I don't even know you but...

[Lra888]

Yes. I've met so many great people on here and I can be completely honest.

 

[Putridsoul]

I agree with this; I feel like talking about our emotions and ideas or plans openly and without tabues is actually very therapeutic,in the same way drug addicts or alcoholic people do. All the stigma around suicidal ideation makes things incredibly worst. First it is almost unmentionable. if you do mention it in your average enviroment several things can happen:

1)Drama : Everyone starts crying and being uberdramatic. This usually happens when you yourself have gone batshit crazy beforehand, shouting, crying, acting desperate and sick etc.
2) Reciever plays hero: They lie to you telling you how much life you have ahead of you (less with each passing day), how much they care (not) how it could get better (it could only get better if I took care of it which I can't) etc.
3) Threats.
4) They outright mock you or use irony. Usually happens when you tell them in a somewhat angry manner.
5) They play passive agressive victim, saying that you are telling this to them to hurt them, threaten them, etc.
6) They tell you you are being an attention whore and you don't really mean it.
7) Tell you that you won't be able to do it.
8) "We all have bad days but we are strong to pull through with hard work!111!!" /(unlike you)

Lovely.

This is why talking in this forum is great.

 

[GeorgeEastman]

I thought this was going to be one of those bullshit life saver things. Thank goodness it wasn't.

 

[Trashcan]

When people are pain, they usually either become assholes who take their pain out on others or are kind because they don't want anyone to feel the way they do. People on this site are the latter.

 

[Goldie]

Yes it's a great place. Everyone is very nice.

I personally feel happy when someone manages to ctb as they have finally done it. As I have said before in your other thread - this is not /r/suicidewatch - people are not here to get help to live, they are here to get help to die. So I feel very happy when someone is actually able to achieve their goal.

 

[TheGoodGuy]

Thank you @TheGoodGuy

Ah that would be nice, but doing MDMA by myself would be less awesome somehow, I'd still feel balls to the walls happy, but it would lessen it somewhat. Not to mention it's nice in a group environment so I don't have to worry about going down to the hotel reception with my pupils like Puss in Boots out of Shrek and repeatedly telling them that I just freaking love them SO much right now, then telling that to the cops when they call them on me ;)

Yeah that sucks I don´t have anyone to do it with either and last time I tried it alone it was kind of a disaster because I missed the company of others so much. Btw I liked how you mention puss in boots because that is totally how my pupils go when I peak haha it´s so cute I love the bug eyes.

 

[Essie]

I'm glad OP said all this. It's what I felt and tried to express in random comments. OP said it perfectly, though. Everyone here is very kind and helpful and hardly living up to the "depressive stigma" people would expect from a board like this. And though I read articles years ago talking about message boards like this in a very sinister way, everyone approaches this subject no different than home improvement topics or gardening or cooking boards I have read before.

 

[Anyara]

Everyone here has been very Nice to me So far, but also very honest when they needed to.. and i love it. Can't find it anywhere else.

I am almost sad most people here are from far away otherwise I would definitly do a family meet up.

 

[Ella Disenchanted]

I wish I could make connections like all you seem to. It feels too dangerous to open up too much for fear of becoming identifiable to police or mental health Nazis..

 

[Threads]

We're all one big family here.

I'm glad to have the opportunity to be of service to this community.

 

[longingforrelease]

agreed. I've only been here a couple of weeks, but I've felt nothing but compassion, support, absence of judgement - in fact, just the opposite, I receive real empathy here, especially concerning my worries about how my death would impact my daughter. This environment is is a sacred space, I'd say (and I'm not even religious!)

 

[Rocky M]

I've been here for a while. Not as long as others or course, but long enough to see many come and go. It's very disheartening, but at the same time, there's a sense of calm, knowing they've found peace.

The people I've interacted with here are absolutely fantastic. I often wonder what it would be like to meet some of you, to see the wonderful sides of you that others may fail to see. We really are like a family, and I hope each and every one of you find peace in whatever you choose to do

 

[AndyCurious]

Everyone here has been very Nice to me So far, but also very honest when they needed to.. and i love it. Can't find it anywhere else.

I am almost sad most people here are from far away otherwise I would definitly do a family meet up.

I say the same.. Fortunately though, some of us do live in Europe, so it's possible to meet some family from here..<3

 

[Schopenhauer]

Yes it's a great place. Everyone is very nice.

I personally feel happy when someone manages to ctb as they have finally done it. As I have said before in your other thread - this is not /r/suicidewatch - people are not here to get help to live, they are here to get help to die. So I feel very happy when someone is actually able to achieve their goal.

