This is kind of heartbreaking. Both of my sons suffer from mental illness and so do I. I have never been suicidal in the way you describe. I have thought about going to sleep and not waking up.
My pain stems from watching my sons struggle. One of them acts out towards me. I can’t stop loving him, but sometimes it feels abusive.
I’m stepping back as a result. I am a fixer. Part of my problem is that I always think there’s an answer to the illness and the pain. I just have to find the right medication or start exercising more. It helps for me. I know that’s not the case for everyone.
I often dread the day I'll have to be faced with my daughter having struggles with mental health, whether my own or hers and I hope that over time I get closer to being able to know the right things to do or so. Sending you and your sons so much love.
Just like many things, suicidal ideations has a spectrum and it can show itself in many forms. From passing intrusive thoughts to outright planning.
This is kind of heartbreaking. Both of my sons suffer from mental illness and so do I. I have never been suicidal in the way you describe. I have thought about going to sleep and not waking up.
My pain stems from watching my sons struggle. One of them acts out towards me. I can’t stop loving him, but sometimes it feels abusive.
I’m stepping back as a result. I am a fixer. Part of my problem is that I always think there’s an answer to the illness and the pain. I just have to find the right medication or start exercising more. It helps for me. I know that’s not the case for everyone.
I see you. Your words are appreciated. ☀️
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Karen!
I often dread the day I'll have to be faced with my daughter having struggles with mental health, whether my own or hers and I hope that over time I get closer to being able to know the right things to do or so. Sending you and your sons so much love.
Just like many things, suicidal ideations has a spectrum and it can show itself in many forms. From passing intrusive thoughts to outright planning.
Thank you for seeing me!