A friend of mine committed suicide

For me personally, I've been considering suicide as an option lately but I don't think I have it in me to go through with it anyway.
I think I can understand your friend decision of ending her life. It's just so hard to convince yourself that things will get better when you've been that way for a really long time. It's just a constant of "I don't wanna die but I don't want to live this way anymore".
I am really sorry for your lost. I do hope things really do get better for everyone.
Also, this song really helps me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb24RrHIbFk

You might want to link to one of the self-help threads like the "You are not alone" one.

This really hits close to home, 'cause I struggle with depression as well and some days I feel like just ending it all because life just feels black and white, there's no taste to it.

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

I'm very sorry

My condolences and all the best in these trying times. I hope you have IRL people to talk to and console with.

There are no possible words to truly help alleviate your pain right now, but just know that you are not guilty, you did your best with an impossible situation. Depression and tragedy can cloud your mind to such an extent you can't see anything else :(

I lost my girlfriend to suicide and I've tried following on her footsteps twice already, but very recently I met someone that, like you said, makes me laugh and feel calm and hopeful for my own future. Keep sending your friend all the love in the world, but please remember that you also need to take care of yourself; we often forget to tend to our own needs at times like these-- keep your friends close, talk to them, let them make you smile. There's no guilt in being able to smile even after a tragegy.

Today all my love goes to your friend's beautiful soul :')

edit: if you need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. I mean it.

It's hard to keep walking through that sense of grief, but it's great that you are honoring their memory with little acts of positivity and support. If you're this lucid, I have no doubt that you'll be able to turn her tragedy into seeds of something that will eventually give a bit of hope to someone who needs it, whether or not you know who they are or what they're going through.

Hang in there!

People saying suicide is "their choice" incoming. Oh, they're already here. I'm sorry for your loss.

It's devastating, but remember this gem that keeps popping up for me lately: People who commit suicide seldom want to die - they just want the pain to stop.

Do not feel guilty; you were a good friend. She made her decisions how to wade through the swamp. She was obviously in much pain--may she rest in peace.

damn.. that's rough
my sincerest sympathies

I'm not really sure what to say after reading that, other than I'm sorry for your loss. It's always hard hearing about someone who decided to quit the fight. I hope your friend finally found the peace she sought.

It's also important to recognize the loved ones she left behind, so don't forget how important you are, too. Take good care of yourself.

May she rest in peace

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope that her soul is at peace now, and that you are able to find peace as well.

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i'm sorry for your loss. it's always so saddening when people pass away before their time trying to find peace in death when they couldn't find peace in life.

i always wonder what chain of events took them there.
and also what it would take to get yourself there.

sometimes i think about the pros and cons but one point always wins: if you go down that road you rob yourself of all chances of things getting better. and i can't have that.

have a light.

My teenage-years best friend did the same a few months ago, also close to the age of 40. I understand how you can feel. As someone told me on this forum, cherish the good memories you have with your friend and make them live forever in your heart...
Best wishes.

that is so sad to hear. my condolences. and stay strong

Sorry for your loss, that sucks. But please stop with the trigger warning bs. It does more harm than good and needs to stop: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/talking-about-men/201703/trigger-warnings-and-mental-health-where-is-the-evidence

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really sorry, I wish your health good

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Can i donate my copy of passpartout to this thread for suicide awareness?

https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/Vfls7/passpartout-the-starving-artist

A hug for you!!

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