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Feeling suicidal

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One2late · 08/07/2021 12:54

So I feel as though one day I will just let go. Everytime I think I will end it all I think of the pain I would cause to everyone. After the last week when my relative got married I actually realised my absence wouldn't cause any pain to anyone long term. Ok they may be sad but my absence would be felt. There is no who needs me or depends on me. I realised more and more I'm a nuisance. I never try to be, I try my best to be nice and helpful but I'm regarded as a nuisance.

Since my childhood I've been ridiculed and just not acknowledged by friends, family and parents alike.

Simple things that come naturally to people are a struggle to me/for me.

I'm tired and genuinly have no one to talk to. I've never been the one anyone rushes to spend time with, as an adult and when I was a child. I'm always on the outside looking in.

I can't physically end my life but I've no fear if I did die.

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EllieStartingOver · 08/07/2021 13:01

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way.

You can talk to us Flowers

DaniAlana · 08/07/2021 13:01

It sounds like you're quite isolated with how you feel at the moment.
Have you ever been able to share these thoughts and feelings with anyone in your support network?

Undermyunbrella · 08/07/2021 13:03

I hear you. I have kids that keep me going and honestly if I didnt have them....would I actually go through with? Who knows...I have thought about how plenty of times.

I suggest you go see a doctor and tell them how your feeling. Please dont 'end it' keep talking on here, the posters offer great advice even just a chat. Flowers

Thinkingoutsidethebox · 08/07/2021 13:04

Why do you think you are regarded as a nuisance?

I would be delighted to have a friend who tries to be nice and to be helpful. Maybe you're surrounded by the wrong types?

One2late · 08/07/2021 13:04

I don't really have a support network. I don't think anyone would take notice. I mean I wouldn't physically end everything but I feel as though if it happened in some natural way I would be relieved of the battle that's going on inside my head.

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One2late · 08/07/2021 13:08

Maybe I am jist deluded into thinking I'm a nice person. I'm probably the problem and that's why people just don't want to be around me. I've realised no matter what I do, I'm going deal with passive aggressive bull crap and just be ignored.

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One2late · 08/07/2021 13:09

If I started detailing everything here a. it would sound very petty and b. It would be very telling if anyone I know is on here.

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notawittyname1954 · 08/07/2021 13:11

I am sure more people would take notice than you think. I agree about talking to a doctor. When I felt like this they were able to give me medication and counselling. Even letting it out to a complete stranger helps in fact sometimes you can be more open than with people you know. I am so sorry you feel like this. Is there any little thing that brings you pleasure.

soniamumsnet · 08/07/2021 13:17

Hello @One2late, we are really sorry to hear you are feeling this way.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website or email them on [email protected].

Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we really hope you will be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to seek RL help and support as well.

We also like to remind everyone that, although we're awed daily by the astonishing support our members give each other through life's trickier twists and turns, we'd always caution anyone never to give more of themselves to another poster, emotionally or financially, than they can afford to spare.

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DaniAlana · 08/07/2021 13:17

@One2late

I don't really have a support network. I don't think anyone would take notice. I mean I wouldn't physically end everything but I feel as though if it happened in some natural way I would be relieved of the battle that's going on inside my head.
Oh Hun, I'm so sorry to hear that you feel this way. Sometimes the way we feel and how things actually are, aren't the same. Our brains can play cruel tricks on us.

Within just 20mins of posting this, various strangers have noticed you and how much you're struggling at the moment.
My hope for you is that sharing what's going on for you with those closet to you will give them a chance to notice you too ❤️

IsThePopeCatholic · 08/07/2021 13:19

Op, go and see a doctor and maybe get some counselling. It’s true that life is harder for some people than for others, and often there seems to be no reason. Some people are naturally popular and seem to make very little effort whilst others have to work really hard on their relationships.

If you think you are a nice person then I’m sure you are. It sounds as though you need to work on your self-esteem, op. As the saying goes, you need to love yourself first . Good luck, op.

HorticulturalGraveyard · 08/07/2021 13:19

I can relate to your post completely, I feel exactly the same way. You're not alone.
I won't do anything as I fear how damaging it would be to my DC. They are the only things keeping me here.
I have made an appointment to speak to my GP to ask for help. Have you sought any medical help?

layladomino · 08/07/2021 13:20

Please make a GP appointment now. They could help with accessing support and also perhaps medication if it would help until you're feeling stronger. Then you can start on a plan to get yourself closer to where you would like to be. When you feel a bit stronger you can start to take some control. Make lists. Make small changes towards your goals. We are here and we're listening.

