Is it normal to have suicidal thoughts

For the past 5 years or so I've been wanting to die. ( note I'm terrified of dying). I don't know what triggered it. Is it normal

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Based on 46 votes (22 yes)
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Comments ( 10 )
  • thegypsysailor

    There is nothing to fear about death. It is only the dying that may hurts. After death there is nothing, absolutely nothing!
    But why not hang around a bit longer, if things are that bad, then you can only look forward to an improvement, right? A chance meeting, a fresh outlook, or any number of things can change a life in a heartbeat.

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    • kinton42

      Wow I never looked at it that way before. You gave me something to think about.

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  • icanteven

    i dont think youre suicidal, youre wanting to escape something, maybe a problem or feeling like depression?
    you should get a psychiatrist or see your gp and tell them about it. i know it may be hard but you need to try.

    people who are serious about suicide and actually want to end their life are not scared of dying by the slightest, they end up not caring about anything, especially not themselves.

    have you thought about trying to start a new, get a fresh mind.
    tomorrow is a new day, try do something interesting, set up and travel around for a year with some friends maybe, i think youd enjoy it, meeting new people, learning new cultures and experience new things, youll pick up some wisdom on the way and will give you something to look back on in the future and smile. and its a great conversation starter, job interviewers like it aswell.

    you just need to note what the main problems are for your low emotions. youre not suicidal, youre just having suicidal thought because of the way youre feeling.

    i hope this helped a bit and if you want message me:)

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  • wistfulmaiden

    You probably should be getting help or meds.

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    • whatdupz

      Well aren't you just the most worst advice giver ever? This person does not needs meds or help right away. I'm pretty sure if OP has been feeling like this for 5 years, he/she knows what he/she needs. Just saying "get help or meds" is literally the worst thing ever. Starting meds could make you change your whole personality and everything.

      OP, it's totally normal for wanting to die but being afraid of it. Just don't die, okay? If you ever wanna talk, i'm here for ya.

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      • kinton42

        First What's OP? Second thank you, I've already tried meds and had 2 therapists all that did was make me hate them. And now I refuse to go to the hospital for help, well the one in town anyway.

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      • wistfulmaiden

        I'm much happier on meds.

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        • whatdupz

          Great for you. Though you can't just read a story and reply with "get meds". This is not helping. Meaning it works for you doesn't mean it works for everybody and you don't want OP to feel even less alive because you told him to take meds. Please don't tell people to take meds if you don't know them.

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          • wistfulmaiden

            Sorry, you're probably right.

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  • LittleGirlCutThroatSodomized

    Totally normal.

    Wanting to die and not dying ars two different things .

    We have the attempters and doers two separate things, which one are you ?

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