I feel the same way. As long as they're getting what they want, we should be happy for them.

 

[starcrossedfate]

Hear, hear!!

 

[gingerplum]

... the elephant in the room has been given a seat at the table and a martini, and he's inspiring good and compassionate conversation.

Wow. This is genuinely brilliant.

 

[Goldie]

Anyone in Sài Gòn, Vietnam by chance ？

 

[longingforrelease]

I've been a member of various forums over the years, form discussing sports to arcade machines to dogs. However, I never felt as welcome or as much as part of the "family" as what I do on here.

For a bunch of crazies that just want to kill themselves, there seems to be a lot of nice, genuine, supportive people around here. If only we could have local SS meet ups, a family get together if you like. Just maybe so many of us wouldn't be so lonely and feel like we're different or outcasts. It may even mean that we lose members for a different reason other than death.

I know why we are all here and what our end goal is, yet I feel saddened when another member decides it is their turn to ctb. I feel like we are losing a part of our little family. In some way, I wish that there was something I could do. At the very least, I wish I could be there with you when you ctb, just hold your hand or comfort you so you know that you are not alone in what would be a very difficult time.

The title of your thread "I don't even know you, but" and the things you shared makes me think of a powerful line from the movie V for Vendetta. Perhaps some here can relate:
"But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that even though I do not know you, and even though I may never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you. I love you. With all my heart, I love you."

 

[WaitingForTheBus]

The title of your thread "I don't even know you, but" and the things you shared makes me think of a powerful line from the movie V for Vendetta. Perhaps some here can relate:
"But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that even though I do not know you, and even though I may never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you. I love you. With all my heart, I love you."

That's pretty cool and seems so appropriate honestly.

 

[longingforrelease]

That's pretty cool and seems so appropriate honestly.

glad you liked it

 

[WaitingForTheBus]

Yeah, more than like it actually, I love it. I haven't been around here that long, yet when I see a goodbye post it really does sadden me. I know none of you, yet I feel a strong bond with all of you.

 

[longingforrelease]

Yeah, more than like it actually, I love it. I haven't been around here that long, yet when I see a goodbye post it really does sadden me. I know none of you, yet I feel a strong bond with all of you.

that's right where I am. New here, uncertain about a lot of things but am grateful to have found this place.

 

[TiredHorse]

After I missed the bus on Tuesday, I had to take a day away from ss because I was hoping I might try again immediately. Since ss is so compassionate and soothing, I was worried it might blunt my drive to ctb.

How messed up is that?

 

[longingforrelease]

Anyone in Sài Gòn, Vietnam by chance ？

I'm in Hua Hin Thailand. Not a world away You an expat too?

 

[Pointlesslife]

I've been a member of various forums over the years, form discussing sports to arcade machines to dogs. However, I never felt as welcome or as much as part of the "family" as what I do on here.

For a bunch of crazies that just want to kill themselves, there seems to be a lot of nice, genuine, supportive people around here. If only we could have local SS meet ups, a family get together if you like. Just maybe so many of us wouldn't be so lonely and feel like we're different or outcasts. It may even mean that we lose members for a different reason other than death.

I know why we are all here and what our end goal is, yet I feel saddened when another member decides it is their turn to ctb. I feel like we are losing a part of our little family. In some way, I wish that there was something I could do. At the very least, I wish I could be there with you when you ctb, just hold your hand or comfort you so you know that you are not alone in what would be a very difficult time.

I agree, this forum is cool and supportive. You yourself seem like a good person.

 

[Goldie]

I'm in Hua Hin Thailand. Not a world away You an expat too?

Yep thats right, I'm from the UK. How about you?

 

[longingforrelease]

Yep thats right, I'm from the UK. How about you?

The States. I've only been in Thailand for about 4 months but I work here now, so this is home I guess. Just as well, the US looks like it's about to explode into civil war.

 

[Tokyojoe]

The States. I've only been in Thailand for about 4 months but I work here now, so this is home I guess. Just as well, the US looks like it's about to explode into civil war.

Thailand is cool. I used to go there a lot for golfing. And you can get N or any other drugs easily.

 

[longingforrelease]

Thailand is cool. I used to go there a lot for golfing. And you can get N or any other drugs easily.

Just played a round at Royal Hua Hin a few weeks ago!

 

[Tokyojoe]

Just played a round at Royal Hua Hin a few weeks ago!

Only been to Hua Hin once. I normally go to Phuket. They have some amazing courses, Red Mountain, Laguna, Blue Canyon etc.