Mental Questions and Answers

Mental Health and Work?

I start my new job tomorrow morning (Monday) and I am extremely anxcious today, so much so that I have taken more of my medication that I am allowed. I really do not think I am capable of working/meeting new people.

I am a diagnosed OCD and Agoraphobic sufferer.

My question is how do you people cope with these disorders on a day to day basis at work. This is my first professional full time job after I have left University.

My main fears about tomorrow are:

- meeting new people
- embarrassing myself if a difficult situation occured
- people judging/looking at me
- fear of experiencing a panic attack in the office infront of everybody (they can be brought on by just talking to someone)

My doctor says that I should work and keep my mind busy. But when I have all these thoughts rushing through my head it is extremely difficult to concentrate on anything else.

I don't think I'll last a day in this job to be honest.

Answers: Meeting new people and staring a new job can make anyone feel like you are feeling. The fact that you got hired over someone else shows that your manager saw something in you that you may not see in yourself. Try to remember that. Also, if you find yourself getting overwhelmed, take a few minutes, go to the bathroom or somewhere where you can be alone and calm down. If you have a positive mantra you say to yourself, say it. Having a positive attitude will help. Tell yourself you are going to do great and you will make at least one friend. But it may be a day to day thing. Plus no one expects a new employee to come in and know what they are doing right away. If need be, tell your manager that you would like to just train with one person and have that be the one person you meet tomorrow. (they cant fire you if you tell them about an illness-mental or otherwise)

React: Confront fearful situations until the anxiety reaction is slightly uncomfortable, a #3 (or below) on the anxiety scale.

Retreat: Back away from the fearful situation. Walk toward the door, take a few steps away, or turn around and face the other way.

Relax: Distract mind and let self relax and calm down.

Recover: Completely recover from the anxious reaction.

Repeat: Approach the fearful situation again, repeating the five R’s process.

You have to confront your fears in order to be able to overcome them, there is no other way. In terms of a job, there are many things you will have to learn to deal with, remember, you need them much more than they need you. Decide you will be strong and not let your fears inhibit you from having a normal life. Good luck to you.

It is possible to have mental health problems and work as well.

I've been doing it for years.

It isn't always easy, but it can be done. Your GP is right, being occupied is a good way of distracting your mind away from the negative things it usually turns round and round.

Give it a chance as this could be one of the best things you ever do. Try not to expect the worst, but see it as an opportunity to experience new things. You are obviously intellegent or you wouldn't have been to university, so use the knowledge and learning that you've gained, don't waste it.

Try these links to the Mind website,

Mind guide to surviving working life:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Bookl...

Staying in employment:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Bookl...

Hope these help.

Take care and good luck tomorrow - you can do it!!

Don't put yourself down, be bold, get in there and be confident, not easy but if you don't force yourself you won't know what you are capable of, people won't judge you unless they are totally ignorant in which case you don't have to talk to them, don't worry about embarrassing yourself, no one is perfect, give it a go, surprise yourself.
Ken

Suicide...?

Why do so many people come on here asking for help on how to kill themselves.. i think it's sick. wanting attention could be.. but insted of asking why wouldnt you just do it? it's so annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Answers: people who are talking/thinking about suicide shouldn't be mocked. they're sick people who need love and support and people to talk them out of it!

we are all naturally suicided after so many years

every single persons; ship is going down

your mine theirs....

serioulsy

why rush girl

take your cute little foot off the peddle!

and cruise

whatcha need blossom?

People Like YOU are so annoying too, those who have no compassion for others in trouble.
God help you, if YOU ever need help and people turn their back on you.
I hope you get to know how it feels to really suffer one day.
If I can Help one person in my life every day ( except YOU) I'll be happy.

=(

Have some sympathy for the people who are unlucky and suffering, please.

Adrian

hmmm
if you havent noticed
we are sick
we want to do it but we are scared
i mean i am taking the pussys way out
but i dont give a **** but what you think of me or anyone else who asks for the advice here
what annoying is ppl who dont ******* understand and go around think they kno everything

cuz they have no life

I stress over everything, how do i deal with this?

i stress over every little thing that goes wrong in my life.
i know its not good for me, i get rashes and horrible headaches when i start stressing. and i get really bad anxiety, once i even had a panick attack. i want to know how i can deal with this whole stress thing because its really starting to get to me.

