In Indonesia, where can a suicidal person find help?
Call HOTLINE 500–454. This hotline is provided by the Mental Health Directory of the Health Ministry. A trained counselor will answer the call. The caller can express their thoughts and feelings freely and the counselor will listen and help. If the caller’s trouble is beyond their ability to give advice/help, the counselor will give advice for the caller to seek help to the nearest Mental Hospital. Hope this helps.
Why am I feeling suicidal?
Im really sorry if this sounds depressing, but Im in a terrible need of some advice. Not sure whats wrong with me. I feel that there is not much to live for in life, it seems it if I don't belong here. All my relationships fell apart, and I'm not thrilled about seeking new ones either. I cant find my self trusting anyone even my own family, every visit or call leaves me sad and crying. Sadly, I'm starting to despise them all. It feels as if the ground had been taken from under my feet and I cant seem to climb out of this deep emotional hole. Worst part is, I feel as if there's laughter on the other side, mocking me of my failure. There isn't anything to hold on to. There is no one who would listen or understand, I don't want sympathy, I want my life back. Ive been struggling for ten years with this mess and I cant seem to break free. My soul feels trapped and NOTHING makes me happy. I feel that it was all my fault, I listened to everyone except my self. I never put my self first in my eyes. I really wish God would send me a hug or something because I cant accomplish much with nothing. Do you ever hear about those people who went through so much pain and suffering and then something beautiful happened ? You know, I don't think that's even meant for someone like me. Every time I start to feel hopeful, theres a voice in my head that tells me, I cant be happy.
What should I do if I’m severely (near suicidal) depressed but don’t seem to want to do anything about it?
You should be careful about not addressing the depression. I encourage you to actively seek to resolve feelings of depression, in any way possible, that works for you.When we refuse to acknowledge, address and resolve feelings of hopelessness, isolation, and depression, we establish an on-going paradigm that may lead to death — by our own hand or by disease or at the hands of another—and the trauma that aftermath we leave behind, in our loved ones. This creates a very dark legacy in those in our lives, as we open ourselves to risking our souls. Perhaps, if you believe in such things, we open ourselves up to dark circumstances and forces that use and destroy our spirits. Maybe it’s more direct than that, too. When we choose to forfeit our well-being, the consequences are very real.Consider the possibilities beyond your own feelings: Perhaps we stop contemplating the ‘right and wrong’ regarding our choices, which opens the door to negative events and situations and people. Maybe our boundaries are encroached disrespectfully and injurously, because we no longer enforce them. Perhaps we react in rage instead of with understanding to people in our lives, causing undeserved pain in others. No doubt, your actions will be seen by someone, and you no longer can be a positive influence or example, being the cause or the catalyst of someone else’s negative actions.Your job in life is to tend to your well being. Despite popular memes, your purpose is not about simply feeling good or ‘being happy,’ or your fleeting desires, wants or compulsions. Staying in a place of malaise and helplessness prevents you from doing the one thing you’ve been charged with, in the gift of life that you’ve been offered. And, that choice has deep impact on your life and the well being of those who care about you. Your life is not meaningless. You are not worthless. You have a job to do, and though given a choice, giving up is the wrong answer for you and everyone in your life.Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks about you; about any minor waves you may create or any seemingly overwhelming component. Just get help until it helps you to realize who you are so you can do your job in this one, brief, precious life. You’re needed.
Please help me :'( depressed 16 yr old? Suicide :'(?
okay, this sounds like something I went through so I feel like I should reach out to you. I've been dating a guy for 2 years and he was my everything, until all of a sudden I didn't want to be with him anymore. I was depressed throughout the entire 2 years, and I have attempted suicide twice, and let me tell you how much I regret it. I can't even tell you, I regret it SO much. My life has changed ever since it. I feel like I'm crazy now, and my memories of what happened at the hopsital forever haunt me. I am now scared of what happens when I die will be much worse than here bcause of the things that i've seen that looked like actual hell. I have been disagnosed with depression and another thing too that I will not say that also causes depression. but all I can say is that you should try adn raech out to people. suicide is not the asnwer.
Bored to the Point of Near Suicide?
When I say bored I don't mean regular bored,I mean bored with life.I'm 15 now but been this way since like the 4th grade.I mean nothing catches my attention.When I was younger the teachers used to call my parents and told them to force me to speak.I didn't speak because I didn't have anything to say but because of the subjects didn't bring me any attention.I mean I could of easily been elementary school valedictorian if I actually put effort into my school work.Also kids used to bug me in my younger years because of my quietness,but not much anymore 6 years later. I mean life is so boring.We live and then 60 years later we die. I mean I very truly think living life in a african jungle or a rough neighborhood to be more exciting than everyday life.Sometimes I think about running away from home,but I always keep my cool and don't. I'm just so over of ordinary life.I often look into things that people would find weird.For example I enjoy the Paranormal.Things like Astral Projection,Lucid Dreaming,and Shadow People.Because I've had some unexplained things happen in my life.For example in mu Lucid Dreams I wish I could live there forever and never come back. Also some people think I'm anti-social.But in reality when you get to know me I'm a good person I guess.Like there was this girl who used to make fun of me in the 4th grade.But 3 years later I bumped into her in a store.And I started talking to her,she says I've changed since the 4th grade but in reality the dumbass never got to know me all those years ago,and if she did she would of realized I haven't changed. Should I just give up on all hope of life.I remember hearing the average person lives for around 75 years.I can't live like this for another 60 years.Everyday life just has no excite for me.And please take this seriously,I'm literally starting to give up all hope in my so called life. BTW I do have friends.A small group but of real friends then there just other kids in my class that I talk to sometimes,but most of my other friends went to another high school when we were leaving jr high.
