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I get more and more of a warm feeling to commit suicide, it's a scary thought to face an end to my body. Well I've been living in it for a long time, long enough to see the advantage of leaving all that pain behind.

The anger has gotten to toxic levels, and I can't seem to pull out of this nose dive. But I pray that life will have some mercy and take me in my sleep, or a heart attack. I mean on average I should have died by now.
 

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I don't know what to say mate. I've felt suicidal many times in the past. Thankfully I never went through with it and now my life is wonderful (I would never have believed that possible during my darkest days).

Never give up hope my friend.

My thoughts are with you.
 
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I get more and more of a warm feeling to commit suicide, it's a scary thought to face an end to my body. Well I've been living in it for a long time, long enough to see the advantage of leaving all that pain behind.

The anger has gotten to toxic levels, and I can't seem to pull out of this nose dive. But I pray that life will have some mercy and take me in my sleep, or a heart attack. I mean on average I should have died by now.
Aren't you going about what you want wrong?

If your anger has gotten to toxic levels, ask God to help you deal with this anger. It will probably not go away quickly, but God will help you deal with it. Ask Him to soften your heart, give you a heart of peace and of forgiveness (because usually anger is at someone else). Ask Him to show you the way of Christ, because Christ did not have unrighteous anger.

Why are you seeking to pull yourself out? You have not been able to do so so far, so what makes you think that it is something you can do on your own? God will help you, He is there waiting for you to pray, to ask, to believe that He is who He says He is. Did He not love you first? Does He not love you? Yes He does. There is nothing you can do to loose the love of God.

Can I pray with you? I hope it is ok, pray along with me, ok?

"Dear Lord, I haven't always placed my faith in your hands, nor have I always casted my fears and problems upon you. I like so many others, try to straighten out my own life, try to do it all within my own strength, but it is such a burden. Jesus, please help me carry this burden, because I know when You carry our burdens, your yoke is light and it is not a burden for you. You want Your Children to cast their cares on You, because You care for us. This is Your rest that you promise us, that you help carry our burdens when we release them to you in faith. I know it is a process, turning my heart from hate and anger, to love and peace, but I know Your promises to me. That You will NEVER leave me or forsake me. That I am Your Child, today, tomorrow and always. That you do not always move as fast as I would like You to move, but that You do things in Your timing and that faith is what You desire and what I need to commit to. You promise that when we ask for faith, that You will help us and over time we will become stronger in faith. I know You always listen when I pray. When I pray in tears and sorrow and when I pray in joy and thanksgiving. You want me to come to you anytime and always. You want to know me and hear about my life. Any and all of it. No matter what it is or what I am feeling you are there for me and will be always! Amen"

P.S. I have also been suicidal in the past, I have Clinical Depression, but Jesus OVERCOMES all things. You have to know that you are feeling low. You are feeling that you cannot overcome that you cannot get better. But those are "feelings" but God's Word is based on "truth". Feelings change, God's Truth does not change.

I will be looking up some verses for you that tell us what some of God's promises are to His Children. Do not mistake your 'feelings' for what and who you are. Feelings come and go.
 
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Aren't you going about what you want wrong?

If your anger has gotten to toxic levels, ask God to help you deal with this anger. It will probably not go away quickly, but God will help you deal with it. Ask Him to soften your heart, give you a heart of peace and of forgiveness (because usually anger is at someone else). Ask Him to show you the way of Christ, because Christ did not have unrighteous anger.

Why are you seeking to pull yourself out? You have not been able to do so so far, so what makes you think that it is something you can do on your own? God will help you, He is there waiting for you to pray, to ask, to believe that He is who He says He is. Did He not love you first? Does He not love you? Yes He does. There is nothing you can do to loose the love of God.

Can I pray with you? I hope it is ok, pray along with me, ok?

"Dear Lord, I haven't always placed my faith in your hands, nor have I always casted my fears and problems upon you. I like so many others, try to straighten out my own life, try to do it all within my own strength, but it is such a burden. Jesus, please help me carry this burden, because I know when You carry our burdens, your yoke is light and it is not a burden for you. You want Your Children to cast their cares on You, because You care for us. This is Your rest that you promise us, that you help carry our burdens when we release them to you in faith. I know it is a process, turning my heart from hate and anger, to love and peace, but I know Your promises to me. That You will NEVER leave me or forsake me. That I am Your Child, today, tomorrow and always. That you do not always move as fast as I would like You to move, but that You do things in Your timing and that faith is what You desire and what I need to commit to. You promise that when we ask for faith, that You will help us and over time we will become stronger in faith. I know You always listen when I pray. When I pray in tears and sorrow and when I pray in joy and thanksgiving. You want me to come to you anytime and always. You want to know me and hear about my life. Any and all of it. No matter what it is or what I am feeling you are there for me and will be always! Amen"

P.S. I have also been suicidal in the past, I have Clinical Depression, but Jesus OVERCOMES all things. You have to know that you are feeling low. You are feeling that you cannot overcome that you cannot get better. But those are "feelings" but God's Word is based on "truth". Feelings change, God's Truth does not change.

