I was going to write about suicidal ideation but my wife said what I wrote was too morbid. She also said it might give others an excuse too do something that can not be undone. I'd appreciate some feedback. Should I or would I do damage to others? If there's a chance I might hurt someone, I won't do it.
Since everyone's idea of morbid is different to one degree or another, I cannot really say yes or no.
ReplyDeleteSince your wife knows you better than any of us, I think you should give what she has said serious consideration.
I know in my own life I have entertained this thought on more than one occasion. Have I attempted it? Yes. Obviously it didn't take:)
I think when dealing with depression this issue should be addressed even if it is only in broad strokes.
Maybe you could rewrite the post with your wife's help and come to a compromise that is getting your point across without making your wife uncomfortable.
Morning Darrel
ReplyDeleteI have written about this myself ,into the Abyss on my blog all i can say is that so many people responded with so much love but as Inge said everyones idea of morbid is so different ,i believe it is important to just tell your story as open as you can ,i have found such a large earth family as me and mel call it through the net and have met so many amazing people
take care my friend
your highland friends
andy x mel x
glad to have been of help to you
pps I am so happy you pulled through Inge lots of love to you x
Inge
ReplyDeleteYou are wise beyond your years. I've been trying to formulate something like this in my mind but have been unsuccessful.
I think my story would help but do not want to 'hang out my dirty laundry'
thanks so much for your input
Darrel
andy & mel
ReplyDeleteyou always come thru for me....thank you
I hope I'm not stealing the word 'abyss' from you........its the only thing i could think of where you fall endlessly
I differently didn't want to use Dante's Inferno.......seemed a bit over the top
thanks ya'll
Darrel,
ReplyDeleteI haven't been been a part of this site for very long, so maybe I'm not up on things to well. But the reason I seached out this site was because of my feelings about wanting to kill myself. I was hoping to find other people who might have the same feelings, but had found the (whatever) to go on day to day. Just knowing there are others that feel like I do but keep on keeping on helps me alot.
I mean no offense to your wife Darrel, by no means, but people who are depressed usually have a different take on what is morbid from people who are not. At least, that has been my experience. From some of the bloggs I have been reading I'm not the only one who uses dark humor to get through my dark days.
Another point is, it is always hard for our loved ones to hear us talk about wanting to die. No matter how much they may try not to take it personally, they can't help but to. At least that is what my daughters tell me.
From reading your blog, you take care with your writing, so I feel like you would handle it right. Like I said, when I found this site I was looking for people who had feelings and thoughts like mine and were willing to share them. But this is just my opinion, if it counts for anything.
Good Luck! I will be waiting to read whatever you decide to write.
Thank you for commenting on my blog the other day, I have been following your blog since I found this site. It has been very helpful to me.
wandlou
ReplyDeletewandlou
your comment was right on target!!!!!! thank you so much those of us with depression do think differently........my wife said it might give someone an excuse to step across the line................thank you........I'm going to write in the third person singular...but I want it to HELP others by letting them know that there is life after a failed attempt..........maybe someone will read it and decide to give it another chance...........I'll publish it today or tomorrow
thanks so much
if you're having those thoughts...please....please.....let's talk
darrel
www.whydepression.info
the best way to deal/cope with just about anything is to learn about it and undertand it that includes reading it in your blog.
ReplyDeletethat's just an opinion of course.
thanks for your nice comments and have a super week!
best always,
D.
Darrel,
ReplyDeleteI see you took you last post off, I hope you are okay. I want to say I am very sorry if I encouraged you to post something that has caused you problems in any kind of way. I thought what you wrote was very honest and well written not to offend any one. Again, I am so sorry if I caused you any harm. I think I might need to keep my opinions to myself from now on.
Good Luck and take care!