Answers: Meds can help with this. You can go to your doctor and talk about what you told us here. He or she will most likely prescribe an anti-anxiety medication.

Or you can start practicing some relaxation techniques like walking or taking long baths. Or you can do both.

But talk to your doctor.

Good luck!

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I can relate to your feelings because I do the same thing. Perhaps you do not have the confidence to believe that things will do well and that you can ensure a good outcome for yourself. When you start to stress, remind yourself of times that you worried and everything turned out fine. The next time you stress and end up having a good outcome, you may want to write it down to review when another problem arises. This will give you a positive, encouraging history.

Also, try to do other relaxing activities when you are stressed. The key is to get the focus off yourself and the problem. Call a supportive friend, or find a good book, movie, or computer game to enjoy. Sometimes pure escapism provides welcome relief. Do you have a pet? Spending time petting and walking one's dog has been proven to lower blood pressure. As a side benefit, it provides light exercise, something you can enjoy even if you're not a pet owner. In addition, you may want to visit a counselor and ask her to share stress relief techniques with you.

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Is there a psychological or mental health difference between a adult that?

was abused as a child and a adult that was not abused as a child

are there any major differences

can you spot a adult that was sexually abused as a child

do these changes happen at the time of the abuse or do they come with age

thanks form your help

xxx vici

Answers: An adult raised in a good environment
will usually not have problems but not always. Many adopted kids raised in good environments do have problems, surrounding identity. Some become alcoholics and other destructive behavior may follow them.
Age, extent of abuse, and high or low ego
has an effect on whether a child will grow up and have problems because of the abuse.
Kids raised in homes where autonomy and self-expression are encouraged do better than those where differentiation is lacking. In other words, the kid doesn't know where he leaves off and his mother begins. He is less likely to say no if approached. Kids who feel free to express themselves can say no! forcefully and let the perpetrator know they mean business.
Adults who have been affected from abuse
do tend to be over-controlling of their own kids and everything else around them.
they may be shy and people pleasers who feel "bad" but can't put a finger on why they feel bad. They tend to marry people who are abusive. they blame themselves for things they can't possibly control.
They may be perfectionist's, or they may feel victimized and act like victims all their life. Adolescence can bring perils
that seem appealing to a youngster in pain. Drugs and alcohol, running away, poor school performance where they formerly did well, promiscuity, pregnacy,
smoking, can be traced to abuse of any kind. Kids will often say, the worst kind of abuse is when they are ignored
or treated like they don't matter. I hope this helps. I often write on the subject if you want to sign up for my answers.Good luck
and wee prayers

It depends on the person. Some people remained damaged and scarred. Some people repeat the behavior onto kids when they are grown and others seem, and are, completely normal. One thing that I have been told and do notice is that women who talk with little girl voice as their regular voice have almost always been sexually abused. I heard that from Dr. Drew on Loveline.
One more thing I would like to add, boys typically come out of abuse better than girls. It affects them less in the long run. However, men are more likely to repeat this behavior as well.

there is no physical difference, therefor no way to just look at someone and know that they were abused. abuse, can lead to emotional problems as a person ages without getting some sort of therapy to deal with the issues.sort of a cumulative thing.

some changes in behavior happen right away

some extreme personality problems can show up later.

a person who worked with many abused children and adults could tell you if there were indications of abuse, but couldn't tell 100 percent , all the time, for all cases.

Child abuse is a very traumatic event and can seriously damage somebody permanently, psychologically and sometimes physically.

It's not really possible to 'spot' a victim of child abuse as the trauma manifests itself different due to what's called individual differences. Some will repress it and never speak of it for the rest of their lives, some will become enraged and take it out on any children they may have but in most cases it destroys a person and leaves them unable to or makes them find it very hard to trust another adult on any sort of romantic/intimate level.

A person can 'snap' at any time, repressed memories can come back to light at any age, though usually this doesn't happen until the victim is an adult and away from their abuser. While they are a child and still with their abuser they are too young/scared/powerless to do anything and don't understand what's being done to them often.

My experience is that things get worse with time. It is not too noticeable at first. I may be able to spot an adult victim of abuse but I could not say why.

