Is it normal to think about suicide?

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The last few months have been pretty rough. Im seeing a therapist and working things out but sometimes I just have a really bad day. My range of emotions go from extreme anger to extreme sadness. On the sad days thoughts of suicide usually find their way into my head. I don't ever intend to commit suicide or intentionally hurt myself but sometimes I wonder if it's worth living like this.

Just to make it clear, I will never actually commit suicide or hurt myself or anyone else. I'm just wondering if these thoughts are normal.

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Based on 27 votes (17 yes)
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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    I would say they were common in today's society, but not normal. A healthy, normal adult should not have huge mood swings or suicidal thoughts.
    It doesn't sound as if this therapist is doing a lot to help you. I'd look for another and see if that helps.
    Your only real hope for a regular life is to find the root of your problem, not let yourself be medicated into insensitivity.
    Good luck.

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