Thinkingoutsidethebox · 08/07/2021 13:20

Sometimes those things we think of as petty do add up over time.

Also, I think that a lot of people are more inclined towards self-centredness than they are towards considering the feelings of others.

If you are continually feeling like nobody is considering you, it can get you down. You just have to keep on going in the hope that there will be someone (there will be) who will restore your faith in the kindness of others.

One2late · 08/07/2021 13:22

@Undermyunbrella

I hear you. I have kids that keep me going and honestly if I didnt have them....would I actually go through with? Who knows...I have thought about how plenty of times.

I suggest you go see a doctor and tell them how your feeling. Please dont 'end it' keep talking on here, the posters offer great advice even just a chat. Flowers

I have no kids. I'm 39. I wanted kids. I wanted a normal life. Instead I cared for terminally sick mother who died, then my father who I found passed away in his sleep when I was younger.

My mother I realise now had mental health issues herself and lived a hard life. I was accused of being the cause of the fights between her and my dad. I don't want to be nasty to my mum because she's passed on now but she didn't really like me and belittled me in front of everyone.

They both died and I was left with nothing. Then just squandered away my years in depression.

My siblings two of them are just bullies. One of them has been in the limelight and takes offence to anyone outdoing her. Even though the intention is not to out do her but to do something nice.

Simple things like throwing a party for a relative who is getting married and inviting the whole family has triggered this sibling to become passive aggressive.
Somehow she has spilled her venom to my other siblings and nieces and nephews who became distant from me. My brother is basically her shadow so in support of her is obnoxious in how he talks to me.

I've been the host to these two siblings the most. But they treat me like utter shit and it hurts. I mean even when they say nasty things I'm acting a clown because I'm accused of being aggressive. I'm not...I just blow my lid when I've had enough.

I've gone through it all. I was antidepressants and had to dinners for my family on the behest of my sister because I lived in the family home. When I got upset i was told my mental health was my own problems and i had caused it due to drugs. (I smoked a little weed when i was in 6th form like for a few months). That's not the cause of my mental health though. I was a severly depressed child since I was primary school.

I took over food on 3 occasions while this relative was getting married in spite of having had surgery. I got no acknowledgement.

It seems so petty but caught my relative who was getting married give a thank you gift to my sibling and her daughter. They quickly put it away. I'm not upset I never got s gift at all. But the way it was done. I mean surely spending over 500 on this person's wedding begs for atleast a hug and thank you so much for all you did?

Lots of things.

I just realised I've been mistaken. I just want to disappear and never return

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Orf1abc · 08/07/2021 13:31

You don't sound petty at all. We reach breaking point when it's one thing after another, they build up on top of each other and we're weighed down underneath it all. And there's always someone to add something on top of the great big heap.

I can't offer any long term solutions, but can you get away for a few days? A nice hotel and a change of scene, just helping to take the edge off things. Or can you do something at home, fresh bedding, nice food? You deserve to be looked after too.

One2late · 08/07/2021 13:39

That's what makes my heart break. There is no to look after me at all. I had surgery and my husband whined about having to isolate with me for 3 days prior. I told him I would have thought you'd do that without and issue. He replied with maybe you should think it's a big ask considering I cant work and that's my livelihood. He hadn't taken the day of my surgery off. When he realised he had to he got angry saying g he had not taken the day off. He said I didnt tell him. I got really angry and frustrated that I even needed to ask him this. He said I was a liar, trouble causer and attention seeker. That I was making up the fact I told him. I could not fathom that he didnt think I needed someone around after having surgery.

When you see siblings husband everyone just reject you, life has no purpose. I know some people will say divorce him but I don't think mentally I could manage that. I'm not strong enough for it

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One2late · 08/07/2021 13:40

If I divorced him I know my family would never support me either. I've learnt this much in the years I've been alive. Stupid stuff that's said to me that they would never say to each other.

