In the beginning of the book "love in the time of cholera" a man has committed suicide because he would rather die than suffer the weakness forgetfulness and discomfort of old age ! what would you do ? i Personally would rather die than be weak one day…

I wouldn't like my loved ones to see me suffering. I would want to die before I started being unable to support myself and talk properly, before the second childhood.

If I was old and suffering, forgetful and very weak my answer would be yes.
Only if I was fit and well would I want to continue with life.

I would rather suffer. Who wants to die???? There are still many things you can do without being strong and having a perfect memory.

I am happy to suffer in old age, to a point. but I have a seen family member with demenita where they cannot feed/dress/wash themselves, don't know who they are or who anyone else is and are cared for in homes by people who don't actually care at all. so there will be a cut off point.

Well, I am a scrap off the 80 mark, but as long as I can maintain my independence I am OK. less energy than I used to have, tire more quickly, can't do all the things I used to do and have less resilience – ie life's knocks knock harder and it takes longer to get them into perspective.
Three dear friends have died fighting diseases and two of us have seen offspring die (at 34 and 51 years of age).
I don't feel wise, but I can now prioritise – the important and non-important,

The world is still a place full of wonder and I consider myself lucky in spite of life's knocks. Love to see the children going to and from the school at the end of the street, envy them their energy. Love the changing seasons. Love the freedom from the stresses of youth.

So no, the weakness is starting, eyesight not that good, but I'm not inclined to opt out yet!
What I would do if in great pain or if I was becoming physically incapable I do not know. Would I find the resources to cope? I don't know.

Have thought of having "do not Resuscitate" tattooed across my chest (!) and have put a note in with my patient records to say no heroic treatment, just keep me comfortable.

If I were to diagnose myself, what symptoms of depression would I look for?

always sad, thoughts of suicide, feeling about urself all the time and wishing u could fix it, having a hard time getting up in the morning ( not wanting to get up and face the day) wanting to cry a lot of the time or crying a lot. thoughts of cutting. these are some symptoms of depression.

saddness and not getting out of bed and well not sleeping well sad alot day time night time
and well cant enjoy stuff u like to like before and not wanting to go out all day and night time
lay there in bed eating and sometimes not eating and well feeling funny…
and aniexty and fears alot all day and night. feels like your gonna loose your mind..
and well not wanting to even to go for walk… and outdoors even on nice snowy day..

You don't necessarily have to feel sad or tearful if you are clinically depressed….. instead you may feel numb and apathetic, like you aren't sad, you just don't care about anything and don't want to do anything.

when something small happens you easily break down and cry. cry a lot randomly when you think of what happened in the day. lots of mood swings.

increase appetite or decrease, disturbed sleep paterns, feeling saw when you wake up, feeling hopless, tearfull, paranoid. good luck!

Depression is just something they came up with to sell you pills, there's no such thing you just need to go do something fun and enjoy life.

I'm positive I contracted HPV from a one night stand with a friend. I've been tested for other std's and all is ok with those. I've done all the reasearch so I know about HPV. I guess I'm looking for men who have had a similar experience. My urinary tract began burning immediatly after sex with this woman. I had small bumps break out after three months from contact, that has since cleared. But the the burning which comes and goes & always comes back especially in the afternoon. I'm at 1year 5 months with this and have even considered suicide. I've planned it & even bought 2 to 3 bottles of sleeping pills. I understand that I'll always have this. I just need some light at the end of the tunnel that my pain will go away. I itch, tingle, and most of the time have an aching, burning urinary tract. it does not burn to urinate, its' a more steady thing and even burns worse after urinating. I've shared this with someone I truly love and hate myself. Thank you in advance for answers

well… firstly ur pretty stupid to not get tested.. but anyway! no, it won't go away! it sucks!! next time… get tested!

the symptoms you describe are not consistant with hpv. you need to return to the doctor and have your urine tested for a urinary related infection. there's no need to get suicidal over hpv since 85% of the sexually active population has been infected at some point or another. go to a doctor asap and report your urinary and emotional symptoms.

i have h.p.v and i am female and i have had the cancer outbreak never the wart kind…. but anyhow u cant get rid of it and there is no reason that u should try and committ suicide over it…. but i have never heard of that as being a symptom are u sure u don't have something else?????

no, I think.
I am the same with you with H. but i am living well. because i found my match on a online dating site STDromance.com

I want to know if i feel depressed please tell me the symptoms of suicidal depression and depression

These links to the Mind website might help you to understand depression and how to deal with it:

Depression
mind.org.uk/Information/Bookl…

Suicide
mind.org.uk/Information/Bookl…

Getting an appointment to see your GP would be a good first step, tell them your symptoms and how you are feeling about things. they will be able to offer medication if they feel it is necessary and also refer you on to other services that can help you.

Also try this link:

mind.org.uk/Mind+in+your+area…

to see if there is a local Mind near you.

They offer support, information and advice to anyone who is suffering from mental illess or distress. they are easy to access and much less formal than health professionals, so it may be easier for you to explain your feelings to someone there.

They can guide you to other services, and also offer a wide range of services that you will be able to access.

You need and deserve treatment, so please try to access it as soon as you can.

It is possible to deal with and live with a depressive illness, but you don't have to cope with it alone, there is good help available if you know where to look for it.

Good luck and take care.

when ur depressd u jus feel down .. most ppl become depressd in thr lifes at somepoint…. if ur suicidle thn u jus dnt think life is worth living anymore . yesterday i felt like jumping in front of a bus but then a thought about other people who have a more difficult life than me ! like the poor children in africa .. so a just thought i would live life for the moment and stop worrying because you only live once …… !

With depression u feel tired, demotivated, lifeless, scared, unable to sleep or sleep too much, wanna cry all the time, but i think with suicidal depression it is the same but u not only feel depressed but u feel u want to die too! Good luck, what makes u think u have depression?

Well anti depressants r an option, or even talking to someone to try and figure out why u r depressed.

I am guessing that suicidal depression is the worst of all beacause at that point you feel there is absolutely no hope or chance of things getting better

Sorry to ask such a serious question, but I am a little too embarrased to take it to my Dr. I am a healthy 26 year old nurse. I believe I have been depressed since middle school – and have thought about suicide on and off since then (on & off being for brief periods every 2 years or so). When ever I feel so low, I am too depressed to talk to the Dr about it, and when I'm not I am too embarrased to talk about it.
The reason I am questioning talking to my Dr about it today is that I am so tired. I just feel like no matter how much sleep I get, it's not enough. I have a history of migraines, but I feel like I am getting a headache every single day. my job is very fast paced, and these symptoms make me feel like I can't do my job. I also feel like I need to quit my job every 6 months for no reason – I really like my job, and don't know why I get such a strong urge to quit.
I know there may be other answers for my symptoms, but does anyone else think could they mean depression?

This sounds like a classic description of untreated depression to me.

As you know, you wouldn't see an allergist for anesthesia. by the same token, you don't see your GP for a psychiatric eval.

I really encourage you to see a psychiatrist. Meds could make a night-and-day difference for you. I've seen it first hand.

Best of luck to you,
~M~

here they are;

'' Depression may refer to:

Depression (mood), a common term for a sad or low mood or the loss of pleasure; an emotion that does not affect capacity to perform personal and vocational obligations
Clinical depression, or major depressive disorder, a state of intense sadness, melancholia ''

Wish you speedy recovery and a NORMAL HEALTHY LIFE.

* Depressed mood.
* Inability to enjoy activities.
* Problems concentrating.
* Changes in eating habits or appetite.
* Weight gain or weight loss.
* Changes in sleeping habits.
* Difficulty going to work or taking care of your daily responsibilities because of a lack of energy.
* Feelings of guilt and hopelessness; wondering if life is worth living (common).
* Slowed thoughts and speech.
* Preoccupation with thoughts of death or suicide.
* Complaints that have no physical cause (somatic complaints) such as headache and stomachache.

You sound like me. I'm bi-polar. I decide to start a small business and later for no reason just give up. Other times I'll think I can be a success at it. this cycle gets me nowhere in life. I take meds and it helps a little. I also understand you feeling so tired you never think you can get enough sleep. If you need more information you can e-mail me.

I when Thur the same feeling's that you are having and it's definitely depression. since you are a nurse and know alot of doctors go to one that you don't know it will be more comfortable for you. they started me on Zoloft and it made me sick as a dog. then my Dr put me on Lexapro 20mg once a day and Alprazolam for panic attacks 0.5mg. And after a couple of weeks I felt and still feel great. Don't give up or be embarrassed. Depression is a serious disease, MAKE THE CALL. Good luck you will be in my prey's

Migraine: try acupressure/acupuncture. See lifepositive.com & mercola.com recommends dietary modifications & earthclinic.com recommends cold showers. See ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 5 and read page 2 and note the tips at the mental-health-abc & conquering stress sites and practise one of the 5 relaxation methods. try to use a relaxation method in your lunch break, before, and after work, as stress may have something to do with it.

