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Originally Posted by DejaVu
It's also the case that many people having attempted suicide also feel a deep sense of regret, shame and/or stigma. In my experience, this is much more about how a person feels about him/herself, and not so much about how others (family/friends) feel about them. I feel there is a lot of self-judgment and/or self condemnation about suicide attempts.
I, for one, am glad you have survived. 
I know so many others are also glad you have survived. |
Thank you for sharing your experience with me, and for your compassion, empathy, and reassurance
I'm sorry for all of the pain that you have suffered as well
I do harbor a lot of guilt, and feel a great deal of shame. Thoughts, feelings and memories about it have run scattered through my mind (along with other random thoughts) at a million miles an hour during the episodes of agitated mania I have had. It's just a piece of this kind of episode, but it's unintentional self-torture.
I'm extremely lucky to be here. I'm happy I'm here. I'm doing everything I can to stay safe, and I hope one day I can forgive myself.
Thank you
Kay