Is it normal to still have these thoughts?

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I was anorexic about half a year ago. I was going through a really tough time and I was in a lot of depression. I expressed my sadness through self-harm (cutting) and was suicidal. I don't even want to think about that time in my life but unfortunately it crosses my mind too often. I have a constant urge to cut and starve again and I'm struggling with that desire every day. I don't know how nuch longer I can fight ... I don't have anyone to talk to about these suicidal thoughts ! Is it normal to feel like that ? And is it normal that I want to talk about my feelings but I don't have anyone ?

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Based on 49 votes (31 yes)
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  • Dad
    11 years ago

    Thanks for reaching out.

    By the way, try suicide hotline (no idea of the number where you are, just Google it) they have a better way of handling this.

    If your question is just related to this forum. Then yes I feel people think of suicide at least once in their life. But 99.9999999999999% of people don't do it. Lucky too, because 6months later they are grateful they didn't.

    Personally if I knew I was going to die (even through my own hands) then I'd like to see the beach, maybe the country side a bit, hmmm actually wouldn't mind seeing all those 7 wonders of the world, oh scooba diving would be fun.

    Anyway, once you have done all the things you can think of and had the time of your life (I note this may take years) then re-decide what you want to do with your life.

    Oh and have kids too and watch them grow. Seriously don't miss out on that.

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  • gracie_loves_ya
    11 years ago

    Once you start, it's hard to stop. I'm glad your Doing everything you can to stop though ;D that's really good :D

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    Sadly, it is normal. What you have to remember is that the self harm and anorexia did absolutely nothing positive for your life, and in the end it made you feel worse instead of better. Why go back to that? There are a number of places you can reach out, as far as therapy, friends, family, hell even IIN! I'm sorry to hear about your situation, and I wish I knew you so I could help, but the only thing we can do from here is say keep your head up, life gets better I promise!

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  • the_misty_haze
    11 years ago

    Its normal. I constantly fight the urge to cut. Im not going to lie sometimes it gets the better of me. For people like us I think its probably a fairly steady battle. A good therapist can help a bit also. Notice I said a good one. Just because they have the license doesn't make them good and just because they are good doesn't make them a good match for you. As for suicide I can relate to that. I tried it once. Put a gun to my head and pulled the trigger. Blessedly the bullet jammed or whatever cause it didn't go off. Made me think twice. And in retrospect I am damn happy for my second chance. But yeah your normally for someone with depression. I suggest you try therapy. I personally find it helpful

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  • ygrowup
    11 years ago

    It's normal, for someone like you that has already been threw so much, but seek help soon, for these troubles can pass

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