tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post7419813340046703671..comments2023-11-02T09:34:05.941-04:00Comments on The Seated View: Thoughts of Suicide and RALene Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223128667829847717noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-16553193154643233472016-01-31T17:48:48.008-05:002016-01-31T17:48:48.008-05:00Thank you Lene so much for writing about this. Sui...Thank you Lene so much for writing about this. Suicide has touched my life and as a result I won't give myself that option but sometimes knowing there is a way to end the pain is comfort in itself. Thank you so much for your honesty and insight. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816195625890006443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-32277140477317169442013-12-03T14:11:10.001-05:002013-12-03T14:11:10.001-05:00just a note - I went to the Befriendefrs website a...just a note - I went to the Befriendefrs website as a matter of interest, not need, and was told "There are 0 helplines in towns, in states/counties in Canada. "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-71741957515508803202013-11-24T21:44:06.059-05:002013-11-24T21:44:06.059-05:00Thank-you!
<3Thank-you!<br /><3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-40700869720804062872013-11-08T21:25:02.366-05:002013-11-08T21:25:02.366-05:00Just thank you.Just thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-31758286462360181332013-11-08T19:17:40.596-05:002013-11-08T19:17:40.596-05:00I often pray that it would all end. I totally get...I often pray that it would all end. I totally get it and think there is nothing wrong with it. I think that every person must decide for themselves, but I support assisted suicide for those who are in pain and suffering. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-41379334122917049742013-11-08T08:15:44.384-05:002013-11-08T08:15:44.384-05:00My mother suffered as well. Until it grabbed me I ...My mother suffered as well. Until it grabbed me I never understood her pain or wish to "move on". She didn't take her own life exactly. She just sat on the bed for 10 years waiting until it would be over. I get it now. I don't have that option because I had my children late in life and they are only in college now. They need me around so I will try to hold on. Some days, though it's hard to keep on keeping on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-52595927446692296602013-11-07T11:49:43.679-05:002013-11-07T11:49:43.679-05:00Thank you, Lene. It is ESSENTIAL that everyone ge...Thank you, Lene. It is ESSENTIAL that everyone gets more honest about the fact of suicidal thoughts for every single person who faces severe, chronic illness. The everyone includes medical professionals who somehow pathologize perfectly sane people who see no other option but suicide. There is nothing wrong with these feelings of hopelessness, despair, depression, and losing sight of better days when one suffers with a severe disease. <br /><br />I am not an advocate of suicide, at all. The consequences for survivors is horrendous. My own belief is that we are all so inter-connected that what happens in each person's life has a profound effect on all those involved.<br /><br />I am an advocate for honest and open communication so comprehensive care that addresses the whole person is provided. Unfortunately, medical care can either support the dignity and humanity of each person or inflict incalculable harm. I've had both experiences coping with severe, aggressive, erosive RA that is not responding well to current treatment. I have a great medical team now and remain hopeful.<br /><br />Wishing everyone the awareness that we are never alone, despite how it feels at times. I agree with Lene, please do not give up and do reach for help until the right help arrives !!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-20235496093780139892013-11-07T01:47:47.867-05:002013-11-07T01:47:47.867-05:00Dear Lene, I had RA for 17 yrs now. Had gone thru...Dear Lene, I had RA for 17 yrs now. Had gone thru hell with pain , depression n few damages to joints. Glad I find yr blog n yr writings really inspires . Will b back for more. Keep up the gd work n thks a million. Mollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-55053008671029655102013-11-06T23:10:11.379-05:002013-11-06T23:10:11.379-05:00Fontaine - please don't give up. Not wanting h...Fontaine - please don't give up. Not wanting help is the point where talking to someone is most important. Please talk to your doctor or call a hotline. There is a light for you. It will come.Lene Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223128667829847717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-69209146995514747642013-11-06T22:59:54.007-05:002013-11-06T22:59:54.007-05:00All great advice , I'm sure. Alas , I've ...All great advice , I'm sure. Alas , I've been here long enough.,, been denied by family and friends alike. I not only lost the life I busted my ass for, but gave it away. Those who truly know me could care less, those that don't are apathetic. And it is sad that I'have spent my last holiday with those that I love dearly, abandoned any hope of getting better... But im the only one who is sad. I don't want help. Just to wake up dead Fontainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-87736826660929135212013-11-06T18:32:41.762-05:002013-11-06T18:32:41.762-05:00Its good to know other people feel like i did 3 ye...Its good to know other people feel like i did 3 years ago i know i am not alone luckily i came out the dark tunnel and have never had these thoughts again but it still troubles me to think i even had those feelings , thank u for sharing your story Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-12598147052204722072013-11-06T17:23:31.279-05:002013-11-06T17:23:31.279-05:00Sincere thanks for your honesty and openness. Inc...Sincere thanks for your honesty and openness. Inclusively, RA and other autoimmune diseases are certainly reason for wanting relief in whatever form we can find. Thankfully I too have that inner voice that ethically, morally and logically prevents me from going too deep in the sea of darkness. Seeking help is the knowledge that we "need" the help. It is just not so cut and dry and you described it so well. Again, thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678965357917307535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-55699270686422559752013-11-06T15:43:20.171-05:002013-11-06T15:43:20.171-05:00You saved somebody today. I have no idea who and n...You saved somebody today. I have no idea who and no doubt it's true. Thank you for putting something so personal out there so publicly.<br /><br />And to whoever that person may be, I wish you all the joy that you will find ahead in its own time. It's real, it's there, it's waiting, and it's worth all that it will take to get there to where you can find it again.AlisonHhttp://spindyeknit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-6953895348328340332013-11-06T11:15:29.087-05:002013-11-06T11:15:29.087-05:00Thanks Lene.Thanks Lene.knittingyoyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861845709784123487noreply@blogger.com