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OliveToboogie · 08/07/2021 13:55

I can so relate to everything you said. I have been there and I know your pain. If you haven't done so plz plz go see your doctor. I have been on antidepressants now for a good number of years and anti anxiety meds. They make such a difference. I am here please PM if you want to talk. I am here for you xx

SarahDarah · 08/07/2021 14:55

@One2late I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. You sound like such a lovely person Flowers
Unfortunately this world favours a lot of the wrong people, therefore it does NOT mean there's anything wrong with you just because you feel don't fit in. Look at who we have as prime minister and was democratically elected due to his surface level "charm"! If that doesn't show how utterly superficial and worthless people's opinions are, I don't know what does. Your kindness and difference is exactly what we need in the world. There are so many others who feel like you so you're absolutely not alone Flowers

Just know that you're a unique person who can never be replaced and you're just as valuable as everybody else. You have your own unique contribution to give. Have you tried some good therapy? Having a career break ? Trying a new passion? Hang on, we all care about you Smile

One2late · 08/07/2021 16:03

Honestly I've given up for other people always just to feel wanted. I wonder if I'm in denial and there are my characteristics that make people absloutley hate me? To be honest I hate myself. Thank you everyone who is on here being so kind.

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Undermyunbrella · 09/07/2021 23:24

How are you doing today? @One2late

One2late · 10/07/2021 10:44

Hello @undermyumberella, your kind message just checking up warmed my heart. I'm ok. I have these moments where I feel I've had enough of sitting in a dark hole and want everything to end. I go back to the dark hole and stay there. I've watched all my dreams fly by.

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One2late · 10/07/2021 11:02

[quote SarahDarah]@One2late I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. You sound like such a lovely person Flowers
Unfortunately this world favours a lot of the wrong people, therefore it does NOT mean there's anything wrong with you just because you feel don't fit in. Look at who we have as prime minister and was democratically elected due to his surface level "charm"! If that doesn't show how utterly superficial and worthless people's opinions are, I don't know what does. Your kindness and difference is exactly what we need in the world. There are so many others who feel like you so you're absolutely not alone Flowers

Just know that you're a unique person who can never be replaced and you're just as valuable as everybody else. You have your own unique contribution to give. Have you tried some good therapy? Having a career break ? Trying a new passion? Hang on, we all care about you Smile[/quote]
I should know this, you're right. I let people treat me like the clown. I'm the butt of everyone's joke. I figure if they're laughing at me I'm fulfilling some purpose. I'm needy, but I dont know if that's right, not sure I know what that means. I don't ask for anything I don't take up anyone's time. Gatherings dinners weddings parties, I do this alone. Dont really fit in any group.

I don't think I'll have children so the dream of having my children my family will never transpire.

I was breaking down yesterday in tears. I was going over the things my mum would say to me as a child. Just over fighting with my brother. We were kids like primary school kids just kids fighting, and shed say I was out to kill my brother because I was jealous. In my language it was a horrible thing to say, especially to a child roughly translated it meant to be cooking in jealousy or stewing in jealousy. Ahe would say my skin colour was dull because of my jealousy. I wasnt jealous. We just fought as kids do.

For a long time I thought the pinishement I got as a child was deserving until one day I had a discussion with someone and said I would never ever hurt my child. Beating and dragging a child and locking them or threatening to throw them in the cellar. I remember clinging to the door frames petrified crying. I never deserved that as a child. No child deserves that no matter how bad it is what they do. No one. Ever. Being threatened that she would tell ny dad once he returned home. Yet no mention of what anyone else did. I used get bullied at school because well I was surrounded by bitches. Never had any friends and used to take any little toys I had and exchange them to have a friend for the day.

Got to secondary school and my mum would count my money out. Give me 10p extra in case my money went up for my free meals. It was never enough. I could never eat a full meal if I was starving. It was different when my brother started at school he would get about 10 20 £ a week for pocket money. I told myself it was just the times, maybe we were broke when I was growing up. I know the truth.

My mum ridiculed me in front if everyone. As a result I have siblings 2 of which are extreme in continuing their ridiculing.

One sibling I've lost my marbles with and we have sort of come to terms and got better. He doesnt really have any conversation with me, he just speaks when I talk to him. Doesnt message or anything I do all that. He is welcomed to my home always and sometimes I feel I know how he works and is only putting up with me as he needs a place to stay when he visits. This sibling is strategic. His manner of talking to me is beyond acceptable. Sometimes I dont know what I did.

My second sibling is just envious.

I don't even know why I'm going on. I don't say anything back to anyone. It really takes a lot to make me flip my switch. Most of the time I dont know what is being said to me until after I've left.

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One2late · 10/07/2021 11:18

I got side tracked. My point was yes I should people are shit. When your own mother can do that.

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