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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
SUICIDE DISCUSSION THREAD
Researchers estimate that between 25% and 60% of individuals with bipolar disorder will attempt suicide at least once in their lives and between 4% and 19% will compete suicide.
Please Note the Following Guidelines:
*This thread may not be a good fit for some; yet may prove very helpful for others. Know your triggers!
*Do NOT discuss plans or intentions here.
*Neither one of us offers 1:1 support. If you are experiencing acute difficulties and are not receiving the support you need from the community, you may note this in your post; it would then be wise to seek an alternative source of support.
*Make sure you have a crisis plan in place with your provider so you know which steps to take in order to stay safe.
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Our Suicidal Posting Policy & Suicide Resources
THANK YOU!
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Thanks to Christina and Wild Coyote for getting permission for this discussion!
The community guidelines included:
What We Mean by "No Suicidal Posts, Please"
We're okay with people discussing their somewhat vague thoughts or feelings they have about wanting to commit suicide. Such posts should be marked with a trigger icon when made, and usually posted here in the Depression forum.
We're not okay with people discussing their specific intentions, plans, methods, or such in a way to suggest they are currently in crisis and in need of immediate assistance. So we do not allow talk of specific plans, methods, or intentions. We're not a crisis hotline, and are not setup to deal with people in such immediate need. We believe that when a person is at that point, they should reach out for a real-world resource in getting help.
I really did not recognize that I had a problem that needed treatment until my suicidal urges became very strong causing me to act upon them. I now understand better why I was so suicidal and no longer feel suicidal anymore. I needed help, education, and many other things to get to that point. Being able to talk to others that have experienced the same things was very, very key to getting to this point in my life. It is important for people who feel suicidal to be able to talk about it. It might save their life!!! Hugs to alls who are in so much pain that they don't want to be here anymore.
