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? asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

I feel trapped inside myself?

Thanks to those of you who make take the time to read this.

I've been struggling with depression for the past few years. A few months ago, I was hospitalized/committed for attempting suicide. My father was furious upon learning my intention to end my own life. He made it very clear that it would be a very selfish thing to do. I believe that is the only reason I am still alive today; for my family's sake, that is. I am eighteen years old, by the way.

I hate everything about myself. I hate how I look. I hate my mannerisms. I hate the way I walk. I hate the sound of my own voice. I hate the flesh embodiment of what I believe to be a waste of life. Most importantly, I hate who I am. No matter how much pain I may inflict upon myself, there is no ridding myself of my need for punishment. I do not deserve happiness.

The small portion of me that reaches for help is perpetually crushed by those who are confident that I simply need to "cheer up" and "not be so hard on myself". There are also those who are adamant that my current state is a ploy for attention. An ironic notion, in fact. There is nothing that I'd like more than to find a spot in this world where they cannot find me.

I see and hear things that nobody else seems to notice. I feel like the world is closing in on me. I need a way out, but logically, I know there is none. I cannot kill myself, but I don't know how much more of this I can take.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    You seem so sad. I hope you can work out you problems..................Patty.

  • 1 decade ago

    see a doctor. i have a condition where i wake up can't move and and start hallucinating. What i learned is that its the mind is a powerful tool and obviously yours is very powerful. You must control your mind and don't let it control you. Medication helps but it also takes the a strong spirit and body. Go to church read up on a few bible passages and keep in shape. Always ask yourself why is a good way to conqour the mind. Your mind says you hate yourself you ask why, because your uggly you ask how do you know, look at yourslef and you ask well i don't look any different from this or that guy. You have to fight the urge to fall victim to your own mind. Once you do conqour it i GARUNTEE that you'll be the wisest and strongest person you know

    Source(s): i just know
  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I hope you can eventually find meds that help

    people like you are often helped by religion, but avoid cults that take all your money

  • 1 decade ago

    need meds

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