If you are entering a relationship with a victim of abuse, get out. It sounds heartless but it is not. It is the gift that keeps on giving. For a year or two of abuse to your mate you can endure suffering a lifetime. I have been married 19 years and most of that has been misery. Things are beginning to look up but when that happens your life may be gone. These things take time heal.

It really depends on the person.

Some people will have full blown Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Dissociative Disorders as a result.

Some people who have been abused will become sexual abusers of children themselves.

Some people will not be affected in the least.

However, in mental health settings they will make note of the fact that someone has a history of being sexually and/or physically abused or neglected; whether it was as an adult or in childhood. Apparently, this is done because they want to have as complete a picture of the person's history as possible and something like this may have an effect on their overall mental health (even though it may not be directly related to the patient's primary diagnosis).

We are all individuals, and all abuse (sexual, physical, emotional) happens within a context which is unique. Therefore, the psychological issues which someone might manifest will be completely individual to a person.

Someone who has been sexually abused but whose life with their parents has been largely secure and happy may suffer relatively little trauma (I don't mean none, just relatively little). Someone whose family situation is chaotic and lacking in empathy will have a very different reaction. And of course, every individual comes into the world with their own sensitivities - some people are innately much more anxious and fearful than others, for example.

Whatever impact the initial trauma has had, the individual will have fewer problems if life goes well thereafter, and if, in the case of sexual abuse, whatever sexual relationships they have are empathic and sensitive. However, things may get more complicated in their psyche if relationships produce challenges. People who go for psychotherapy when they begin to recognise their problems can often (not always) work through things quite quickly and easily. People who keep themselves safe by shutting off (an entirely understandable way of doing things) may have more problems later on as all the disturbance stays internal.

As a psychotherapist, I often do have a sense within the first session about whether someone has been sexually or emotionally or physically abused, but I'm not always right and it's quite hard to describe exactly what I'm picking up on - but this only happens because the person is intentionally opening up about themselves. I wouldn't spot them in ordinary social contact.

just to let you know there is help out there for all ages love
all the best

This is purely anecdotal and seen in only a small sampling of people - but I have noticed that there are some sexually abused people who become overweight. My theory is that it is a cushioning against the outside world. But, I could definitely be wrong.

A very sensitive area Vici, unfortunately a child that has been abused in any form adulthood can be very difficult, this is something that is not just forgotten, symptoms usually are of a psychiatric nature, self harm, depression and self blame, always remember though this is not the abused persons fault in any way but it is that of the abuser, there are many tools that are used to eleviate some of the distress this can be counselling or sometimes medical help is needed.. Hope This Helps Your Answer..

Does wellbutrin xl give you highs and lows? I'm driving my boyfriend crazy!?

Here is the story. I have ADD and depession. My dr started me on lamictal but that made me so depresed and sudcial and i had to get off it. I was on zoloft and adderall it was okay no big changes but atleast i didn't want to kill myself. My dr didn't think zolof was rigth for me so he put me on welbutrn xl 150 mg. At first it was fine. Felling better in the morning, then at night I felt depressed and hopless. Next day i when i took it at work , i felt fine, at times a little irratable but then by the time i got home i was sad again. I thought that the med was wearing off , so i took anther to feel better but i didn't.The problem now is when i take the med i can either get very moody or depressed or it something goes wrong i start to cry easily. I just want to get better , should stick wit the pill and hope the side effects will go away or is this normal behavior with this drug? Should i ask the dr for a higher doseage or git off the pill? What are some of your experiences?

Answers: I couldn't disagree more with the first answer. There are several reasons I doubt he's a doctor, but I'm not here to pile on the guy.

You are not taking too many medications. You have 2 conditions and you're taking 1 medication for each of them; that's actually on the low side when we're dealing with tough illnesses like depression.

In my opinion it's too early to give up on Wellbutrin and start a different antidepressant, but of course that's up to you and your doctor. I'll just explain why I personally think it's too early.

