I joined SuicideProject.org last night and thought I’d introduce myself:
I have battled severe depression (and later suicidal feelings) since I was a teenager. I kept everything to myself until a few years ago when I revealed to everybody in my life what I had been going through. I won‘t say things have been perfect since then, but they have improved – I guess you could say I have been in “suicidal remission.”
Anyway, that’s the summarized version of my story. I plan to pop in here whenever I feel I have something constructive to add. I used to be quite good at helping people with their issues – I guess I’m curious to see if I’ve still got it.
Anyone is also welcome to email me at L4Y@cogeco.ca at any time if they wish for someone to talk to (I may not respond right away due to working nights and sleeping during the day, but I will read and reply). Regardless of how hopeless and bleak things may look, you never know – maybe we can work it out.
L4Y
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“Suicidal remission.” What a perfect way to describe it — I know just what you mean. I’m new to the site, too, and that one phrase made it 100% worthwhile.
Thank you – the term actually came to me as I was writing the post.
Interesting. Here to help people who have issues and to see if you’ve still got it.
L4Y, from what I’ve read of your comments thus far, I’d say you’ve still got it. Glad to hear that things have improved for you over the past few years. I hope that continues.
Thank you 🙂