[jbug]

Let me just start off by saying I think I might be starting to get manic so that is why I want some feedback to see if maybe this is just a hairbrained idea that is popping into my head and isn't something that is a reality.

Anyway I had a dream last night that I was walking down a street and a kid ran past me and yelled something like I don't deserve to live. I yelled back yes you do and let me tell you why and told him about my suicide story and he listened. I don't know what happened because I woke up but it got me to thinking that maybe my story would be interesting to teens and show them that there are other alternatives to suicide. That there is something else on the other side. I wanted to get up right away and email the local high school and tell the psych teacher there that why he does his chapter on that to call me and I'll come in and speak.

So is that a stupid idea? What do you think?

Jan

[knothead]

Sometimes when I'm not sure if an idea is a good one or not I'll think about it for a few days. Then, if I still think it sounds good I'll try it.

I think it's a pretty good idea and you are really brave for wanting to share something that painful and personal to others, in order to help them. Maybe you could run your idea by the school's guidance counseller, see what they think??

i agree...let it kind of fester inside for a few days first...talk to the schools counselor and see what they think.

personally...i have been very open about my attempts. why? because not only does it help me heal...but it helps others as well. when you are in that dark empty place you are scared and alone. you think that no one else has ever possibly been in such a terrible spot as you. ever.

it helps to see that yup...someone has...and they got through it.

many people (outside of pc) tend to think that its always the crazed, seriously ill folks who contemplate suicide. well...i like to tell them...yeah, maybe but i tried many times and came damn close too. maybe god has a plan for me...maybe that's why i am still around.

i think it would help kids to know that they are not alone and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel (and it ain't a train). let them know there are options, and they are not crazy.

its an idea worth looking into...if the school doesn't approve...try the local suicide prevention line/or mental health center maybe they can direct you.

good luck.