Discussion Does anybody else feel they have to attempt to gain a will to live?

[KnightOfSwords]

I know healing is not linear process and it takes time. But sometimes I think maybe the missing piece to solution is an actual suicide attempt. It may sound stupid especially to those who attempted and survived but is there any chance that being close to death knock some sense back in me? Is it common? Can it be that such an intense and scary experience avert my eyes from death? Or in case the attempt is successful, I don't have to worry about recovery amymore.

Want to hear what you think

 

[MissAbyss]

No, because it is highly likely that you will be left with shame, guilt, or regret after the failed attempt, like many survivors. On top of that, you can have lasting consequences, including emotional distress and irreversible outcomes, which you may have to live with for a long time.

Like you said, healing isn't a linear process and it takes time. It comes with a wide range of emotions and feelings. Try to find acceptance in that, then that acceptance will become your anchor.