Suicide

First, let me say that I am in no way a professional, nor do I proclaim to be. I just want to try to help people the best that I can. Suicide is a very emotional thing. I know because I have come close to killing myself before. I have had a close friend take their own life. It is not a game. It is not something that you brush off when someone makes a threat. I know people who have threatened to kill themselves for years and still haven't taken action. That doesn't mean anything. They are hurting. They are lacking in their lives. I feel like they are walking time bombs waiting to explode. One day, if they do not get the help that they need, they will explode. That is not fair to their loved ones, but they are reaching out for help that they aren't getting. While this is a sad situation, I understand both sides. I can understand not wanting to live anymore. I know what that feels like and it's not a good feeling. I sat on the edge of the lake deciding if it was really worth it or not. The only thing that stopped me was the fact that I have two very young nieces that I don't want to grow up and me not be here. The point is...if you or someone you know feels this way PLEASE talk to someone. I know...I said I understand...and I do. But nothing, and I mean nothing, is so bad that it is worth your life. The help is out there, I promise. I'm not saying it's an easy thing to go through, cause it's not. However, if I can do it, anybody can do it. Believe it or not, there are people who care and want to help. I thought I was completely alone only to find that there were many others who were in the exact same place I was. So, I can not stress enough that you need to contact a local crisis line, hotline, or even your local emergency room can guide you in the right direction. Just don't stay by yourself. If you are alone, call 911. Tell them how you feel, I'm sure they'll dispatch someone your way. Call a friend, anyone....cause alot of times the feelings you feel when you get suicidal are so temporary...while suicide is not. If it's someone you know...please try to find out what's going on with them. If they have something in their life that's depressed them or upset them to the point of suicide then they deserve the attention of someone who cares. You can contact a hotline or crisis line just the same and ask for suggestions on what to do. Every situation can be different, so unfortunately, there is no magic answer. But we can do all in our power to help.