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Please share an interesting fact about overcoming suicidal thoughts.

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Ignore: Feelings of loss and helplessness can cause profound despair, but seeking help will pull you upwards.

Answered 1/10/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Make sure to work with the psychiatrist to avoid suicidal ideation.

Answered 4/22/2014

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Positive thought, fun friends, activity helps. Brain only focus on 1 thought at a time make it good.

Answered 8/7/2017

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Never keep suicidal thoughts to yourself; tell your doctor because there are treatments available!

Answered 7/21/2014

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Ignore: Please, don't keep these thoughts to yourself; ask a loved one to help you seek professional help.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: It is helpful to talk to a professional.Don't suffer in silence.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Ignore: Find hope because God Loves you.

Answered 6/12/2014

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Ignore: Know that YOU MATTER. You are precious and important.

Answered 5/20/2015

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

The: The estimated annual costs associated with suicide are $15.5 billion in the United States.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“But: “But in the end one needs more courage to live than to kill himself.” Albert Camus.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“Suicide: “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“To: “To make yourself something less than you can be- that too is a form of suicide.” B. Lichtenberg.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“More: “More than one soul dies in a suicide.”.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Happiness: Happiness is something that comes into our lives through doors we don't even remember leaving open.

Answered 7/10/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tough: Tough times are there so you can have a good time later on-- and really appreciate it!” Unknown.

Answered 7/10/2014

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Ignore: The overwhelming majority of those who immediately find someone to talk to will avoid that option.

Answered 11/14/2014

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Ignore: Need Professional support and guidance when having suicidal thoughts. ER if feel like acting on them.

Answered 11/27/2014

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