#suicideprevention

[hsfoolforlou]

sometimes i imagine that when i go to sleep depressed, you wake up the next day hoping i'll feel better and im just dead

[hsfoolforlou]

feeling this hopeless just burns my soul

just woke up a few days ago and i don't care about nothing anymore

but somehow this feeling is killing me alive

I just want everything to end

[asiquieromorir]

[4lterboy]

sorry f, you sweet little boy, I am so sorry, you deserve to live. we deserve to live, and I'm never going to hurt you again, promise. so let's keep going because tomorrow, the sun will rise in the east.

[somethingsnotquiterightlol]

Dr Robby from The Pitt - Suicidal Ideation in Media **SPOILERS AHEAD**

Okay, I'm adding my voice to this as someone who has been suicidal and has known many who have gone down that path, specifically as it relates to The Pitt's depiction of Dr. Robby as he begins to leave on his sabbatical, and how other people respond to his mannerisms.

It seems pretty obvious to me that Robby is suicidal. However, I see a lot of people focusing on his concentration on fixing everything before he leaves, wanting to make sure everything is ready for his departure, with some people saying he might have a chronic or terminal illness or something may be happening out of his control. Although it may seem to many like he is trying to delay his departure, it is actually extremely common for actively suicidal people to try to 'tie up loose ends'. This comes from a desire of many (including myself) of wanting to make sure they go out on a good note, sort of as a way of protecting those they love by leaving them with closure and good memories.

I've also seen some say that the show's handling of the response of the people around him, especially the younger residents and interns he has mentored since Season 1, but I think these are also very well-done. Many people, especially in a stressful situation like work or school, would easily dismiss his behavior as his usual self-sacrificial behavior or an extension of the dark humor that seems to be a regular occurrence in the Pitt.

It's dealt with directly in Robby's scene with Duke, briefly, as it relates to PTSD and traumatic events. I can't really weigh in on this piece of it, as I don't know anyone who has experienced this specific root of ideation. However, the way Duke handles the conversation is very good. He allows the conversation to be led by Robby, and is able to keep from bringing his own history too much into it and gets Robby to admit to his ideation. But they are interrupted by his work, and when his bike is fixed, Addams tries again. And again, Robby seems undeterred by his and Dana's worry about his health. He has clearly made up his mind, and at this point all he is doing is closing his open projects and preparing the hospital and those he cares about for his departure.

This is not perfect and I will likely add to it in the coming days as I finish the show (currently most of the way through S2E15). Please share your thoughts/start respectful discussion. The best way to prevent suicide is awareness.

[r4venmaster]

trying not to commit #1

first of all i need to smoke so bad. today was not a good day. ive started feeling bad again lately im having urges but im trying to ignore it all. today was especially bad but luckily i wasnt alone at home so i couldnt get too lost in my thoughts. i have to go to a concert tomorrow night, i bought a ticket months ago and im going with my friend. i really dont want to go but i dont want to disappoint my friend. also i know i'll regret it in the future if i dont go so i'll force myself and get through it. i went out with my mom today. i treated her kinda bad because i was feeling drained from all the thoughts in my brain so i got mad at her a few times. but i think she understood im not doing well so she won't think much of it. i hate myself for treating her bad when i cant handle living. the only reason im trying to get better is her. i dont want her to cry for me after im gone. she doesnt deserve to have a dead daughter.

i had a friend who i often talked to when things got bad but i guess he doesnt want to listen anymore. i dont blame him i understand its not something everyone can always be comfortable with. it just made me feel a little bit worse but still i understand that its not his fault.

i hope tomorrow i will feel better

i know no one will see this so i feel comfortable. if anyone accidentally does sorry you had to read this shit lol. and sorry for my bad english. i just want to get better and i hope this will help me.

[inchingacrossthegreatdivide]

Recovery...

Recovery is a silent battle. It's a constant battle. it's saying yes to the right things and saying no a lot.

Recovery is a choice. It's a choice you don't always know why you are choosing. It's a choice you make for the hope of it all, with no promises.

Recovery is a mountain. You know you are getting closer to something better with each step, but it's hard to see and easy to doubt. You just have to keep hiking because it's better than the rubble you left behind, even when it doesn't always feel like it.

Recovery is hard and messy and imperfect and beautiful.

I recover for the beautiful AND the hard and messy and imperfect.

I am choosing recovery today and I hope you do to, because ask yourself, what's the alternitive?

[ashmeertheimp]

VERY IMPORTANT

Hey guys so I just crossed a video on YouTube and it had very strong hints of suicide, and the person may go through with it today.

This is the link to the video

Please support them by commenting positive messages showing them that they are loved and cared for, even if we don't know them we should care for this person that has a life, a life she is trying to end to quickly.

At the very least pray for them and their survival