http://www.coloringpagesbliss.com/fr...in-management/

Oh how I know that one decision can be made.....
It may be accompanied by terrible belief of hopelessness,
Throw in a real healthy dose of helplessness......
This....this is where I was in 2010
The details nearly drove a very final decision.......
The decision is nothing but personal
That part is always true
Thing is.......others showed me their care beyond my own perception.....
It wasn't that I was living for them
They
We're living for me
Beyond my pain
Beyond the thrum of the spinal cord stimulator which helps manage ......but not eliminating my pain
They
Helped me receive prescribed meds which Did bring anxiety and depression under control with therapeutic help
Then I learned to help others
Save homes from foreclosure
Inspire thoughts some Could find employment again
Lately
For other reasons those old feelings resurfaced
Unbidden
Unwanted
Soul wrenching
Then I knew there was help in the prescribed meds which saved me before
Thus saved
I am here
Bringing hope which I pray will catch ahold of you
Can you help me hope?
I hold hope for you

be sure and read the comments in the coloring pages link.

(((((( DancingLady ))))))
Love and Prayers of Support
We are here and listening.

DejaVu

Does anybody know how dancinglady is?

There was a post from her on another thread on 09/20/2015. That was the last I can find. She may be active on the PsychCentral forum. Have you tried to PM her?

I have been constantly working on moving to a state that had legal assisted suicide. Once there I can pursue my death and not fail this time. I have not been here because I am too busy with all of the moving plans to Oregon, state of Washington or Montana.

Unfortunately, PN is such a "downer". Very difficult for those not afflicted to understand what this does emotionally as well as physically. Can't say those thoughts have not come to mind every now and then; but the plus outweighs the minuses'. I have been dealing with this for quite some time; but am still able to get around very well. Still do laundry, cook, et. Also go out to dinner weekly. There are still so many good times ahead.

Take care dear lady.


Gerry

I wish you the best!

Dear Dancing Lady,

I am torn between wanting to offer you empathy or be blunt. I don't know enough about you to know what your life is like. I have NO psychological training so I can't "talk you off the ledge" and say all the "right" things.

Icelander wrote about "freedom" to choose and I respect that. I posted a response to you on another thread already on 9/5/2015 explaining my personal views and experiences.

I may one day feel as you do, that there is NO other relief than end of life. As already stated, we are ALL going to die one day and it is a matter of when and you state that you want to make that choice. That is your prerogative. I do respect that but there are always two sides to a coin.

It has been said that suicide is a selfish act. People have no regard for those around them that will be devastated by the loss.

Many times we think that decisions we make about our own lives is no one else's business. After all, it is OUR life, right? Well, that is one way to look at it. But that is not the entire story. Our actions have many ripple effects and affect others. We do not live in isolation with no effect upon others. We touch people's lives whether we mean to do so or not. You have touched people HERE. We may not know you but we actually DO care about you.

Do you have any family? What about them?

What are your health problems? Did I read that you have diabetic neuropathy? If that is the case, I have news for you. It CAN get better. Do I remember correctly that you worked in the health care industry at some time? Is the suffering you may have seen having any influence over how you are feeling?

While I respect that it is your life and your decision, I can't help but plead that you seek help to STAY ALIVE and improve your pain level, rather than seek help to escape what may be a temporary situation.

As I said, I do not know you or why you want to contemplate assisted suicide, but I urge you to seek help in the opposite direction and exhaust ALL avenues before you make any decisions. STOP looking for someone to help you DIE and START seeking help to LIVE a better and less painful life.

I hope you will read this post and think about choosing LIFE. Do you know for absolute SURE that an earthly death will end your pain and suffering? I don't think anyone knows that for sure. You are basing your death wish upon an unknown.

Personally, I will wait until I have no choice in the matter to find out what if anything follows life as we know it. I could change my mind in the future but once you decide to end it, you can't change your mind.

Please let us hear from you. We are here to help. Think about others. STOP dwelling on the negatives. I am sure there is something positive in your life.

Why do you think so many of us respond to your posts? We care about you.