Men & Womens Health

Break the Silence for Suicide Attempt Survivors

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Being a suicide attempt survivor, it did not occur to me specialized care may prevent the next attempt. I made my  first attempt 43 years ago at age nine with a razor blade. The attempts were not from mental illness but severe child abuse. I hated my parents for abusing me, hated myself, hated not having anyone to tell. I hated every aspect of my life, death my friend.

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14 thoughts on “Break the Silence for Suicide Attempt Survivors”

    1. Hi
      I’m glad you stopped by to ask your questions.
      Yes, to all the above. I’m 52 and my husband is my first true relationship. I had a 10 yr period of hypomania or mania. Sounds great, it’s not. I acted like a whore, had no regard for who I was with. If someone didn’t run, they would run after seeing my moods. I lived crazy.
      I had a 13 yr relationship yet never faithful and did what I wanted. I wouldn’t pick up his laundry while there getting mine.
      The worse part was spent trying to hide my bad decisions. My husband didn’t believe I had an illness.
      I’ve been married now 15 years, never cheated and we live a very normal life. Trust issues are always an issue because of my abuse back ground, but I don’t distrust him.
      I think one important step taken with my husband, on our third date I told him everything about my illness, the behaviors and things I will do. It hasn’t always been easy, no marriage/relationship is.
      I haven’t had a long distance relationship. I’ve heard it takes everything you have to keep it together. Many people do everyday, mental illness or unresolved issues from abuse.
      I don’t have the answers, but you’ve asked the questions which show me you are on the right track.
      Have a great day. Good luck and hope you’ll stop by again.
      :)
      M

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      1. Thanks for your reply.Its really tough to get out of times when you care for someone love them when in need and at the time hated by every one but a time comes when you get a reply “This is the end”.I have written a blog for the same.
        Have a nice time and health.

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    1. I have met many survivors on WP. Life throws crap on us, some worse than others. At 52 I’ve worked thru 98% of issues. What I realized a couple weeks ago is the eternal responses stay with us. Looking at myself I see many behaviors of a survivor of any type.
      The great news is we are here and moving forward.
      Have a great evening.
      :)
      M

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