Is it normal to think about suicide?

Answer 1

== == It depends what "think about" means. Are you thinking about doing it, or are you thinking about the topic of suicide for a school report? ... or what?

My guess is, if you are asking the question, you might have your question better answered by a professional counselor. Of you don't know one to speak to, then any medical clinic can advise you and direct you to speak to the right person.

If it's critical, any hospital emergency room would help too.

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Generally no, it isn't normal to think about suicide. But if you are thinking about commiting suicide, don't do it. Think of all the good times in your life. Next think about how your parents would feel. And then consider your friends and family members. Wouldn't you like to watch your little sister grow up and say she wants to be like you. If you think about suicide, think about the good things in life and forget about suicide. == == == == yes it is perfectly normal

everyone wonders what it would be like if they didnt exist at some point in their life

what it will be like to die and not exist

especially when you are going through really hard and upsetting times and or have depression

if you feel like this or someone you know feels like this

talking to someone helps a lot

getting all your issues, worries problems and thoughts out

having someone elses opinion on them and on life and on what you can do

when your serotonin drops,

which is what happens when people get depressed,

suicidal thoughts are common

depression can be treated with medication, its easy to treat when you find the medicine that works for you,

this is a physical problem too and NOT simply just a mental or emotional problem,

the persons serotonin has been reduced and it needs medication to help them feel better by increasing the serotonin back in the brain.

so dont assume that you can somehow coax them into feeling better or doing anything, this is not something you can do and its not something they can control or 'fix'

if there are problems in your life that you cant deal with at the moment again talking to someone, ask for their help, having other peoples perspective and knowledge will always benefit you

times get tough in life, its not going to be easy when you have serious problems going on, but we all go through them

ive had my fair share, including depression and suicidal thoughts which tend to make every problem you have feel one hundred times worse

sometimes these the problems you are going through wont get better and you have to just go through them, its tough, but you can do it, we all do, we all have to

the most important thing to do is to get some help, ask for help, tell someone how you feel and tell someone else if they cant help

you need help with this, it wont get better on its own and you wont feel better by yourself

Additional Response Yes. It is normal to think of suicide, but as mentioned above, when thoughts become obsessive, seek help. When one is depressed and suicidal, thoughts may not be accurate or realistic about those around them. Love could be pouring over the person like thick syrup, but if one is thinking of suicide, he/she may not see himself/herself as lovable and may view himself/herself only as a burden and disappointment to those they love and who love him/her (when the opposite is actually the reality). Seek help immediately. Individuals such as those mentioned here should not be blamed or deemed "selfish" because their perceptions are distorted. Imagine the pain and suffering of someone who genuinely feels they only bring pain, suffering, and disappointment to the world and those they love. Unfortunately, they are unaware that the opposite may actually be more of a reality. Many of these individuals are loved infinitely and beyond description and are missed more than words can describe. Please remember; however, that if someone takes their own life while you live with it, you most definitely did all you could do. It is a different frame of mind, thinking. No matter what your efforts, you most likely could not prove your love; you probably could not save them. Do not blame yourself. If you are depressed and thinking of suicide, please take heed to these words, your life is valuable whether you believe it or not, and most certainly you are loved and needed more than you realize!

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