Is it normal to have thought of suicide like this?

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Don't worry, I'm fine right now, but not great, not bad, just kind of in the middle. I have three things keeping me motivated in life:

My social media accounts
A book series I'm writing
And a close friend of mind

If you took all these things away from me, I'd feel pointless, and probably wouldn't feel I should continue living. The thing is, this sounds depressing, but it's more of an indifference. I don't think I'd ever go through with suicide, but if I didn't have these skills i would've thought I didn't have any real purpose and didn't need to continue. It's like if you were once good at a job, but then you lost all your skill and decided to quit because you didn't feel useful, and were just ok with that. But luckily I feel devoted to these things and i know many people would be upset at my death.

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Based on 7 votes (4 yes)
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  • PianoCatRulez
    6 years ago

    I feel like I'm reading my own dialogue here. My motivation to get going in life just isn't there. My reason for living seems to be to do good with my family and those around me. Doing little things, making other people worlds a better place makes your own world a better place.

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  • barstool
    6 years ago

    I know the feeling. When you're not even hugely depressed or anything, just kind of apathetic if you didn't have those things to keep you going.
    Do you feel like that stuff is enough? Are there still other things missing in your life, do you think?

    But yeah... it's not good, but I think I know what you mean.

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  • VioletGalaxies
    6 years ago

    I'm happy that you have things that keep you motivated :)

    Why don't you start trying new things? try illustrating (Maybe for your series?)
    Cooking, and idk.. skateboarding? (you can be a sk8er boi lol)

    Maybe even try some thrilling things! Save up for bungee jumping or rock climbing.

    Now that i've communicated with you, I'd be sad if you left :(

    Please, continue to find new things that make you want to continue on. :)

    -Violet

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      :) thank you. You seem like you'd make a good friend!

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  • Ask-Trina
    6 years ago

    Explore and find out other things and ways to be Happy.. Life has alot to offer .. you just have to continue living and try to enjoy it❤ i think you'll be fine.. Your first step is talkn to someone😇

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