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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: KylieLuv on September 13, 2008, 02:35:56 PM

Title: Depression & Suicidal Relief
Post by: KylieLuv on September 13, 2008, 02:35:56 PM
I'd like to ask the members when and if there was a time that their depression and suicidal thoughts stopped? Was there a specific change or catalyst?
Title: Re: Depression & Suicidal Relief
Post by: Flan Princess on September 13, 2008, 02:51:54 PM
What do you mean by that?
Are you desiring suicide?
Please explain

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Title: Re: Depression & Suicidal Relief
Post by: KylieLuv on September 13, 2008, 02:54:59 PM
Not right now but it was a really rough week last week before I saw my psychiatrist and gender therapist and I' wondering if this roller coaster ever goes away,

Thank you for interest in my well being.
Title: Re: Depression & Suicidal Relief
Post by: HelenW on September 13, 2008, 03:02:28 PM
Mine stopped gradually as my transition progressed.

The worst I ever got was when I began to plan how I would do it.  I think the only thing that stopped me from trying was that I didn't want to devestate my spouse.

Life is actually pretty good right now although it wasn't for many instances in the past few years.  The problem with depression is that it clouds the thinking, at least mine did, it made me think there's no hope - a false belief if ever there was one.

Hang in there, KylieLuv!

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Emelye
Title: Re: Depression & Suicidal Relief
Post by: Laura91 on September 13, 2008, 05:36:01 PM
Quote from: KylieLuv on September 13, 2008, 02:54:59 PM
Not right now but it was a really rough week last week before I saw my psychiatrist and gender therapist and I' wondering if this roller coaster ever goes away,

Thank you for interest in my well being.

Well, I have been on that roller coaster ride for a couple of years and I am still on it. The only difference is that the rides are less frequent than they used to be, but they can be pretty intense when they do occur. I think that after my name change is complete that will stop the ride pretty much. BUT if it starts up again all I will need to do is whip out my new ID and that should take care of things.
Title: Re: Depression & Suicidal Relief
Post by: Kimberly on September 13, 2008, 09:48:27 PM
Quote from: KylieLuv on September 13, 2008, 02:35:56 PM
I'd like to ask the members when and if there was a time that their depression and suicidal thoughts stopped? Was there a specific change or catalyst?

I think it depends totally on what is driving one to the brink in the first place. I think the best we can do is remove as many triggers as possible.