Is suicide the only solution to depression

I have been thinking about suicide lately. Mostly about how it will affect others other than the person committing it. Not sure if its the best choice, but it could be.

My family on my fathers side has a history of Bipolar disorder, I as well have Bipolar disorder. Recently I attended a funeral for a relative who has just committed suicide. So it got me thinking "Is this the only way out?" She was looking into a cure for her depression, but she decided that death was the only cure. I am thinking that too.

Of course it's not the only solution, even for a coward. Asking this question is nothing more than a means for you to draw attention to yourself as obviously we're going to say there are other solutions. But fine, if you want to die so badly go sacrifice yourself doing something worthwhile such as enlisting or selling off your possessions and then killing yourself.

I used to be a depressed guy like you...then I took some anti depressant medication.

I would try to find a way to better myself, take whatever is making you depressed as a learning experience.

No, but it is a sure-fire way to lose any and all respect anyone may have had for you.

I used to be a depressed guy like you, but then I got a sense of humour.







No- really.

Learn to laugh at misfortune. It's often the only way to move on in life- to recognise the absurdity of adversity, and just- laugh it off.

I use to be depressed during my "Emo" phase. But as my mom told me a long time ago.
"Be happy with what you have, children in Africa would kill to have your life"
Those words motivate me no matter the situation.
But on an added note. Suicide is just a pussy way of dying. I had thoughts of suicide here and there but I learned if I died it would just be a waste.
My mom gave birth to me I lived this long just to throw it all away? Fuck that!!! I'm going to live and see what life throws at me. Sometimes its badass other times it sucks. But as a wise man once said
"LETS GO!!!!"

i agree with this. i have a very dark sense of humor. it keeps me sane.

also:

Ha. funny picture


No but seriously, are you that much of an asshole to think death is the only way out? Let me give you the usual list of reasons why it makes you an asshole to even think of it:
a) You'd be taking the easy way out - being a pussy
b) Your family would feel like they are to blame - making you a fucking asshole
c) Your parents would get horribly depressed and sad 'n' shit... and if your dad has a history of bi-polar disease, it'd probably make him consider it in his low times.
d) it's selfish.

How can you fix it?
a) medication
b) get a sense of humour
c) play more games
d) do things you love (if you don't like games)
e) get a fucking hobby that doesn't include thinking of death.

I was depressed once, then I grew the fuck up and got on with my life. I have hobbies now (some of which I barely have the time to do, and one of which consumes my life >< )
Take my advice and either take meds, get a sense of humour or just get a hobby. Something to take your mind off it should help a lot.
Hell, be social.

/rant (seriously hate selfish depressed people)

Anime/Hentai/emo/death.
Nobody wants to grow-up with anime/arch-types. WHY ?
Life is wonderful. Dont AXE yourself. GET help.

Not the only solution, fur sure. D:

cocaine....its a hell of a drug....

but seriously, no it's not the only option! there's always the prescription drugs and the professional help, but what people mostly need a is a strong supporting group of friends and relatives, and a something that they want to be around for i.e. a goal in life, a significant other, or just wanting to see how life plays out

my best friend was clinically depressed throughout high school, he lost his mother freshmen year and took it really hard, and resorted to drugs and fell into a bad sting of things, as his friend i took him to get help, they put him on anti depressants throughout the remainder of high school. Since graduating high school, he's been off medication, graduated college, and is now studying to be and ear doctor (weird i know) but he's doing so much better and he told a group of friends and myself just last year that he contemplated committing suicide multiple times but just by having us around to help him, made him decide not to and I'm glad he didn't!

My post is getting long but one more quick thing, just this past December, my friend was discovered to be Bi-polar and we're slowly working to get him all settled, but just seeing how strongly his family is in supporting him makes it easier on him.

enough of my chatter but hopefully that adds another view on things

If you are conscious of your problem, then it is a small step in realizing that you have a chance to find the solution.

There are many problems in the world, but then again who has no problems?

I had deep depression as well, which is why I am saying this, it's ok to be depressed.

It's alright to feel down sometimes and think it is all over, but never forget that you are still breathing.

Instead of seeing everything negative, how about appreciating the fact that some members here in Fakku are willing to help you giving you advice's.

Remember to appreciate the small things in life as well, because that is the most important factor in happiness.

Please don't kill yourself.

Been in depression before and well after a while of making people miserable for fun. I hardened the fuck up and moved on.

Killing yourself is a waste of life, if you feel so worthless. Why not use that life to help other's, instead of wasting it on your own selfishness.

Sorry to be so blunt, but thats how i am~

There are many cures for depression, when I get depressed I just find something I like to do and do it, the it seems to go away.

Suicide is not the solution.Try to enjoy life, and take meds if you need it, just don't kill yourself.

Suicide is never the only option. If you ever find yourself contemplating suicide as an alternative go seek help.

Been there done that. I tried killing myself (twice) in late 2009. At the time I had myself convinced that it was the only option. Spent 22 days in a psych ward, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and severe recurrent depression got medications for it and started seeing a psychologist regularly. It may seem weird to think this now, but there are people who would be destroyed if you killed yourself (friends, family, parents, etc.).

Just remember the age old adage, "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem."