Hi Siren

Posted By: clhmt on 2007-07-04
In Reply to: God - siren

I also went through a similar period, but it was before I put my trust in God. I suppose ultimately that is what eventually helped me through it. I do remember feeling restless, uneasy, discontent, and I also had suicidal thoughts. I think it was related to the fact that (at the time) I was 45, had a serious illness and felt I hadn't "done enough" with my life (whatever that meant) and at 45 I was certainly on the road toward death instead of a road to the future and it hit pretty hard. Depression crept in and I didn't even realize I was depressed. From there, suicidal thoughts were nearly natural! I figured I might as well get it over with and then I'd have control over how and when instead of not knowing, because I was afraid of dying. Looking back, I should have talked with my doc or a counselor, because once your depressed and thinking suicide, you're not being rational and it's hard to dig yourself out of that pit.

It's good you made the first attempt to reach out here! I'm happy for that. I think you'd benefit by talking with someone and try to keep reminding yourself that it's a temporary hurdle, and once you get past it, life is fulfilling again.

Best of everything to you, and God bless!

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Midlife crisis - siren
- midlife crisis - tanmama
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  - me too - kristen
- Have been there and I know the feeling but - Anita
- Yes!! Exactly the same for me, only earlier (sm) - Rolling Stone
  - But do want to add - no suicidal thoughts for me (sm) - RollingStone
- Have you spoken with a counselor, therapist, or your minister? - Rad MT
- How is your relationship with God? If not God, do you have sm - What worked for me
- Really think about the reasons why... - sm
- I've been going through the same thing, - Hi
  - Good for you. I would encourage anyone to get out of this - and into more "people" jobs.
    - No, but I suppose - Hi
    - God - siren
      - Hi Siren - clhmt
  - Good choices - Hi
    - Comm colleges also offer otometry assistant, pharmacy - asst. Others. Less than 2 yrs.
- It could certainly be a midlife crisis sm - trose
  - Thank you - siren
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