Posted by Jost on October 27, 2006, at 19:11:32
In reply to Re: a lot of help this place is, posted by Dr. Bob on October 26, 2006, at 1:27:24
Hi, LJRen.
I happened to stop by this board, and saw your question. I had seen it on the Social board, where you did get some answers.
I can't answer your fundamental question, personally-- although from the outside, I could say why other people want you to stay here. You're a valuable to person to others, who know you-- possibly you aren't aware of how valuable, and why.
When you're depressed, it's hard to remember times when you weren't depressed or to think they count, often. The bad emotions often hijack one's memories, or guide you to the bad times, disappointments, losses-- so you can't weigh the good and bad-- at that moment.,
That can be true of good moments, too--luckily. You can really experience the meaning or pleasure of those moments in a full way-- and leave behind the bad parts.
So I guess one reason not to take any irrevocable action is that it may not really be an expression of who you are, and the full range of your life. Even if the future looks bleak, things that you can't predict, esp. in the grip of such pain-- may be so much more possible than you know.
That's not always enough-- ultimately, while I don't think suicide is morally wrong-- I do feel that life is worth living, even with many disappointments, obstacles and uncertainties. Sometimes I doubt that-- but that's what I've found so far.
Jost
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