There are many symptoms that cause depression. many people with depression will experience more than one symptom at one time.

But the severity and frequencies of the symptoms vary from one to another.

The symptoms of depression are:
– low moods which may last for a certain period
of time and and occur at certain frequencies;
– sad mood;
– feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness;
– low self-esteem;
– easily demoralised;
– mood swing;
– repeated thoughts of death or suicide;
– loss of interest or pleasure in activities;
– problem with concentrate;
– easily aggitated;
– loss of energy, fatigue;
– change in appetite, significant weight loss or
weight gain;
– change in sleeping patterns;
– fidgeting;
– inability to sleep or wake up early in the
morning without being able to go back to
sleep;
– frequent nightmares;
– shouting or screaming in their sleep, wakes up
with sweaty palms and feet;
– fast heart palpitation;
– sleeping too much;
– frequent headaches, muscle aches, stomach
aches.
– unable to withstand noise;

If any of the above symptoms persist for more than two weeks, one should seek treatments from your doctor.

I know of the above symptoms as I have gone through and that's why I am able to share with you.

Offer to accompany them to consult a doctor as it is unsave for them to go alone as they might not speak up.

Some people will experience milder or moderate symptoms of depression and may be suffering from dysthemia and experience less frequent episodes.

In other people the episodes of depression may be preceded or followed by episodes of mania. People with such symptoms suffer from bipolar disorder or manic depression.

If you suffer from depression and have suicidal thoughts, talk to a medical professional or person you trust immediately.

If you suspect of anyone who is suffering from depression and talking about tendency of suicidal thoughts, he/she should be brought to a doctor or hospital without delay.

God loves you and you are precious to Him. He cares for you every minute of every day. Please get connected with Him by humbly asking for forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ who died on the Cross on our behalf. God will not only help you to live a life with joy, peace and hope, He will welcome you to Heaven when this life ends.
Never miss Heaven for anything in this miserable world of sin.
LIFE IS SACRED AND SERIOUS!

PINK has defended her controversial new video which depicts drug use, self-mutilation and a suicide scene.

The clip for F***kin’ Perfect was released today, with a censored version to air on Australian TV this weekend.

It opens with a sex scene and later shows the visibly pregnant Pink singing as footage of a girl being bullied, taking drugs, shoplifting and slashing the word "perfect" in her arm in a bath tub plays.

Pink posted a message on her website stating she hopes the video starts debate about issues of bullying, self-harm and suicide.

"I don’t support or encourage suicide or cutting," she wrote.

"It’s a problem, and it’s something we should talk about. We can choose to ignore the problem, and therefore ignore this video, but that won’t make it go away."

The song is already a radio hit and comes from her no.1 Greatest Hits…so far album.The official uncensored video was uploaded on YouTube today Australian time.

Click here to watch the uncensored video: WARNING – SEX SCENES AND STRONG LANGUAGE USE

Read Pink’s message about the video below, as posted on her website:

A Personal Note From Pink I’m sure my newest video for F**kin’ Perfect will be much like some of my other videos, which basically means I expect it will ruffle some feathers. My favorite books, art pieces, films, and music, always have something jarring about them. I want art to make me think.

In order to do that, it may piss me off, or make me uncomfortable. that promotes awareness and change, or at least some discussion.

That is my intention.

You can’t move mountains by whispering at them. Cutting, and suicide, two very different symptoms of the same problem, are gaining on us (the problem being; alienation and depression. the symptoms; cutting and suicide). I personally don’t know a single person who doesn’t know at least two of these victims personally. a lot of us have seen certain starlets showing off their latest scars on a red carpet somewhere, usually right before they head back to their favorite rehab. It’s a problem, and it’s something we should talk about.

We can choose to ignore the problem, and therefore ignore this video, but that won’t make it go away.

I don’t support or encourage suicide or cutting.

I support the kids out there that feel so desperate/numb/powerless, that feel unseen and unheard, and can’t see another way.. I want them to know I’m aware. I have been there. I see them.

