I know these are platitudes, but I've been despairing for the last year, and I think they somewhat help me get by, despite my seemingly purposeless existence. In case anybody else feels hopeless at any time, I thought I'd share this.

It's selfish
Things may always change for the better (This too shall pass)
What doesn't kill you may make you stronger
You're a unique individual; there will never be another person like you again
You'll always have something to offer
You have nothing to lose by continuing to live
There's purpose to your existence; a reason why you're here (don't argue)
There are people who are worse off than you are
You should always seek help - talk to someone - before making a move

how do you know I have nothing to lose by continuing to live? what if I take my own life to make other lives better, is it still selfish?

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Originally posted by Redd what if I take my own life to make other lives better, is it still selfish?

Whose lives? It's selfish because you probably have friends and family who would be aggrieved because of the act.

I'd normally defend someone's right to end their own life, and the "it's selfish" line usually makes me very angry - but, if you're thinking of ending your life yourself, get all the professional help you need (not sure you're seeing a therapist, for example) and by all means, don't just stick to these catchphrases... go do something awesome!

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Originally posted by AlphaStarred Whose lives? It's selfish because you probably have friends and family who would be aggrieved because of the act.

Actually, believing this is selfish would be very selfish of them. A person lost a life, for crying out loud, can you really compare any pain you feel to the despair that drove someone to suicide?!

All right, I'll stop

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Can this also be applied to Hitler?

WHO HERE IS BIPOLAR?

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Originally posted by Lira I'd normally defend someone's right to end their own life, and the "it's selfish" line usually makes me very angry - but, if you're thinking of ending your life yourself, get all the professional help you need (not sure you're seeing a therapist, for example) and by all means, don't just stick to these catchphrases... go do something awesome! Actually, believing this is selfish would be very selfish of them. A person lost a life, for crying out loud, can you really compare any pain you feel to the despair that drove someone to suicide?! All right, I'll stop

I'm sorry, I should've been more specific. It's selfish in the sense that you may be the only thing your parent(s) have left, and the ultimate purpose and joy of their existence. Suicide may steal the only thing your parent(s) have left, perhaps the sole reason for their own existence.

It's hard to do something awesome when you're in despair.

It's selfish to commit suicide? Oh waaah waaaah I don't have my friend anymore waaah waaah STFU! I've had friends commit suicide, several in fact, and it's far more selfish for you to want to have your friend around, if that means he or she has to live a life filled with little but pain. You really don't think people who take their own lives haven't thought about so in great detail before doing so? Sure, some of them may employ fallacious logic, and could be in need of friendly counseling, but some people are just doomed. Disallowing them to end their suffering is pretty fucking selfish.

That being said, whenever I feel down, things get a little too real and I'm in need of a pick-me-up, I just listen to this little piece of aural cocaine.

CHARLIE WONT YOU PLEASE GO INTO THAT CAVE by Alfi on Mixcloud

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ALFI - BOHICA - DJ MIX (Stream+Dropbox)

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Originally posted by Redd WHO HERE IS BIPOLAR?

Is this sarcasm? I think I am, hence my despair.

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Originally posted by itsamemario but some people are just doomed.

I think that's bullshit. You're definitely doomed if you commit suicide.

MS paint comics always cheer me up.

I had never noticed it had my birth year on my shirt

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