Why is it when I tell any adult that I have suicide thoughts they reply saying its just a faze your going through?! Like it won't be just a faze when I kill myself.

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Shinypate one Profile
Shinypate one answered

Having such thoughts, without a specific plan, are not uncommon. When combined with intent, or a plan, or depression, or a life stressor, it can be a source of personal risk.

But if you are bringing it up in this forum, we cannot do anything more than send you to a suicide hotline. This forum is ill-suited for serious intervention. But if you want to just say you have had such thoughts, i guess we almost all have at one time or another. The difference is, we don't have plans or intent.

Go to suicide.org for a list.

Danae Hitch Profile
Danae Hitch answered

Depending on the circumstances in which it was said, and how they know you, some adults might feel like you might have been a little dramatic and they were attempting to downplay the situation.

If you were to say, "Well fine, then. I'm just going to kill myself. How would you feel about that?" and you said this on a regular or semi-regular basis, the adult might feel like you're saying this for attention.

So, if this scenario is accurate, then stop saying this. It would be like crying wolf over and over again. No one would ever know when you are being serious and there is an actual problem.

If you are having suicidal thoughts on a regular basis, if you have made a plan for committing suicide, then intervention is needed.

1-800-273-8255 is the phone number for the National Suicide Lifeline.  www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org is their email.

If you are a teenager, thoughts of not feeling worthy is common. Your emotions are all over the place as you work your way through puberty.

Contact the suicide hotline if you need help. If you are trying to work through some strong emotions, do some research on puberty - you might find that very helpful. Hope this helps.

Ancient One Profile
Ancient One answered

forever paulina, Both Shinypate and Danae Hitch have provided very good non patronizing answers.  In my experience saying a younger person is going through a "faze" in many cases is an adult's way of avoiding responsibility. 

Bell Bottoms were a fashion faze, though I still have mine.  Repetitive suicidal thoughts are serious. You should seek advice and talk to someone now. There are folks out there, and even strangers on this site who would not want to lose you for any reason. So please talk to someone.

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