to call the cops to come get you? That's gotta tell you something, ya know? It tells me that you don't want to die. That's good. So, if you don't want to die, well, why are you doing it? Why even consider it? If...

Yes, I most certainly do have those times where I thought, "what was I thinking?" Yea, that happened as a kid. It's also happened much more recently. But I've dealt with it... even forgiven myself if need be. I believe EVERYONE has had times where they'd asked themselves that question. We ...

Hi CitM, from what very little I've read on it, it's not a diagnoses, per se. Though, I'd imagine it could become a generalized anxiety. I once had a general anxiety about dying - especially when I was a child. The older I get, the more used to the idea of dying I get. I'm coming to terms with it. I...

blessings to you, Star.

Excellent book, 100foot. I second the recommendation. Mind if I just think out loud for a few lines? I find it interesting that many people believe they are owed a sense of meaning in their lives -- and that they look for that meaning external to themselves. There is no universal "meaning of li...

This is such a hard place to be - where you are. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I've seen this sort of thing happen before (to people I love). I feel I should share a couple uncomfortable thoughts with you. I don't say it out of spite to you, but rather out of empathy for your whole situatio...

Is it a viable option to get off social media for a few months? This would be my first recommendation.

Best of luck.

I think I can get specific about what happened in my marriage without it triggering me. I learned a lot about myself during the time. At the time, our youngest was probably 3 years old (he's 20 now). I was working full time, and my wife was working very part time and mostly taking g care of the the ...

Good thread. And I'm gonna throw-in. :) Will say this - by nature, I'm a very spiritual person. Not religious, really. So a lot of what is good to me (or happy, beautiful...) is lensed through that "core" filter. - I LOVE being at the ocean. There is something utterly magical about that la...

Specter There've been times when I felt unloved and unlovable. It took me years to find out why I tended towards that awful feeling. Maybe this will mean something to you: In trying to treat others the way I wanted to be treated (The Golden Rule in the Christian tradition... but also found in all ot...

Hello Jude, I have been where you are. The difference is that I did act on the feelings of attraction. It was the worst decision I made in my entire life. Yes, it feels wonderful to have a woman (I am hetero) notice you, take interest, and express feelings for YOU. Makes you feel wonderful... at the...

Greetings Hamza, Welcome here. You mention that you can do this yourself but need some direction... but also don't want to see a doctor. My friend, a mental health professional will help you with the direction you seek. Unless you are a threat to yourself or others, a mental health care professional...

Hi Jaxwoot, 51 year old dude here. I am being treated for both depression and OCD - which manifests often/mostly as anxiety over ruminating thoughts. It's taken me a long while to figure out how circumstances and events feed my anxiety and most importantly recognizing that. Its an ongoing practice: ...

Shantyboat, I get it - the whole working on it idea. 51 here. I hope it eases for you. have you ever looked at depression in light of the Four Noble Truths? Just a thought. I've done that and it was helpful. To a point. Depression and the thoughts that arise with it are quite non-rational sometimes....

Part of my spirituality flows along the concept-lines of "non-duality." Which is to say, at some level, everything exists as One; without division. I believe that humans can access that - at times with more success than others. At that level compassion and love is the atmosphere We breathe...