Among all the common antidepressants, Wellbutrin is unique in that it can increase energy, substantially and immediately, as a side effect. This is actually a very good side effect for most depressed patients, since depression can steal all the energy right out of a person. On the other hand, the depression is still there. Any antidepressant requires 2-4 weeks to show a significant effect, and 4-6 weeks to show a full effect. So as your energy levels fluctuate throughout the day, and accounting for the fact that many patients tend to feel best at a certain time of day and worst at a different time of day, I think the highs and lows are to be expected. I suspect that they are more reflective of the disease than the medication, and the fact that you have high points at all is a good sign.

Also, 150mg is a comparatively low dose. The medication affects everyone differently; some people do fine on 150mg/day, but 300mg/day or even a bit higher can be used. You might want to talk to your doctor about a higher dosage. It's common to increase from 150 to 300 after just a few days if the doctor feels that the lower dose showed promising results without any dangerous side effects.

That's the best advice I have, based on the information given. Best of luck; I hope you feel better soon.

EDIT: Regarding the answer above me: Yes, Wellbutrin is also indicated for smoking cessation (although it's usually marketed as Zyban when used that way), but I've never heard of using it for anxiety. If anything, Wellbutrin tends to *increase* anxiety due to the extra energy. I do like the spark plug metaphor though, and the message that restoring balance takes time.

Well it might not be the right dose age, wel butrn is mainly used to help smokers with cravings after they stop smoking ,sometimes times for anxiety. In your case he or she is trying different psyche medications til they find one that works.I use the strongest does of paxile allowed, I have used them for two years and I feel like a new person .Let me explain why you feel they way you feel.It is life,some time too much for anyone to except.Over half the .U.S. is on some type of anti depressants. It was explained this way to me...Your mind is like a motor in a car,when it misfires and doesn't run right. It's out of time.So the meds like new (spark plugs) put the car back in time,the way it use to be.Same way you feel.Over time the meds on the right dosage will make you the way you use to feel. Until I started my treatment I was misarble and didn't want to be around any one.I hated life. trust in your doctors they will get it right and life will get better,good luck.dont take any crap from any body!!

I know this is weird but...?

If I have had a bad day, I believe its the music I listened to that morning before going to work, in the car. I'm paranoid that people are trying to find ways to annoy me on purpose, and if they seem nice, then I think that's a coverup and they're really jerks, perverts, or whatever that could be the opposite of them. I have a few close friends, but have trouble interacting with other people and don't really have a desire to make new friends. Sometimes I think that someone's watching what I do on my computer, or just watching me in general, so I feel guilt for no good reason, no matter what I was doing. Occasionally, I feel like I'm in a dream. Sometimes I think I can make things work or stop working, even though I know I can't really but I still think that anyways, and lastly, I get restless/uneasy after just being completely relaxed and calm. I know this is not normal(obviously) and don't really know what to do.

Answers: Well, at least you know it is not normal.I think you need to speak with your family doctor - Do you want a "normal' life?

Can you say, "Paranoid Schizophrenic"?
See a doctor or psychiatrist for treatment.

Sounds like something in the order of an anxiety disorder, or even possibly something like schizoaffective or personality disorder.
In any case, there's clearly a diagnosis here and you need to see a psychiatrist to improve your quality of life. If you're drinking or using any illicit drugs, stop.

You REALLY need to take a break.. Have a rest.

it sounds like you have trust issues since you feel that others have hidden motives in dealing w/ you. You also don't want to make new friends & I bet you are loyal to a fault w/ the friends that you do have. You feel guilty after relaxing b/c others have been critical in your past & told you you were lazy. Only by constantly proving your worth were you able to make a dent in the constant belittleing of you & lying around relaxing isn't a way to prove your worth. good luck

hmmm try this

Ok we all have bad days, and maybe you should just turn off the radio and just listen out the window on the way to work.
And well, some people are annoying, and jerks, and some of them are fake, but not them all.

You most likely dont desire new friends because you've already labelled it as a pointless endever. It's not, and id make some effort to put some truest in people and make a few new friends.

And well, if your comps in a dark room, id imagine u feel paranoid. Its a natural feeling to be uneasy about our surroundings, our eyes are in front of us so we cant see whats behind us, so we sometimes feel like were being watched.

And well, that in a dream state, is you telling yourself your uncomfortable. its probably a result of the things you just said you expierence. I imagine at that moment, your being bugged by something, even a very very small something, and that dreamland is a triggered escape. All you can do is learn to just not let things bother you, and just smile the annoying things off.

