Does anything still help you get a temporary break from the suicidal ideation?

[Groundhog_Day]

Some days if i wake up with a slight headache, i'll take paracetamol(Tylenol in US)+caffeine tablets. For an hour or so, they can give me some energy and a feeling of positivity.

Other than that, i listen to a shuffle playlist of my favourite songs, which can slightly help me whilst doing housework etc. Also, i've been using food to calm my nervous system, but it doesn't feel that good and my t-shirts are getting tighter which isn't great.

I've never drank alcohol, smoked weed, or done any drugs either legal or non-legal.

Does anyone find alcohol, drugs (including ssri's etc), any hobbies, or any youtube channels etc, that help provide temporary escape from the negative thoughts? I'm finding it harder to escape them, and want to try and see if anything else could help.

 

[Topaz111]

My mind is set by now and I'm not trying to hang on anymore, however, listening to audiobooks gives me a break from my reality for a little bit while I wait for the time come.

 

[GodzillasBiggestFan]

alchohol and weed do

theatre does, acting and becoming another person and all that. there are film/tv acting classes at my school. i've never tried them and am not really interested. for me, acting as a character feels more real when its done live. (from a watching persepctive i like both tho, i only perfer theatre when im the one whos performing)

and thats really the only things that fully do it. dnd, writing fanfiction and being with my best friend or being with one of my other two close friends kinda helps but i still have it in the back of my mind that i want to die. the only things that fully help are alchohol and theatre

 

[InTheAbyss]

Nothing really helps me escape from these thoughts anymore. Unless you somehow make the distinction and count any hope I still might have left for getting approved for euthanasia.

 

[Life's not a comedy]

Lately it's been online cards, following the federal government dramas, and c-span. Although I can only devout a small amount of mental bandwidth to each before I collapse.

 

[Nikkra]

exercise

 

[Dinozauria]

I think making characters usually provides a bit of an escape (though recently I've started straight up putting my struggles onto those characters so it doesn't really work anymore)
I like watching YouTube videos. They usually take my mind off personal stuff and just make me yell at a TV screen over some random issue lol (some channels I like are: Queer Kiwi, Thought Bug, Kurtis Connor, Jetlag the game, Daniel Thrasher Plus, DaniellesAdvocacy and CHUPPL)
Also, embarrassingly, I use ai role-playing sites alot, which very easily take my mind off stuff if I get invested in a lil story. I'd probably recommend TTRPGs more then this. Theres some good solo ones out there (I haven't played any personally but I've heard of good ones anyway)

These things don't provide a long distraction, but it's enough

 

[anopenwound]

Alcohol helps but as of lately it's become more, more, and more difficult to actually feel better with it. I don't feel the excitement I used to about it 'cause all is gone.
Videogames keep my focus on, so I indulge in complete escapism when I can. If I can believe I'm not actually living my life, but the life of someone else, it's good. But it's temporary. It doesn't last more than some minutes.

 

[CloudyDay]

Unfortunately I've been going back to alcohol. I must say it really helps on the spot. However, the day after is quite hard and I can't find the strength of getting out of bed.

 

[Groundhog_Day]

alchohol and weed do

theatre does, acting and becoming another person and all that. there are film/tv acting classes at my school. i've never tried them and am not really interested. for me, acting as a character feels more real when its done live. (from a watching persepctive i like both tho, i only perfer theatre when im the one whos performing)

and thats really the only things that fully do it. dnd, writing fanfiction and being with my best friend or being with one of my other two close friends kinda helps but i still have it in the back of my mind that i want to die. the only things that fully help are alchohol and theatre

Which drinks do you find best for quieting your mind? I've never tried whiskey, but i was thinking of giving it a go as 40% alcohol would hopefully mean i could get drunk quickly. Is that a good idea or is it more likely to give headaches and nausea, for someone not used to alcohol?

Also, i read that in the long term, alcohol can make you more anxious. Is it best to not drink too much and too often?

 

[meatballlover]

Gaming for me. Its one of the only hobbies I have left basically. It does not eliminate suicidal thoughts at all but it functions as more of a brainwash for me - no time to think about anything else other than the exact moment. It also gives me light motivation to self-improve in the game but it is not nearly enough to fix life. I suppose think about the stuff you enjoyed doing before depression (if there was that time) any niche interests and you can try getting back to them.

 

[Groundhog_Day]

Gaming for me. Its one of the only hobbies I have left basically. It does not eliminate suicidal thoughts at all but it functions as more of a brainwash for me - no time to think about anything else other than the exact moment. It also gives me light motivation to self-improve in the game but it is not nearly enough to fix life. I suppose think about the stuff you enjoyed doing before depression (if there was that time) any niche interests and you can try getting back to them.

Thanks for this. I did play Clash Royale a few years back but deleted it as i thought it was probably not a positive use of my spare time. But i have since thought it might have actually been helpful, as it did give me a break from my thoughts. I guess moderation is the key, getting a break from the negative thoughts, but not getting too addicted.