Is it normal to want to give my life to save someone else?

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So I have always wanted to be in a situation where someone is going to die and I can save their life by giving up mine. Like jumping in front of someone when a car is coming, or taking a bullet for someone. This may sound really weird, but I think I'm pretty worthless, and that any other life must be better than mine. I would rather be known as the brave girl who gave her life for someone else then the cowardly girl who committed suicide. I guess I just want an excuse to give up my life without doing it myself. I also just want to do something good with my life, and be recognized for it. It all seems so crazy to me, does anyone think this is normal?

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Based on 65 votes (43 yes)
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  • randomjelly
    12 years ago

    Learn CPR, work in law, be a paramedic....that way you could actually enjoy saving a life.

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  • ed10198902
    12 years ago

    dont know if its normal, but i feel the same way- its also about not wanting to upset my folks or make any of my friends and family feel responsible. its not that easy to really make an impact on the world, and the meantime it can be a very painful place, especially if you hate who you are. for what its worth, you are definitely not alone

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  • GuessWho
    12 years ago

    I wouldn't want to do it, but would be willing depending on who the other person is.

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  • bix
    12 years ago

    In a few ways I've thought similarly, especially when I was depressed about my life, I didn't want to take my own life but for my death to mean something for someone else, even though I wouldn't be around for the glory.

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  • Energy
    12 years ago

    You sound like a very brave girl! Also, you're not worthless. Maybe find a job like FBI, or Doctor? Whatever's best for you!

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  • ygrowup
    12 years ago

    You can save so many others, by saving yourself! Time is motionless, people pass through it!

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  • Inspector019
    12 years ago

    Plenty of ways you can make a positive difference in the world that don't involve diving in front of a moving car. Use your creativity to figure something out. ;)

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    !? I do the same! I too think that way as well I never want to suicide because people might think I'm a coward, I gave up and I dont want to be that person people pity and look down upon so I have these thoughts where I give up my life by saving someone as well. I think its normal. I think I have such thoughts because I want to be looked upon as a good peerson who did something maybe the only thing good in my life and that make me happy.

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