Suicide Awareness

[Lunar_Intel]

In recent events in my life and personal events I have had friends and a family member commit or attempt suicide.

     Suicide is a terrible terrible thing and can be avoided. It seems the happiest of people with everything going for them down to the ones that feel like the road just ends and no ones there for them feel this horrible feeling of depression that no one cares or feel like there’s nothing for them left too accomplish and the world’s against them. I wanna tell you other wise.

   
        I want too let all of WG know that I’m here for every one of you guys as long as I’m apart of this community and play this game. Even if you have my info long after I leave this game whenever I do (probably never I love this game) I’m always here for an ear or if you live close too me I’ll drive too do whatever I can too save a life. I’ve lost 4 friends now too suicide and had a family member attempt it 3 times. It’s stressful as hell but ANYTHING we can do as people too help save something as valuable as your life I’m here for you. Someone in your life VALUES you. Someone in your life or even around you will take the time too listen too you. Someone is always a phone call away, a text away, FaceTime, video chat or a 5 minute drive away from you too help you in your darkest times. Anyone who’s struggling that hard, someone has a shoulder you can lean on too help you get through it. Even in the hole you think your in there’s a ladder to climb out of it, you just have too fight. There’s so much going for each and every one of you. Life’s not easy and never will be expecially in times like this we all are facing. You always need too know YOU are precious, YOU are special too someone. Too many people are having too fight this disease called depression and suicide is not the answer, Calling a friend is always the answer. A friend can be your neighbor, a police officer, a doctor, a firefighter, your parents, sibilings, grandparents, your dog or even us RuneScape friends. Don’t let this darkness overwhelm your light that you have to shine across this world. Someone loves you. Someone cares. 
 

        I’m here for anyone at anytime. Just give me a shout. I’ve lost too many friends. 1 is too many. Reach out please. 
 

If anyone feels the same please post your name down below. We all need somebody. I can be someone’s somebody if you need me. Love you guys ✌

[Corbula]

Shit that this has happened and my condolences to you man. You've always said that you are available if anyone needs a chat which is great. If you yourself need someone to talk to or vent I'm here as well

[Lunar_Intel]

Always corbula. I’d never consider it too be an option. But the only thing I can do is have open arms to anyone. Virtually or physically I’m there. Everyone matters

[Corpi]

This is a beautiful topic, I'm glad someone talks about it, I had a similar one regarding mental health last year. I've had lots of struggles myself, have had a childhood friend commit suicide and a few years ago I lost a cousin, I also saved a family member, who is really important in my life, from doing it. Stuff like that (and also thinking about my family) is what keeps me from doing something, I can understand that it's even harder now (specially during the pandemic) to maintain your mental health, it has fucked up all of the progress that I made towards getting better. Needless to say, I'll always have my pms on in case anyone needs someone to share their thoughts, but please always keep in mind, suicide is not the answer. 

[am a panda]

My condolences for everyone's loss. I am fortunate enough and realise that it truly is a fortunate position that I haven't been directly affected by a friend or family member who has committed suicide.

 

However, I do know that mental health is no joke and this year in particular has highlighted this with the various lockdowns going on worldwide; I think it's fair to say many people who may have never struggled before have faced a tough time. If there is one particularly good point to come from this year I think it will be that this is likely to be a turning point where talking about mental health becomes more accepted in society, rather than (wrongly) being considered a "taboo" topic. It will make a world of difference to many people. 

 

 

[Shoresy]

I've experienced it first hand and I've also battled depression for most of my life. It's not a joke. And i'm with you, if anyone needs someone to talk to, just pm me as well.

[Indivi2you]

I appreciate this post so much man. I'm sorry to hear your experiences as well as everyone else here. Personally I've had some friends who have attempted suicide or contemplated it due to severe depression and many other reasons. My bachelor's degree is in psychology I always thought it was wild that people didn't think this was a serious issue. Mental illness is nothing to take lightly and I believe you're taking the right approach in just being a proactive individual. It's important to be there for those who can use a friend, loved one, or even just a single soul to show them that things can get better and that there is always a solution to whatever problem that they have encountered. Everyone has a reason to live, sometimes it just takes some help from others and little extra will power. I'm always available to talk, even if it's the least I can do.

 

EDIT: It's also important to note that although this is an online community - for many it's an escape from real life. So any sort of hurtful words can possibly be the trigger pushing somebody over the edge. They may have a tough time IRL and don't need any extra stresses, hate or hurt towards them here. I know WG is a great and welcoming community but we are all human and make mistakes. We have to remember empathy at all times because you truly don't know what somebody is going through.

Edited January 4, 2021 by Indivi2you

[Salvaresi]

I think what you're doing and offering here is not only a very good idea but also very honorable. Sometimes speaking to someone you know personally can be overwhelming for some people when they are feeling depressed. I think talking to a stranger from the other side of the world who has experienced this (whether first or second hand) can be really helpful as there are no "bias"-ism during conversations. It can help relieve some of pressure on the person that is opening up.

 

I also enjoy having long deep and meaningful conversations as I believe that self-reflection is very important. Depression offers us the opportunity to do exactly this by encouraging us to learn and understand what is happening to us, and why.

 

So if I can also play a role in that reflection I'm am also more than happy and willing to be a part of that.

 

 

[Zebe69]

Glad I found this

[zoer]

I've been down this road myself. Too many people are suffering silently. Please forward this forum to anyone you think who needs it.