Told my mom I was suicidal, she told me I wasn't?
I just told my mom that I was suicidal and (Note I have told her before and went to the hospital for it) she told me that I was mistaking suicidal with depressed. We had a big long discussion about it and near the end she told me that if I went to the hospital and they admited me into the suicide ward they would strap me down on a bed most of the time in a room without anything but a bed in it. After awhile they would let me out to go to group therapy. What my question is~ is what my mom true? What really goes on in a hospital suicide ward? and- why is my mom telling me I am mistaking something for something else when i know what is true?
I'm 13. I am depressed and suicidal. I hate myself for who I am as a person. I am in a happy relationship, a loving family and nowhere near poverty. Why might I be feeling these emotions? How can I help myself?
The very first thing you should do is communicate this to your loving family and understand that with the severity of your disease, you cannot hope to help yourself alone and without the support of your loved ones.You should also know that your question contradicts itself. If you are depressed and suicidal and you hate yourself as a person, it would be impossible for you to be in a “happy relationship” and surrounded by a loving family without someone in that group catching on to your emotional distress and confronting you about it.A loving family and a happy relationship could not survive such depression without one or more individuals within that loving group being more in tune to you and your emotional desperation. If your relationship is as happy as you say it is and your family is as loving as you have indicated, someone within that group would have caught on to your depression by now and would have reached out to help you work towards a solution.If no one within your loving family and support group has a clue as to the severe depression you say you are going through, then you have either hidden it quite well or you are not as close with the people in your support group as you think you are.Whatever you do, you should not delay in making everyone in your family aware of how you feel. If you are as close to your family as you claim to be, then communicating the depth of your depression to each of them should be very attainable and without too much difficulty.Once everyone knows that you’ve been suffering, you will be on the right track for getting well because they will all pull together in support of your emotional handicap and will do whatever it takes to get you on a road to recovery.Best of luck to you.
Sad, lonely, depressed and near suicidal 19 year old male?
I can certainly relate to your experiences - been through the depression and anxiety myself and it's not easy. Just know that you'll come out of it as a stronger, better more confident person. It may take some time but it's really a healing process like any other. Glad to hear you are going to see a therapist- that also helped me out a lot. I know you'll probably hate to hear this but my depression and anxiety were the absolute worst between the ages of 13 and 20. It's such a tough time in one's life and peers can be so judgmental and obnoxious - it's best to just ignore them and focus on healing yourself and learning to love yourself (I KNOW it sounds cheesy). I remember my dark days as well - it's so suffocating and horrible - many people just don't have any idea how bad depression can be. And I understand you might feel that you are "ugly" and inferior. In my case I was born with a rare facial deformity, so yea - life has NOT been easy and people often think I must be mentally retarted just because my face looks different. After I saw a psychologist, started medication and therapy - my life completely turned around!!! I used to be a mess - now I'm 31 with a masters degree, great job, engaged, confident and comfortable in my own skin. It's like night and day. Please keep hope alive and keep yourself alive - you'll get through this just like I and many other people have. Now looking back on my days of depression and anxiety - I'm so glad I hung on and much of my confidence and strength now is knowing that I was able to survive and thrive despite the tough challenges I had to face. So take care of yourself, and BTW you are great at expressing yourself in writing - have you tried journal writing or any other type of arts to get your emotions out?
I am very worried about my friend, he sounds suicidal. What can I do / say to help him? (his message to me is in the details)
For starters, if you truly feel like your friend is near suicide, you have 3 options, all depending on how near suicide he is. First, if you feel like he just needs someone to talk to, and that it's not particularly imminent, tell him you're there for him, go over to him, and offer to go for a walk (preferably during daylight) and talk with him. Be there for him. Show him you care and that he is a valuable person. Let him know that there isnt anything he needs to hide from you because you're his friend and you value that. Be sure to say that if anything were to happen to him, it would deeply pain you, and likely devastate his mother, brother and grandfather. What would happen to them if he were to die? How would their lives be affected? Would they be in the same boat as he is right now? Maybe they might not even take the chance to reach out to someone, like he has.Next, if you feel like either that is something you can't do, or have tried that and things have become worse, or that it is more grave than that, call the suicide prevention hotline.1 (800) 273-8255 (US only, if you live in another country you'll have to Google it). They can offer professional help to both you the friend, and if he's willing, himself.Last, if things are really grave, call the police. They will investigate and if they feel he is a threat to himself or others, they will either take him to a hospital for suicide watch, and professional help, or imprison him (if he's a threat to others).Weigh your options heavily, if you call the cops on him and he's nowhere near suicidal yet, you may not get the opportunity to save him when he does. If he is about to pull the trigger, and you offer to come over and chat, you may be too late by the time you get there. You know your friend better than anyone here, so you have to be the judge as to what stage he's at. Good luck, I hope it all works out, and you find the strength to help your friend.