Sometimes that’s all it takes. making this video was a very emotional experience for me, as was writing this song. I have a life inside of me, and I want her or him to know that I will accept him or her with open and loving and welcoming arms. And though I will prepare this little munchkin for a sometimes cruel world, I will also equip this kid to see all the beauty in it as well.

There are good people in this world that are open-minded, and loving. There are those that accept us with all of our flaws. I do that with my fans/friends, and I will do that with my child, whoever they decide to be. If you or someone you know needs help, please visit beyondblue.org.au 

I have smoked for 14 years, and the last 3 years I have been coughing a lot and the mucus is there but I cant seem to cough it up, can someone tell me if this is cancer or emphysema?

Coughing and can't breath, for both. Doctor could go deeper into a diagnosis and give you the good news. Pneumonia!
Peace.

P.S. After three years of coughing, you haven't stopped smoking? You want to commit slow suicide?

Maybe emphysema or that chronic bronchitis- which is the cause of 'smokers cough', sounds kinda like thats what you have?

It could also be lung cancer but I think that has different symptoms- weight loss, coughing up blood, etc. I am not sure if it has the same symptoms as the other two early on though.

You should talk to your doctor about it, they may want to run some tests? Also you may want to quit smoking at this point, most of the lung damage from all 3 of those problems will be irreversible but you don't want it to get worse. the doc can help with that

Shortness of breath is a sure sign that the lungs are damaged. go see a doctor ASAP. he will listen to you breathe, and may order a x-ray. X-ray will show any spots caused by a lung problem. but the best thing you can do for yourself is to stop smoking; it's a loaded gun to your head.

I had no signs. I had lung cancer. I do know that my les hurt real bad to where I went to the emergency room. thats when I found out I had cancer. more than 8 hours later on a hunch. go to the doctor and get a chest xray.

By Jessica Ward Jones, MD, MPH Associate News EditorReviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on June 24, 2010

“Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.”  For schizophrenia?  perhaps.  New research suggests that aspirin may be of benefit in reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is a serious psychological disorder characterized by impairments in thinking that can lead to delusions, difficulty in determining reality, and hallucinations.  Sufferers are at high risk for substance abuse and suicide.  up to 2.2 million Americans suffer from the disease. 

There is no single known cause for schizophrenia, but chemical and structural abnormalities of the brain as well as genetics appear to play a role.  Treatments include antipsychotics and psychosocial therapy.

Prior research noted an improvement of symptoms in schizophrenia when patients were taking anti-inflammatories such as celexicob, a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor.  these results suggest that inflammation may play a role in causing some of the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Dr. Laan Grobbee and his team of researchers in the Netherlands evaluated whether using a medication to treat inflammation might improve the symptoms of schizophrenia.  They used aspirin as an anti-inflammatory because cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Grobbee conducted a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study with 80 patients who had had schizophrenia for fewer than five years.  Patients were randomly assigned to either 1000mg of aspirin or placebo, and treated for three months.

Patients who required antipsychotic medications (70 percent) continued to be treated with olanzapine, clozapine, or risperidone.  All patients were given a proton-pump inhibitor as a precaution to protect them from any possible stomach irritation due to the aspirin.

The Posititive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) was used to measure the change in symptoms at the beginning of the treatment and after three months.

After three months, the patients treated with aspirin showed a significant reduction in the PANSS (4.86 points) compared to the patients treated with placebo (1.57 points). 

Cognitive function was also assessed, and there did not appear to be any negative effects from the aspirin.

These results suggest that there may indeed be an inflammatory component of schizophrenia that could perhaps be responsive to anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin.  Grobbee noted an even greater improvement in patients with altered immune function.

The authors suggest that aspirin may also theoretically work in treatment of schizophrenia through other mechanisms such as the N-methyl d-aspartate receptor, another active area of research.

Given recent research showing schizophrenics at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and other high-risk metabolic conditions such as defects in insulin function, aspirin may be of benefit in more than one way.

It is unclear if aspirin therapy would be effective in someone suffering from the disease for many years.  perhaps after a long period of untreated inflammation, aspirin would be of little effect.

Future research in this area could include larger trials to determine how many patients might be responsive to therapy, studies to determine what other (if any) anti-inflammatory agents might be of benefit, and research to determine whether therapy might be helpful in patients with a long term diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry