Suicide Help

Edited: 4/9/2013 12:00 PM by

It Would Be So Much Easier I am the person that everyone thinks there's nothing wrong with but everyday I am unhappy and miserable. The life I am living isn't mine well that is how it feels. I try to express myself and people tell me that I am dumb and stupid for thinking that way. I think about dying and how much easier it would be for me. I just don't want to live anymore ​

Edited: 4/9/2013 12:00 PM by

We so glad that you reached out today, and we are sorry that you are feeling unhappy and miserable.  You also have also indicated that you have been having thoughts of wanting to end your life.  Please promise yourself that you will reach out if you feel that you are going to hurt yourself.  Talk to your parents, friends, other family members, or call 911 if you feel that you cannot keep yourself safe.    It is also important to identify coping strategies that you can use as an alternative to hurting yourself.  Some people enjoy journaling, listening to music, exercising, talking to friends, or doing artwork.  Try to identify what things you can do in order to help you stay safe.  I have also attached a link to 99 coping skills that you may find helpful http://www.bing.com/search?q=99+coping+skills&src=IE-SearchBox&Form=IE8SRC.    Talk to your medical doctor and let him/her know what is going on with you.  The doctor will be able to rule out any medical reasons for the emotions you are experiencing and will give you the proper diagnosis of your condition.   Based in the brief information you indicated in your email, you may have depression.  Just as medication is often described with some medical conditions, medication is sometimes indicated to help with depression.   In addition, therapy can also be very effective in helping you identify why you are unhappy and miserable.  The therapist can also help you identify coping skills to help you when you are feeling as if you want to hurt yourself.    You state that you are a college student.  Many colleges and universities offer free counseling to students.  Also, the Boys Town National Hotline has referral information for therapists.  You can also call your local United Way Information and Referral @911 to get a referral.    Do not feel dumb or stupid for your feelings; you have done a very brave thing by reaching out for help.  Please get the help that you need and deserve.  Boys Town National Hotline has crisis counselors available, 24/7 at 1-800-448-3000.  Please let us know how you are doing.  You are not alone.    Take care, Nancy, crisis counselor