1 year 9 months with TBI. I have had very brief, fleeting thoughts of suicide occasionally throughout this time. Only recently have the thoughts lingered more than 2-3 minutes.

I have never thought of a plan; it's just the feeling of not wanting to exist anymore. I would never commit suicide because I have children and grandchildren who depend on me and who would be dramatically affected by such.

A brother of my son's best friend committed suicide yesterday. About 6 months ago he suffered a TBI from a motorcycle wreck. They said he talked about suicide every day since the wreck. I guess that is what brings me to say what I have felt.