The restless/uneasy thing, that could be hypertension or restless legs.

O and before you start biting your nails thinking your a weirdo or anything. Define Normal, i doubt you or any of us can. People are diffrent, its what makes us interesting.

Do what i do when im frustrated or spaced out. Find somewhere nice to sit, with a good, natured view (like a forest or something)

and just sit there and breath.

Well it's definitely not normal.At least you know that there is something wrong with the way you feel.The first thing you need to do is to find out why you have those feelings and how can you change them.Even if you get help,the very first question you will have to answer is "WHY DO YOU FEEL THE WAY YOU DO and AND WHAT ARE THE STEPS YOU ARE TAKING TO CHANGE THOSE FEELINGS.
Along the way,something happen(drama,in your past)and you alone can put two and two together and figure it out.
Gather your thoughts before you get some help.If you don't,the only word you'll be saying in return will be "I DON'T KNOW".

Sleep paralysis and unspeakable nightmares?

... what about you guys?

under my eyes for about an inch are pitch black, sleepless

Answers: My doctor prescribed Imipramine for me for nightmares and it really helped after a couple weeks. You might want to give it a shot. Good luck!

I have very bad nightmares and I dont talk to anyone about. Sleeping is limited but learnt to cope... I have kids and have too.

Do you want to talk about your dreams?

My friend keeps hurting herself and saying she wants to die?

I have a friend who cuts herself all of the time. She also always talks about how she dosn't enjoy living, and would like to die. She says it like she just dosn't care about life anymore. She has no emotion on her face when she says stuff like this, and she isn't just saying for it attention. I'm afraid she may actually try to kill herself, but she hasn't said when or how. I tell her I'd be sad if she were gone, and that it isn't worth it to do it. No matter what I say it dosn't work. Please tell me, what should/can I do?

Answers: This is serious. Suicide threats should never be taken lightly. You need to tell an adult about what is going on, like a teacher. And of course, be there for her like you are. But you need to trust a friend with these matters.

Good luck to you and your friend.

She sounds like she is not very well at the moment.
Its a difficult thing to deal with when a friend or family member expresses suicidal thoughts, you think that everything you do or say might be the wrong thing.
First thing to do and most important is be her friend and let her know you care about her. You need to have a chat too her and see if you can get her to see a doctor, suggest that you go with her for support, If that fails suggest other people she could talk too, someone she could trust. Make plans with her to do things you both enjoy and if she says no accept it but ask again at a later date.
You might benefit yourself if you can speak to your own doctor or other trusted person to gain their opinion and advice, Knowing that they will not overreact and do something that is not in the best interest of your friend

Start talking and dont stop untill someone listens and does something.
I had a friend in high school who killed herself after a long bout of depression, It came to the point where most of her friends couldnt bear to talk with her she was so down ,even I dreaded being with her for very long.
I understand now that as a result she stopped talking about what was going on with her and I thought she was getting over it, getting better,you know?
the day before she died ,we spent the day together, laughing and having fun.I told her I was glad she was back. and she said "It,s okay Ive got it figured out."The next day she was gone!
She,d been talking loud and clear and I had,nt understood or listened. no one listened.

maybe It sounds like they want attention !or It sounds like they are feeling sorry for themselves!Heck! We all sound like that sometimes but if it continues, then its a symptom of deep issues that arent going away by themselves,It needs dealt with .soon . regaurdless of whether it makes her angry or not
if she cant or wont get help then you need to.Its her life were talking about.
you never stop missing them.
peace><>

She needs professional help. Don't try to handle this on your own. Talk to her relatives. Call the national suicide hotline 1-8OO-784-2433 right now. They can help your friend.

Losing my personality. Need help?

Throughout most of my life, I have always loved to read. I would have preferred a book to just about anything, even human company. After a disastrous year in grad school where I struggled with depression, sexual harrassment, and unfriendly classmates, I have very little interest in reading. My motivation to learn new things has drastically decreased. I am burnt out. I only read occasionally or not at all. Recently I went to the library with a friend and I just felt bored, not excited as I would've once been. I didn't want to read anything and I felt so shy that I didn't even want to talk to the reference librarian to check anything out. I have always been quiet, but can force myself to talk if I need to. I feel like I've lost my personality because reading has always defined me. How can I get that back?

