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I'm currently undergoing some behavioural therapy for my depression at the moment,every day just feels like a curse,I dread the mornings coming and having to crawl out of bed,life has become such an awful chore is it all worth it I ask myself? Would be all so easy to just give up.

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I'm currently undergoing some behavioural therapy for my depression at the moment,every day just feels like a curse,I dread the mornings coming and having to crawl out of bed,life has become such an awful chore is it all worth it I ask myself? Would be all so easy to just give up.

Is life worth it? Absolutely, whilst we breath there is hope.

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It is definately worth you staying alive. I have had suicidal feelings before and then I got better and life was good again. If I had acted on the suicidal thoughts when I was down, I would have missed some amazing life experiences. You will get back up and life will be good again. Even if you don't believe it now just act like you know you will get better, go through the motions and therapy and things will pick up.

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There are lots of people feeling like you right now. There are some nice people in the world that will accept you as you are. You can work on improving your self esteem and confidence with your therapist. I don't know what I want to do with the rest of my life either so don't worry. In some ways not knowing can mean you can create a new life for yourself when you are well enough. For now you need to concentrate on your therapy and getting better - decisions about the future can wait.

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I agree with the other Bruces - it absolutely IS worth it, and so are you. You deserve the beat this - now, you need to get yourself out of this mind set you are in and stop letting it get the better of you, keep fighting and don't let it win, you are stronger than that, even if it doesn't feel like it right now you will find it from somewhere.

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I have suicidal thoughts too. The funny thing with me is I know deep down I wouldnt go through with it, although the intrusive thoughts are so intense and real. The most terifying thing i have done was disclose these thoughts to my psych.....I was convinced I would be sectioned. He understood completly and told me it was my OCD making me have suicidal thoughts. He said he knew me well enough to now I wouldnt do it......it was OCD thoughts for me (and I feel so much for people who this isnt the case for).

I just wanted to share my experiences with you Bruces, I dont know your situation or how serious these thoughts are (would you act on them etc)

Please take care and seek help if needed. Take on board Ashley's post!

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Regarding the suicidal thoughts some days I think I would definaty act on them if it wasn't for the thought of the repercussions on my family that's all that stops me,I find it difficult to visualise any kind of happy future and I'm finding it difficult to deal with the constant anxiety,the constant sickly feeling in my stomach.

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Regarding the suicidal thoughts some days I think I would definaty act on them if it wasn't for the thought of the repercussions on my family that's all that stops me,I find it difficult to visualise any kind of happy future and I'm finding it difficult to deal with the constant anxiety,the constant sickly feeling in my stomach.

Bruces - I relate to those exact feeling before discussing this with my psych. It was the the thoughts of reprocusions on family and friends which mde me realize I could'nt got through with it, it was OCD led thouhts and severere deppresion. Just wanted to let you know my situation, in case it can help.

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Hey there Bruces how are you my friend? i've been thinking a bout you it seems you're still quite down mate.Are you still on the same meds?.I just wanted to say of course well you're worth it and I just want to say look how strong you're you've been feeling so low for so long but you haven't given up and you're trying so hard mate.You're still here fighting so hard and that is no weakness no way at all.I think well for sure I know it's hard to see right now but when you'll get better you'll have renewed confidence&self esteem it's veru understandable why you have such low self esteem and confidence right now as clearly the confidence is being taken away by the depression.

I do also understand your concerns and worries thinking what you're going to do for the rest of your life,but right now you aren't well enought o be doing too much about your future you have to get well first&you will I know it we all do.And when you do it's when not if ok mate then you'll have so many options to pick from you'll see :original: .

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Hi ace I wouldn't say I was strong mate as somedays I can hardly carry on,I would much prefer not to be here and give up but as I said previously it's the effects on friends and family,I just don't honestly see where my life is going to go at the monument !

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Bruces yes you're strong as ever mate days you can't even carry on is because the depression/illness is so powerful nothing because you're weak no way in the world.When it's so strong you can't do really anything except try your best that's it. I totally understand where you're coming from and when you're feeling like this it is hard to see where your future is because of your depression not because anything untowards you at all.

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I don't really enjoy the job that I'm currently doing it tends to leave me with too much time on my hands to think, but I just don't feel confident enough to do anything else I feel such a strong feeling of hopelessness

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Bruces you are ill right now with depression and it is not a good time to be thinking about the future. I am ill with OCD and when I was panicking about the future my therapist told me to take it a day at a time and even an hour at a time. Try to get through the present and with the right help you will recover and feel more positive. It is the depression that is making you feel bad. Take care x

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The depression is killing me,that and the fact I know I can't carry out my trade as a mechanic i so desperately wish to no longer exist,I think I could easily leave this world I'm just struggling with my conscience over the aftermath and the consequences of how it will affect family

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Bruces my friend you're clearly so severely depressed I know it's not easy but please try your best not to worry about what you will do in the future but your no 1 priority right now is you&to get better ok.Are you still on the same meds mate? Have you been seeing your Dr regualrly&if so does he or she help a lot at all? :original: .

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Guest Adam Samson

I think I could easily leave this world I'm just struggling with my conscience over the aftermath and the consequences of how it will affect family

Hello Bruces,

You clearly have a sensitive and caring nature. Otherwise you wouldn't be concerned how your suicide would affect your family. Can you put that compassion to good use? Forget for the time being about finding happiness, contentment, or fulfillment for yourself, and just think about the needy people all around you and see if there is some way you could bring a little light into their dark lives. Do you have a relative who is struggling with low self-esteem and feeling unloved whom you could encourage and uplift by showing them you are interested in them? Any lonely, elderly neighbours who would appreciate a knock on the door to check they are OK or ask if they need help with shopping? Or could you become an email pen pal to someone in Africa or Asia wanting to practise their English language? Anything to serve someone else. What do you think?

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