What should i do, have i lost my mind?

Question

I tried to kill myself the night before last on rx drugs and sleeping pills the night before last, Ive been under alot of stress, walked out on my job, and dealing w/ a partner that had a massive stroke....i did it with no thought, i have no one to talk to about this, i worked in the medical field but i dont know what to do? Have I lost my mind or had a nervous breakdown? I dont want to call a hot line, im embarressed to see my doctor, but im afraid it may happen again?

Answer 1

You really need to find some help.  It sounds like you are under a great deal of stress and you need help with how to deal with it all.  I have been suicidal in the past and I still would be if it weren't for my kids and the fact that I put myself back in counseling.  I have gone through similar things so I know what you are going through.  Feel free to email me if you need someone to talk to and it will stay between us I promise.   My email is [e-mail].  

Answer 2

You'll hit bottom, then take 2 to 3 years of hard labor to regain all you lost. If you still have your teeth and a bookmark, you'll be ahead of most.

Life is for losing, learning and finally...letting it go.

Answer 3

Sweetheart, it sounds like you are under a great deal of stress.  You need to talk to someone who knows how to help you.  Relate can be very helpful and you can call helplines without telling them who you are.  I had a nervous breakdown about 20 years ago and there was very little help available.  I was lucky enough to find someone to talk to - it can take a lot of the pressure off and allow you to deal with things.  Please please talk to someone - it can help so much.

Answer 4

You have an acute breakdown with a serious panic attack and a deep depression.

Do not delay to see a specialist. You will need some medication and councelment a.s.a.p. These things could go worst if you just wait and let them be.  

Answer 5

dont be embarrassed at all!!!!

depression and suicide questions are some of the most common problems people in todays society face. call the hotline number. its confidential. besides, sometimes you only need a person to vent to that will listen and not be biased. really.

please please please call and talk to someone. or write it out in a journal. get it out of your head and i'm sure you'll feel better.

and remember, its nothing to be embarrassed about.

i'm a single mom working full time and going to school full time. i know stress. i've called the hotline number for my work just to vent and i felt a million times better after!

Answer 6

Actually, by not calling a hot line and seeking the help you already know you need, is more reason to. You know you need some help, and are too embarrassed to ask for it. I think that if you examine the facts very closely, that you can re-gain control over yourself. You really have no choice. I will state that sometimes, life just doesn't seem fair. I am disabled and have chronic pain. Sometimes, when the meds just don't seem to be working, I consider taking myself out. But, my wife is totally dependent on my income, so I need to keep getting my check. Besides, if you check out, you miss whatever can happen next. Platitudes aren't going to help. You really need to do the list thing. Two columns, for and against. Write down everything. Read it. Make sure you got everything down. Tear it up. Get off your butt and do something good for someone. Doesn't have to be much, but a small good deed. Heck, even a good well thought answer to a stranger here, even. Something that will show you still have worth. People get sick, have accidents, lose everything, etc. every day. Someone needs you to give them a boost, simply because you are able to. If you take yourself out, who will be there for them?

Look, e-mail me and I would chat with you.

Good luck.

Bandit

Answer 7

Go to the emergency room and tell them everything you just said here right away.  

Answer 8

You have NOT lost your mind. You've had a serious nervous breakdown, yes.

What you should do is seek professional help. There is nothing to be embarrassed about, it happens to many.

Just please seek help - you'll see, you'll feel better much quicker this way.

Answer 9

You need to talk to someone.  Suck up your embarrassment and go see your doctor.  Its nothing to be embarrassed about, but you need to get help.

Answer 10

you have to talk to your doctor or deal with the embarrassment and go on a hot line. hot lines are completely confidential and no one will know who you are or even where you live. best of luck sweetie, and i hope everything works out. =) <33

God Bless.

Answer 11

I think it would be best if you saw a psychiatrist.

Answer 12

you need someone to help you get through some way because this is really serious  

Answer 13

first of all  before it gets any worse take a deep breath and exhale. being that i have suffered from a cardiac arrest and died for two whole minutes then died again for one minute. luckily I was revived and after two months of pain and suffering and allot of therapy sessions, here I am fine writing you too say the best thing about being alive was seeing my girlfriend right there by my side!! unfortunately we are no longer together!!! but life goes on . you should'nt give up on life when it gets tough!!! you have too stick it out!! in the end it all pays off in one way or another. I feel you on wanting too numb the pain. but in all honesty you are no good too any one dead!! and you may be the only hope that will bring him back to a healthy road to recovery!!!

Answer 14

It sounds like you are having a nervous breakdown. Stress is the culprit. Nowadays a lot of people are undergoing enormous amounts of stress. That is why so many of us struggle with mental issues. This world is full of stresses on every side. Things are faster, there is less money, high gas prices, bad economy, more natural disasters, strains on relationships, disappearance of morals.  It is no wonder you are having a breakdown.

Going to a doctor is not always the answer. Sometimes, just simply talking with family about your struggles can help tremendously. You may not be close with your family, but try and create that closer bond... family is the most important thing on this earth and people need family now more than ever.

Take time to relax. Give yourself a break. Find a job that isn't so high-stress... move somewhere out in the country... or take a leave and go on vacation for a few months. Rejuvenate yourself. Do yoga or meditate. Make time for yourself to refresh at night before you sleep.

Volunteer somewhere. When you go out and help others, it is much more fulfilling and gratifying. It can help you cope with your problems as you help others.

Be grateful. Think of all the good things in your life, no matter how small and appreciate and treasure those things. Don't let one moment pass you by. Notice the little miracles of life.

Pray. Prayer is like meditation... it relieves the soul and it helps you create a stronger bond with God. God is always there listening and he is always there as someone you can talk to.

I hope things get better for you. God bless.  

Answer 15

No, you haven't lost your mind.  You are having a breakdown and need to seek help.  Don't be embarrassed--mental issues need to be addressed just like dental or health issues.  No one will think less of you for seeking support and help during this very stressful period in your life.  I urge you to see your docotor as soon as possible.

Answer 16

You need to get help , think how your partner will cope if you are not around, please see your doctor or contact the Samaritans, you can do this online without having to identify yourself, please dont suffer alone as things wont get better without outsidehelp, you are not weak and no one will judge you for this, life is hard for all of us at times, please get help.

Answer 17

well i was suicidal until everyone finaly found out and then i had a great foundation, to start the healing prosses.

one thing that helps me even till today when i want to kill myself is what my mother said to me - if you kill yourself i swear to god i will follow you the next day. try imagine someone you love so mluch saying that to you

and calling a hot line is private and you can do it annonymose

theres no shame in needing help because we all do at one point and when you know how stronge some1 is, is when you see them at there weakest points.

xoxo

stay stronge

Answer 18

Forget being embarrassed it's all confidential and what's more important?  I believe you want help, who likes feeling that way? If nothing else,  CALL A HOTLINE-you don't even have to give your name if you don't want to.  But by all means, DO SOMETHING NOW, PLEASE:)

Blessings to you~

Answer 19

I went through the same thing, and I was embarassed to get help as well, but I ultimately did get help from a friend who happened to be a psychiatrist. You should do the same. It's not embarassing at all, and they truly do want to help you through this stressful time of your life. Everything feels so much better when you find someone to talk to.