Answers: well there are really two answers to this:

Either
One: People change, and it may be time for you to change also.

or
Two: you just havent found the right book to get you back in the grove yet.

think about it.
good luck.

Reading was something that you liked to do, but in no way does that single hobby define your whole self. Your personality is ever changing, and as you grow older it will change, just as it should.

You mentioned you went through hell, and that I think has caused changes. Maybe you are depressed and losing interest in the things you used to love? If you haven't done so already, it'd be a good idea to talk to someone about what has been going on like a counselor or doctor.

Good luck!

I can't go on like this.?

Right now, my life is starting to pick itself apart. I'm trying to hold on very carefully to everything, and focus on staying strong, but between a very close family member dying of cancer, extreme amounts of work, a self-destructive friend who's bent on making my social life even more difficult for me, how am I supposed to keep myself together?
Sorry for the pity party, it's just that during all this mess, I'm having a hard time trying to keep my mental state clear, and focused. I'm starting to doubt things, starting to become fatigued.
Does anyone have ideas how I can keep my thoughts clear and precise? Right now, I'm having a very creative but messy thought pattern. How can I make them become solid thoughts?

Answers: Get plenty of rest and take things one at a time. Don't take on extra work, and let go of unnecessary social engagements right now so that you don't stress yourself out. Don't be afraid to ask friends for help either. People are there to help you during tough times like these.

Good luck dear.

"Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable - if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise - dwell on these things."
Philippians 4:6 - 8

In addition I would encourage you to set some boundaries especially with this friend. I had a "friend" who brought horrible troubles to my door even when I had troubles of my own. I finally realized that that is not what a friend would do. I have had to set boundaries because I want to help where I can but I need to be well and healthy for my family.

Let this friend know that you are in a difficult place right now and need to be careful to keep yourself well both physically and mentally. Set time limits for your friend - "I have 10 minutes for you to vent but then I really need to get off the phone." Some people are going to be self-destructive no matter what you say or do. A wise person once said - if you continually try to help those who do not genuinely want to be helped - you end up needing help yourself.

I will pray for you tonight and hope you find the peace you need.
Blessings.

I need help! How do I control myself from being suspicious and jealous?

I want to have more trust in people around me, especially my loved ones but somehow I will be weighed down by my instinct/sixth sense that always tells me another thing. And sometimes the instinct/sixth sense came to be true.

Answers: coincidence. just think of the good things about the ppl who you mistrust. it may be hard to do at first. but try, it will help you see things in a different light. trust that good feeling not the bad. things will lighten up, soon. just takes a little work. good luck

Why can't it be my decision to end it?

I've been fighting depression for most of my life and on constant medication for the past 12 years. I could always think of reasons why I shouldn't ..kids, my mother, didn't want to leave behind a mountain of debts..
but my children are grown with their own lives and I've actually managed to get myself out from under a load of debit.
I'm finding it harder to find reasons not to just do it.
Why shouldn't it be my decision? it's my life.
I don't want to end up like my mother who is 88 and is so difficult to live with now that no-one wants her...I cannot conceive of a worse fate than that.
I'm fed up with taking tablets every day to stay balanced. It's getting harder to get out of bed in the mornings...why bother?
I am just so fed up with myself. I took a sick day today from work for no great reason other than...why not? I'm sick of people who look at me and say why are you depressed? like I got up one morning and decided to be depressed today.

Answers: You do not want to end it. You want to stop the suffering the same way I want to stop the seemingly endless suffering.
It is hard for us to believe that life will be different when we are in the middle of depression.
I have also taken medications for 24 years. It is hard to get out of bed in the morning when we are depressed.
I am glad you stayed home today. You are trying to take care of yourself. All we can do is continue to take our meds., keep seeing our therapists and try not to beat ourselves up. YA is good because it lets us know other people understand the suffering that goes on with depression. Thank God For YA.
I hope you and I and everyone else will be feeling somewhat better soon.

So why ask this question? Most people won't encouage or aid you in your suicide. It's not a healthy response and most people are gonna be against this.

I know you have probably heard it all before, but uh, suicide is not the answer. I don't know you and well, I can't judge you. That is just my opinion.

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