Living with suicidal feelings

I have a brother who is a manic depressive and at times he has seriously considered taking his own life.His depression came to a head nearly 4 years ago.His 30 year marriage was a bit hit and miss and it all came to a head and he came to live at my house for a while and had a breakdown.He has since received counselling and is a little better but still has really bad days where he doesn't want to speak to anyone and stays in bed for days.

This is a really good article and I would imagine that an awful lot of people suffer in silence with mental illness.Thanks for sharing your story,Lisa xx

I have a sister who is a psychologist, but also has depression.  My mum also has severe depression and is still currently on the mend, I am her carer.  Thank you so much for sharing you story and know that you are not alone.

Being able to write out your feelings is also a help.  I have a son with bipolar disorder.  His psychiatrist suggested that he keep a journal to write his feelings in and when he is on the downward spiral, to read about the up times that he has.  It sounds to me like you have a very good support group.  Keep up the good work and you are in my prayers as well.

Thanks for sharing your story! Have been there and that in its self is a long story...... Just remember that there are always people around you that can help and we are all there for you. Take one step at a time and i will be thinking of you!

Hugs and Kisses tee

Hi Liz,

GOOD on your for sharing your story with everyone . ..  You and I have been friends for ages and we both share the highs and lows, I am so very very proud of you . ..

Cheers Kellz

Liz,

I'm so sorry you have to go through this!  Just know that you are cared about and so many people are here for you on Minti.  Please remember that you are a blessing in the lives of so many others who are finding courage, comfort and strength through your struggles and triumphs.  By writing articles like this you are helping many other people who are too scared to talk about their own problems.  Thank you for being such a bright light to others even during your own personal darkness.  You are in my prayers!  Get well soon!!

Luv,

Lisa

Mental ilness of any kind is often ignored and not understood, thanks for sharing your story and making more people aware of the anguish you go through. I am so pleased you have a good support nework around you with hubby and friends, please take advantage of it, I am sure they would want you too. Minti is also a great support network!

Lorna x

I've had thoughts like that pass through my mind several times a day for about 20 years now. I've learned how to ignore them for the most part and distract myself. But when I get really down, you are right, it is very hard to talk to people. Especially when you have the concern that they might just take your honesty as just an attention-seeking method. What some people don't get is that is exactly what you need - positive attention!

I've found that minti is a great place to get online and talk about it, because here I feel safe and I know that I'm not the only one that gets like this. When other people say, "I know, I get like that too, it's all okay, you can talk to me about it." it is a huge relief to find those people and to communicate those thoughts.

One particularly bad night I had a round of members jumping online to talk to me, and I swear it was like they were working in shifts, as if one had to get off the computer so they contacted another to get online to take their place! I don't think that was the case, if it was it was very well executed, but regardless, it got me through that bad night and I'm still here, and I'm grateful to them all for that.

Liz this is great that you shared all this with us and please know that you not dragging us as your friends down with you, and we are here to support you..

xx cazza

hello dear liz

great adice and i dont know what you are going through but i am thinking of you heaps

belxxx

Hi,

I am not going pretend i know what you are going through but let me just tell you there are heaps of people here that can help you. I don't know you but i am hoping i can get to know you and help in some way by just lending you an ear.

Sending you big hugs through the keyboard

Juzzy xoxox