I will be looking up some verses for you that tell us what some of God's promises are to His Children. Do not mistake your 'feelings' for what and who you are. Feelings come and go.
Frankly I'm sick of calling out to God day and night.
 
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Frankly I'm sick of calling out to God day and night.
Are you praying asking for wisdom or for God to just change things? Asking Him to help you by changing something in you or asking Him to just fix it?

How are you calling out to God day and night?
 
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Are you praying asking for wisdom or for God to just change things? Asking Him to help you by changing something in you or asking Him to just fix it?

How are you calling out to God day and night?
It comes from my inner most part.
 
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It comes from my inner most part.
Can you be more specific? Asking for advice will not get you far unless you really tell us what is going on. We all want what is best for you and to help, but we cannot help if we do not know the circumstances and what is going on?
 
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Can you be more specific? Asking for advice will not get you far unless you really tell us what is going on. We all want what is best for you and to help, but we cannot help if we do not know the circumstances and what is going on?
Oh ok, usually I can't say anything but make groaning sounds. Kind of like...Whhh, errr, hmmph.
 
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We are here to honestly try to help you. But we need to know what is going on.
Oh right, I smashed everything up. I smashed up every crappy relationship in my family, it's unreparable.

There was serious collateral damage on all sides, but it had to be done.

Nothing changes if nothing changes.
 
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Oh right, I smashed everything up. I smashed up every crappy relationship in my family, it's unreparable.

There was serious collateral damage on all sides, but it had to be done.

Nothing changes if nothing changes.
Sometimes all we can do is let someone know if we are sorry. Then it is up to that individual to also forgive.

What is important though, is for you to free your heart from a lack of peace in the situation, which means doing all that you can do from your end. We cannot control other people and what they choose to do, but we can control ourselves.

What can you do to free your heart from hurt feelings, or anger or a lack of peace? What will help you get through this?
 
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Sometimes all we can do is let someone know if we are sorry. Then it is up to that individual to also forgive.

What is important though, is for you to free your heart from a lack of peace in the situation, which means doing all that you can do from your end. We cannot control other people and what they choose to do, but we can control ourselves.

What can you do to free your heart from hurt feelings, or anger or a lack of peace? What will help you get through this?
Reality.
 
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I will be here if you decide that you 'really' do want help. Maybe your OP is for attention and was never put forward as something you needed help with.

May God bless you with insight and knowledge of your own pain and finding freedom from it.
 
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I get more and more of a warm feeling to commit suicide, it's a scary thought to face an end to my body. Well I've been living in it for a long time, long enough to see the advantage of leaving all that pain behind.

The anger has gotten to toxic levels, and I can't seem to pull out of this nose dive. But I pray that life will have some mercy and take me in my sleep, or a heart attack. I mean on average I should have died by now.
Are you sure that what follows a suicide would be better?
 
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I get more and more of a warm feeling to commit suicide, it's a scary thought to face an end to my body. Well I've been living in it for a long time, long enough to see the advantage of leaving all that pain behind.

The anger has gotten to toxic levels, and I can't seem to pull out of this nose dive. But I pray that life will have some mercy and take me in my sleep, or a heart attack. I mean on average I should have died by now.

You need to go get some professional counseling and medical attention. "Now" would be preferred ... Don't do yourself a big disfavor either spiritually or physically by not reaching out and getting some help, believeume.

Peace
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You need to go get some professional counseling and medical attention. "Now" would be preferred ... Don't do yourself a big disfavor either spiritually or physically by not reaching out and getting some help, believeume.

Peace
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Done it all
 
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I will be here if you decide that you 'really' do want help. Maybe your OP is for attention and was never put forward as something you needed help with.

May God bless you with insight and knowledge of your own pain and finding freedom from it.
What? Ok help me, what more information do you need. I'll tell you more, just start asking questions.
 
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This thread has been moved from Exploring Christianity to General Struggles.

This is a no debate, supportive forum. Please no graphic descriptions of self-harm or suicide. Discussion of thoughts, of anger, and related issues are appropriate.

Some posts have been removed in a clean up due to the move.
 
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I don't know what to say mate. I've felt suicidal many times in the past. Thankfully I never went through with it and now my life is wonderful (I would never have believed that possible during my darkest days).

Never give up hope my friend.

My thoughts are with you.
Well thank you, that was nice.
 
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I get more and more of a warm feeling to commit suicide, it's a scary thought to face an end to my body. Well I've been living in it for a long time, long enough to see the advantage of leaving all that pain behind.

The anger has gotten to toxic levels, and I can't seem to pull out of this nose dive. But I pray that life will have some mercy and take me in my sleep, or a heart attack. I mean on average I should have died by now.

How long have you been depressed? Did anything happen to you or did it always just seem that way?
 
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