Sciencemuller
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So, nearly two years ago I booked my self into a fancy hotel for a night without telling anyone.
I tried to kill myself.
I was found the next morning and taken to the emergency room.
They pumped my stomach and stitched me up.
I spent a couple of weeks in a psych ward before I could go home.
I quit my job and moved back home.
I'm fine now. Well, I'm taking my medication. I'm still clinically depressed, but I'm fine.
The thing is, I know for the next two weeks, until the "anniversary" its all I will be able to think about.
I get such vivid flashbacks, it's like I'm living it over and over again.
And there is nothing I can do to stop it.
I know the world is crazy right now.
And I know this isn't the worst thing anyone is going through right now, not even close.
But I can't sleep
Because every time I try
I feel like I'm back in that fucking hotel room
So instead of sleeping
I'm going to look at funny pictures on the internet
And try to distract myself from the nonsense in my heaf
Like this pokemon one
Or this one, with the adorable business dog
Or this one,
I'm going to keep looking at these dumn pictures
Which I have mostly stolen from you guys
Until I fall asleep
And hopefully
Some of you lovely people will look at them too
And maybe
The will take your mind off the nonsense in you head
Or the crazyness in the world
Just until you can sleep
Or maybe finish pooping.
Stay inside and wash your hands.
Cat tax, Axl. Fun fact, at this very moment I can hear him tormenting a small creature downstairs. He is an unstoppable killer, and my fluffy baby.
TheEighthJuror
I read your story before the memes. I'm glad you failed, OP. Just succeed in getting past today. Then two weeks. Then another year.
tuxedobob
Am I supposed to read the story or look at the pictures? Why constantly interrupt the story and make it hard to read?
motittiesmoproblems
hey, I tried to kill myself a couple weeks ago. I hope you're doing better now ?
Krickis
I'm glad to hear things are going better for you, and I hope they continue to get better. Sometimes you just gotta keep occupied. Take care
CulturallyEmbiggened
Hope you get to feeling better soon, Sciencemuller. Suicidal thoughts SUCK, but you have a Patrician's taste in memes, top shelf.
WhatsHerDick
I've been there, man. It's a long road, but it gets better, it really does.
thepromisedLAN
1/2 My dude, I feel ya. I don't know for sure obviously but it sounds like you might have some PTSD going on. Seems similar to some
thepromisedLAN
Of the stuff I got going on. But please see a therapist, hopefully a trauma counselor
smorsdoeuvres
thank you 4 brightening my day with these-I hope the next few weeks are beautiful in spite of the past *HUG*
xenburn
I too have woken up when i did not plan to wake again, and am mired in the same hell, and also have a cat interested in mouse genocide
anjeleyezjr
I can't offer much, but will a hug help?
anjeleyezjr
And if it won't, then here's a song that's sure to raise the spirits! :D https://youtu.be/GyQjVtIGQg8
SuicidalThrillbillyturnedLunaticChillbilly
What is Mr. Brightside?
combatwombat0
Popular old song
irritabletom
I'm glad you're still here. Take care of yourself and thanks for the memes. ❤️
guruofsleep
GRIDPUSHER
Thank you for the dump OP. Never forget that you aren't alone and you are loved. You can hit me up any time. If you feel a need to unload
GRIDPUSHER
Much love ❤️♥️♥️
SirBadassMcKillington
Hey man, you’re still here, you’re strong as fuck, and thank you for sending us a pick me up. You’ve got this man. Hang in.
NinjaRagnaroc
As long as imgur exists I will never finish pooping
whoisthatguy007
Slapping makes me nervous. Always scared I'll break a jaw or something
Bystandr
Well I care and I hope you are able to have the strength to give yourself one good thing. To find one thing to give you joy hope or at least
Bystandr
a general good feeling. U deserve it, OP.
MickeyTheHound
KenjiHimura
If you ever need to talk to anyone, I'm a message away.
SkyeIngram17
What if every year on your anniversary you rent a fancy hotel room and treat yourself? Then you can associate the fancy hotel room to 1/
SkyeIngram17
Several good nights instead of one horrible one? 2/2
combatwombat0
Maybe not before some good therapy
bassbastard
This is a thing https://youtu.be/T4fq8agjNqY
Sciencemuller
This is vital information. Thank you.
TheBobLoblaw
I’m sorry for what you’ve been through and continue to face, but I’m glad you’re still here.
bunneebutt
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’ve been depressed for a long time. I’ve always heard the term “intrusive thoughts” when visiting
bunneebutt
my psych but didn’t really understand it. Until one day I thought to myself “god I wish I could just die, everyone would be better off
bunneebutt
if I was gone”. And then I thought holy shit that was intrusive. That little voice is so loud and so convincing but you have to know that
bunneebutt
it is LYING to you. The world is better with you in it no matter what it says. I struggle all the time but am coping as best as I can.
bunneebutt
The world sucks so hard right now but carve out time to care for yourself. Sending you all my love.
SrMordred
It is close to the worst anyone has gone through. It threatened your existence. Even the anniversary shouldn’t be minimized. 1/
SrMordred
Someone will always be dealing with more, but the brain has a limit: Once you are treading water if doesn’t matter how deep the ocean is. 2/
SrMordred
You are allowed to be overwhelmed, and stressed. You are allowed to be clinically depressed, it’s not a character flaw. 3/
SrMordred
Focus on small practical steps to feeling better. I know it’s hard, but sleep is good for your state of mind. 4/
SrMordred
Perhaps try sleeping someplace non-traditional that won’t remind you of a hotel? Make a nest on the couch or on the kitchen floor? 5/
SrMordred
Build a pillow fort, sneak in some snacks and a flashlight, and browse memes under a blanket. 6/
MsSparkles
Brains suck ass. I can’t offer much but maybe suggest trying what my best friend does. When it comes around to the “anniversary” try to 1/
MsSparkles
Force yourself to instead remember the day you had gotten so much better you were released. The first time you remember doing something 2)
MsSparkles
That made you truly happy. No matter how tiny that little happy moment was. And over time when it hurts a little less. Actually turn it 3)
MsSparkles
In to a celebration of you overcoming depression and a reminder of all the things you love about life. We now celebrate every year 4)
MsSparkles
On the day she was released from the hospital. We spend the entire day or sometimes weekends just doing all the things that make her happy5)
MsSparkles
So now, years later, she now looks forward to when that “anniversary” happens, because she gets a reminder of all that’s good in life.