Is it normal to think about suicide everyday?

Honestly, I am no help here. The younger me has been in the place where suicide was frequently on my mind. The younger me was filled of hate due to pain from my childhood and heartbreak. But the older me, though I have mental issues, is on the fence. A part thinks thinking of death has become the norm. So many people think about it, even though they may not speak up. However, thinking and doing are two different things. We should not act of these thoughts. EVER! In stead, think about how your loss would hurt the people around you. I tell you, there are soooo many people who would love and miss you. Do you not know that YOU are why the world is better? You are valuable, important, special, and loved.

Thoughts of death have held power over you and you are not sure where to turn or what to do and the day in and the day out of the matter keeps coming back to you and in this there seems like a loss of peace and hope where no light can be seen in the mess that life has become in your thoughts. This touchstone of darkness keeps repeating on and on and on and on and there appears to be no end in such thoughts and nowhere else to turn, but think about it again and again, without fail.

It is unusual to think about suicide everyday. This usually happens when a traumatic even occurs. If someone is extremely upset for a long period of time they might feel suicidal. It is important to have support. Support can help with comfort and feeling needed. It can also keep you and your mind busy. It is also important to ger as much information from that person as much as possible to see what their intent is to harm themselves. I would ask now tell me have you had any thoughts on harming yourself? If, so do you have a plan to harm yourself?

My answer to this question would have to be no. It is not normal to think about suicide daily. The reason this may be happening on a regular basis is the state of your thoughts and being in a depressed state of mind to long. If this is happening I would suggest that you seek professional help. It is not a good thing to be in that state of mind for long periods of time. Are you alone at home or are there others around you? Is there anyone that you trust that you can talk to about this problem? Keeping silent about what you are feeling is not good nor safe. I am so sorry that you are entertaining these thoughts daily. We here at 7cups would love to support you and listen to you. Just please find the courage to reach out for help.

As blunt as this may sound, no it is not. Suicide is a serious matter and involves the act of killing a human being. It may not seem as serious to you as an individual as you are speaking about performing it on yourself, however, try to imagine yourself performing the act of murder on someone else. Would you still be able to do it? When you have suicide thoughts, try to think about the fact that you have been given the opportunity to walk this earth, make an identity of yourself and create your own story. Instead of thinking back to the earlier chapters of your story that may have caused these suicidal thoughts, try thinking forward of what your story might have in store for you. As someone who has thought of what it would be like, I can justify that the future will have things planned for you that you may not ever expect. Try to get yourself out of that mindset of "maybe I should do it" and find things that are a reason not to, whether it is something that seems as insignificant as "I shouldn't because I laughed at a meme/joke today". Repeating good things will lift your mood up even if it takes time. If this does not seem right for you, try thinking about your family, if you have a good bond with them try thinking about how devastated they will feel to lose you.

At times, I’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts, even on a weekly basis. Sometimes I’m able to ignore them. I might be driving to meet a friend for brunch and briefly think about driving my car off the road. The thought might catch me off-guard, but it quickly passes through my mind and I go about my day. But other times, these thoughts stick around. It’s like a huge weight is dropped onto me, and I’m struggling to get out from underneath it. I suddenly get an intense urge and desire to end it all, and the thoughts can start to overwhelm me. In those moments, I’m convinced I’ll do anything to get out from under that weight, even if it means ending my life. It’s like there’s a glitch in my brain that’s triggered and my mind goes haywire. Even if that glitch is actually temporary, it can feel like it will last forever With time, though, I’ve become more aware of these thoughts and found ways to manage when things get tough. It’s taken a lot of practice, but simply being aware of the lies my brain tells me when I’m suicidal helps to combat them. If this last year has taught me anything, it’s that no matter what depression tells you, there’s always hope.

I think it depends on the circumstances. It is often a symptom of depression which can be treated, but because people don't normally talk about, it can become a bigger problem over time. It is also a symptom of other issues like personality disorders, ptsd, addiction, and se,xual abuse... I have thought about grief and death, but not necessarily suicide, for me it's like a constant dullness or feeling of boredom every day. It feels more like emotions are trapped in the body and that death can be a helpful release, but I rarely thought about a specific plan to carry it out...

If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or another, you should call the suicide hotline for your area. Suicidal thoughts are not normal and can be a sign of major depression. If someone is experiencing these sorts of thoughts, they should seek professional help immediately so that a safety plan can be put into place. Remember always that this period of time is not forever, and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes to get there, we need to be able to rely on assistance and that is okay. Sometimes getting help seems like an impossible task, but just reaching out can begin the journey to feeling better and being the best you that you can be.

No it is not normal and it may be a sign that something is wrong. I do not have suicidal thoughts as much as I had when I was deep in my depression; but they still occur from time to time. They happen during times when I have a lot of stress (in particular family stress with my wife). If you are having suicidal thoughts daily, PLEASE GO TO THE ER IMMEDIATELY. The sooner you work on getting help the sooner you can get better. I checked myself in and stayed about a week, so it may not be a long stay; but do not worry about that part. The goal is to stop those thoughts, even if you are confident that you will not act on them. It's not normal, but you are not a freak or weird and there is nothing to be ashamed about. You just need some help. Good Luck!!!

No, it is not normal amongst the general population to have sustained suicidal tendencies. However, this should never be taken as a sign that your feelings are not valid and you do not deserve safe spaces to vent your emotions. Suicide is an extremely serious topic to discuss and consider, but there are often moments where we might trivialize it because we think that our disappearance from this world would have little, if any, effect on other people, which is not the case. It takes time and support from your loved ones and other people you trust in order to be able to think of suicide less frequently, but it is always possible to consciously choose not to act on those thoughts.