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Posted 2 months ago As an artist in this group, I realize that we talk alot about depression, art, life and accomplishments. We all talk about our trials and our victories when faced with adversity. What I would like to ask about is kinda scary to me. The other day, I was walking with a friend and he told me that someone had committed suicide and jumped from a 12 story building; he showed me where it was. Im my thoughts I have questions: How dark of a place do you have to be in, to want to commit suicide? Have any of you been there before? If so, how did you pull yourself out? What was it all like? What did it all feel like? How do you feel now, looking back on it? Live, Laugh, Love |
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| Posted 2 months ago OK M DAVIS! You have opened up an old topic, but quite important. I closed it because a certain member was dominating the direction of the topic! NOT OK HERE! A TOPic I MIGHT ADD.....IS CRUTIAL, DIFFICULT, PAINFUL, and most of all is misunderstood! Please, read through this thread, and come back and continue this discussion here. www.artbistro.com/topics/5942-im-going-to-kill-myself/posts I will respond after your next post. I hope I will not be alone. Deborah If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. --Loretta Girzatlis |
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| Posted 2 months ago I see what you mean Kyra. Im sorry for bringing up the subject.......I havent been on here for such a long time, so obviously I missed alot. Although the topic was important and still is, my question had to do with being in such a dark place..........a place unfamiliar to even myself, not so much about committing the act of suicide. I have recently found myself in a dark place that Im not used to.........and to be honest, it scared the living crap out of me. I dont like being down a dead end street and although I know I have to make a u-turn, for some unknown reason..........I couldnt. It had almost felt like someone or something was pulling me in deeper: that was not my idea of fun at all. Live, Laugh, Love |
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| Posted 2 months ago Thank you for coming back to this group. I wanted to respond so many ways. I POSTED IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTEAD. I would like to tell a story of a good friend that one would think had the world by the tale! She was MODEL gorgeous, funny, had a sweet great laugh and sense of humor. I knew of her peronal problems, but I weighted them as most of us have had such problems....the kind you talk to good friends about. I was a bit older than her, and when I started my family, I lost touch with some of these friends. About 2 years later I hear on the news and then my friends, of the most dramatic instance of suicide. In downtown Chicago, There is a very popular building called the Water Tower. As far as you can see up are levels of stores, with glass elevators and a magnifcent waterfall entry way.....ALL OPEN to see from any floor. She flung herself over and you can imagine the rest. I along with EVERONE that heard the news was HORRIFIED. AFTER I FOUND OUT THIS WAS NOT A DRUG INDUCED ACT.......I NEVER JUDGED THE REASONS oF WHY, WHEN, WHERE OR HOW THIS STAGE OF DARKNESS OCCURS! This is another reason I started this group. Who knows if she had a friend to talk to her that day. Took her to seek help?????? This makes my hair stand on my neck to this day. PLEASE MAKE TIME TO LISTEN AND LEND A HAND IF YOU ARE IN THE POSITION TO DO SO. If you read my totem pole topic, I did not mention I was in the hospital due to a suicide attempt. During this time, I would try and explain it hurt to breathe. If not for dear friends who knew I was in that dark place.....had the concern enough to call the police to break down my door.....and you can imagine the rest. That was 13 years ago. I can hardly believe I am talking about me. There are countless friends that have held my hand along the journey back into the light. Now I have a new set of Phsical Challenges.
If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. --Loretta Girzatlis |
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| Posted 2 months ago Wow, I read the last thread and this and I guess the best answer is no one knows. I am best to say no comment. |
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| Posted 2 months ago one never knows whether or how to "help." many of us have had different experiences, and while i commiserate with those who have suffered anguish as a result of the suicide of a loved one, i don't know how we can presume to judge either the act, or the actions others took (or did not take) in connection with such an occurrence. i certainly reserve the right to end my own life, and should i do so, i assure you, i will have taken into account the impact of the event on those i love and care about. to quote one of my favorite philosophers, "it's my life . . . so let me live it [or end it] the way i want to." i hope i will not insult or offend anyone when i share a message i recently received from a friend: "i was feeling really down last night. in fact, i was thinking about ending it all. called the suicide hotline and got some service in Pakistan. told the guy i was thinking about killing myself. his reply - 'can you drive?'" even regarding such weighty, serious matters, levity is not always inappropriate. reason and the acceptance of reality are certainly important. but it seems to me that respect for the most personal of choices is the sine quo non of any meaningful relationship. |
