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- Hi everyone, I'm in my 50s, depressed and have been all of my life, unemployed, no money, hate my life, hate where I live, chronic illnesses.
Have wife and 3 small kids.
Why shouldn't I just unalive myself? Yes it's selfish but why can't I be selfish just once?
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Hi, welcome
I'm saddened by your post.
I wish I could list the many reasons to stay alive Qwerty.
So, I'm 69yo, at 40yo I separated from my 1st wife, 2 little kids. I wasnt aware I had mental health issues at the time (eventually... bipolar, anxiety, depression etc) but I'd been pushed too far by her for so many years. One week before I left I tried to end my life. My brother had suicided in 1978 and my uncle later on.
What came out of that was a new breath of fresh air, a new beginning. I was depressed for 8 weeks in a caravan park then on my daily walk I spotted a block of land. I secured it. My deposit was actually from my credit card. Anyway I built a kit home. I worked around the clock in security work and building the house. But then again I had a lot of ability as a tinkerer jack of all trades.
I decided when I moved into my home 12 months later that I'd never consider an attempt again. I would consider all options.
My advice is to talk to your GP and get a referral to see a psychologist. You can even get free visits. I've done that a few times and it has worked out well.
I think you know the answer to your last question. My daughters knew of my attempt so fast forward 21 years and about to walk my eldest down the aisle she said "thanks for making it here dad". I knew what she meant. Had I not made it there some other guy would have had to... not her father.
For these reasons please see your GP. Sort some issues out, little people are looking up to you.
We are here 24/7/365, just post and wait. If you need urgent help ring life line or the number at the bottom of the screen.
TonyWK
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Hello and welcome.
I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. That’s a lot to carry, and I can’t imagine how tough it must be for you right now. But please know—your pain doesn’t define you.
And it probably feels like there’s no way forward, but that’s depression talking. It lies, making it seem like nothing will ever get better. But things can change, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. And you don’t have to go through this alone.
I’m around your age, and while I might not fully understand what you're going through, I do know how heavy life can feel sometimes...
Have you ever been able to talk to someone—a friend, family member, therapist, or support group—about how you’re feeling? It won’t fix everything overnight, but you shouldn’t have to carry this all on your own. There are people who care and want to help, even if it’s hard to see that right now.
Just take one more step today. Listening ...
