This is first time I have ever posted on web about suicide, this is actually pretty cool. I will not go into all my problems, just to the point where as so many other times in my life, I question why am I living? I have lost really great jobs, decent marraige, etc. and now I feel alone. I also like many others here have seen countless therapists, doctors, been diagnosed with two different things by several doctors, bottom line – I am miserable, I hate where my life is, unfortunately I do not have the balls to commit suicide. I prayed even today several times, asking God why not just me, but so many others must suffer in life. I know suicide in a permanent solution to a temporary problem, my step-mom killed herself. I have tried 2 or 3 times in my life, finally realize I do want to die, but in reality I just want to escape the pain. My opinion only, if you have a mental-illness, no insurance, it is nearly impossible to attempt to get help. I finally realize now that I can no longer work due to my mental illness, but the way the system is setup, I will have to live in shelters or half-way houses for 2 years while I attempt to get disability, I worked 25 years and put alot into SS, again bottom line, I am miserable todaqy, I feel abandoned by my friends (none really), family, just about everyone. So, this is the pain I speak of, I cannot drink alcohol or take drugs, as I am in recovery (but I am talking about suicide??) – I know it is all crazy, I just want the pain to stop. Another week and half to attempt to get rent paid, if not then I will be on the streets, and that’s why I feel so trapped. Why, why do people have to suffer so much in life, I know others endure much more than me, but I am at a breaking point, If I had the balls, I would jump from a bridge, or jump into a river, but I cannot do it. Please give me ideas on how to cope?? thanks
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One day at a time ring the Samaritans and above all don’t give up on yourself…mental illness sucks I’m bipolar so believe me I know.hang in there and keep on keeping on!!
Hi, have you looked into getting psychiatric care from your local mental health department? Many cities in the US have free clinics for the mentally ill. Maybe you can talk to a social worker, who can tell you where you can get help, housing, and new job skills, for free.
Psychotherapy is prohibitively costly for most people. Not many people can afford to pay $200-$300 or more a week for psychotherapy. The government needs to allocate more funds for the mentally ill.
You mentioned that you paid into the social security system. Have you tried to apply for disability? I know it is very difficult to be approved for disability and that most people are denied benefits. If you have applied and were denied, you have to try to appeal your case. If you can afford a disability attorney, I would hire one who can help you get the money to which you are entitled.
Maybe one way for you to cope is to have a plan for getting disability, getting new job skills, free psychiatric help, and subsidized housing, such as section 8. A competent social worker could probably tell you where you can get the help that you need.
If you let me know in which state and city that you live, I can help you find help. I don’t know with certainty if I can find help for you, but I am willing to try.
Another way you can cope is to distract yourself from your pain. Would watching TV, films, or listening to music you distract you? Music can be very therapeutic.
Having to cope with your pain must be very difficult without drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol make life less intolerable.
Here are some links to mental health websites:
http://www.nmha.org/go/find_therapy
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/21/health/21patient.html
http://www.samhsa.gov/
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/farcry/go/searchMHA
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/faqs/homeless