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Posted 2/19/2014 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
I know we all have our tough days and with lyme - I know our days can be quite a bit 'tougher' then an average persons day. But please, please, please - if you are feeling really blue or thinking suicidal thoughts - talk to someone, anyone. Me! Talk to me, or the mailman, or just someone!

I recently learned that someone I went to school with decided that they were 'done' with life. We hung out a bit while I was in school and stayed in touch. He wasn't happy. Sometimes I just think if you give someone a chance or a push/shove that will be enough to get them on a better path. I got him a job at where I currently work a few years back. He seemed content and stayed there for a few years.

I switched jobs then came back to that same location. We didn't really stay in touch after that but I still saw him occasionally in the hallway and would say "Hi." I guess I just had no idea that things were that bad. I wish he had told someone and I'm sure a lot of other people do to.

Posted 2/19/2014 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Opugirl, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. It's hard to see what someone doesn't want seen.

I agree with watching out for each other here too. any chronic condition can bring plenty of depression/thoughts of suicide, but when it's a symptom of the infections we have, we have to be even more watchful.

As Opugirl said -reach out to someone, anyone - yes, even the mailman!! I'm here to talk to as well - just send me an email!!! I'm here to help in any way that I might be able to - even if you aren't sure I could help, or if you just need an ear, please email me, or Opugirl, or contact someone at the numbers/sites below. These numbers and sites can also be found in our "New to Lyme?" thread.

Don't ever believe that you will never heal! Finding what is needed for a person to heal can be a very complicated and sometimes long process, but once your body is supported properly and the right product that your body can use well is found to fight the infection(s), then you will heal.

Remember, there are a lot of people that believe you are worth it, all of it!!

U.S. Helplines

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

This is a combined network of the Amerian Association of Suicidology, the National Hopeline Network, CONTACT USA, and many other organizations. Call are automatically routed to the nearest crisis center to the phone from which the call for help is placed.


NDMDA Depression Hotline | Support Group. 800-826-3632

Suicide Prevention Services Crisis Hotline 800-784-2433

Suicide Prevention Services Depression Hotline 630-482-9696

Crisis Help Line | For Any Kind of Crisis 800-233-4357

Parental Stress Hotline | Help for Parents 800-632-8188

Suicide & Depression Hotline | Covenant House 800-999-9999

Online resources:
SuicideHotlines.com

Befrienders International :: The Samaritans

Metanoia :: Online Therapists

suicidal.com/suicidalteens/

www.selfinjury.com/index.html
Posted 2/19/2014 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you got that news Opugirl. It's so hard to learn how the person felt after they're gone. It sounds like you were a great friend to him and I bet that helped a lot.

That's why I don't like to leave my daughter alone very often. She needs to know I'm here for her. When our doctor told me I had Lyme too, the first thing I said was "good, now my daughter isn't alone with it".

A couple of years ago, I learned that the daughter of my my brother's former wife had taken her life. I was so surprised since she was always such a happy girl...on the surface at least. I wonder if it was postpartum depression. She had a 1 year old. She was a very smart young lady, did well in college and had a good job and married her best friend. We crossed pats several years ago and she approached us. She said she'd like to get in touch with my brother and keep in touch with us, but we never did, knowing it would upset my brother. Now I know she was probably reaching out to us. I feel so bad I didn't stay in touch with her. She was a wonderful person.

I need to set up an email addy on here so I can offer to be available too.
Posted 2/19/2014 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Although I am not in the same boat. I have spent the last few weeks learning everything I can about this as well as having dealt with my own depression in the past.

You never have to be alone, no matter what condition or ailment you have. Even if you don't have one. I believe I just set my email up, I am open and willing to hear people out, vent, whatever the case is.

I had a friend, a few years ago, that took his life as well. Said he "knew what to expect out of life and I don't care for it."

Life is full of beautiful surprises and you don't know what good can and will come. I'm open to talk. I don't have Lyme, so I can't relate on that level. But I can relate on many other levels. Being stuck in a position in life being one example.

@Traveler has already emailed me briefly as well. It's amazing how many people care about you even if you're darn near an absolute stranger.

But don't be a stranger. At all. Don't take you're own life. it's too precious. You don't know who would be there for you in a heartbeat.
Posted 2/19/2014 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Daymillz, You have the unique position to be able to understand those that are trying to be with someone who has these illnesses, so your input is very valuable as well, so thank you for offering your help as well!!

I hope that things with your GF are hanging in there!
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