A friend took his life this weekend

[carno90]

I'm all sorts of fucked up about it. We grew distant in recent years, but this hurts like you can't believe. I too have considered taking my own life in recent years - even attempting to do so as recent as October. I've been fighting my fight and I feel like things are getting better, but now I can't stop thinking what if my best isn't good enough? I know I shouldn't think like that, but in light of recent events, I can't seem to help it. I feel like I've taken 100 steps back after I it's taken weeks to move 10 steps forward.

[Mullinax18666]

My step sister hung herself last year.She was a heavy drug user and had an extremely difficult childhood.The really sad part is it was her 12 year old son that found her.I thought about suicide many times tried 2 different times .After my sister Heather did it i don't think I will because I don't won't to hurt a person that finds my dead body.

[Hidden]

So sorry to hear about your friend. Your best friend is a good person and will always be with you.

With you stopping yourself from doing the same already shows strength in which you have.

You are one strong fighter and for sure you have gotten through tough times. Big accomplishment there.

The event you are going through about your friend is an emotional event to face. Such will make you feel as if you have fallen back a bit.

When such emotions take place it will seem all has slowed down. Losses as your friend do cause those type of feelings as to reactions.

It is for sure you are doing your best. Try not to rush when doing so because that is what slows things down. Keep things at a steady pace, and if you feel you need to speed up a bit, do so, but not to much. More complications will form from doing so especially on the emotional side.

Hang in there, and try not to think if you’re doing your best. Rather know your doing your best. 😊

[Samson1953]

It is so sad to hear about your friend n the pain that it brings you. But please dont give up

try to remember the good things about him. Also try to recall how much better you were doing b4 this happened n try to get that good feeling back n go with it. you are loved n belong here on this earth.

[Hidden]

I’m sorry for your loss. Keep your fight going, each day can be a new beginning, you are so worth it 😊

[AZ1970]

I am so sorry for your loss. What a horrific thing, to lose a friend that way. You are grieving. You have not lost ground. Your heart and mind are in pain. Be very forgiving and gentle with yourself. If you have a counselor, try to see him/her as soon as you can. There are grief groups as well that may help you.

[Rachel2535]

My heart is breaking for you and your friend! I was suicidal for 25 years attempted it only once but so glad I didn’t succeed. Please know there is hope the step backward will get less and the steps forward will get farther. Do you have a pastor, counselor or mentor you can chat with about everything? Thank you for reaching out! I am praying for you. -Rachel