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I, like you, suffer from depression due to incidents which I have experienced in my life and also severe anxiety. You are not alone and things will get better. You just need to be patient and give things time.

Please contact me at 204-725-1232 or at connier@mooddisordersmanitoba.ca  
 
I am very sorry to read this but have some helpful resources for you - there is hope and there is help.

Please check this link out and give them a call!!  
 
http://suicideprevention.ca/thinking-about-suicide/find-a-crisis-centre/manitoba-crisis-centres/  
 
I don't have an answer for your questions but yes, there are people that care. Reach out to your friends and family when you need too!  
 
I'm not defending her but I have been in her shoes. I ended a brief relationship with a guy and he said that he was going to kill himself. It made me feel terrible but I knew that staying with him wasn't healthy for him or myself. It's a huge burden put on you when someone tells you this. I was young and didn't know how to help him.  
 
I wish you all the best! It WILL get better

You need to contact the police ASAP!!! this guy has admitted to holding a razor to his wrist....DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!! I called you and left a message and my next call will be to the Brandon Police services.

I know trusting is a hard, hard thing to do. I really do hope you find a better coping mechanism then what you are used to.  
If at anytime you need though you can message me.  
I'm in no way a councillor, but if there's any way to keep you from self harm, I can be there just to talk!  
Have you tried a support group? The crisis lines? Any safe talk apps?  
 
Edited by Tanner88, 2016-04-06 15:33:00

If you are able to acknowledge that you suffer from Depression and PTSD, then you must also recognize that this is not your ex's fault, nor is it your fault - it is the disease's fault. So stop blaming people, and stop trying to hurt yourself. People do crappy things. Breakups happen. That's life, and life is not as bad as your brain is telling you it is. That's what the disease does - it tricks you into thinking everything is awful, but it isn't.  
 
As for your question - Yes some people suck, but most people don't. The thing is, most people are selfish, even if they don't mean to be, simply because they have to be. It's just survival and the nature of our first-person brains. So sometimes someone is just living their life as best they can, and somehow you get stepped on. They might not even realize they've hurt you. Or if they do, maybe they felt they had no choice.  
 
That being said, it is very difficult staying in a relationship with someone who suffers from mental health issues. I have been on both sides of that coin, and neither is very pleasant. Being dumped mid-depression makes you feel more worthless than ever. But being with someone who is in that dark place is very difficult, and not all people are up for the challenge. (especially people who suffer from it themselves)  
 
The best thing you can do at this point is try to let go of what hurt you in the past, including your ex, and take control of your brain NOW. I know you don't feel like it, but do it anyway. I know fitness, and food, and counseling seems impossible right now - that's just Depression trying to beat you down. Fight back. Go for a walk. Eat something healthy. Talk to a counselor.  
 
You will beat this. Trust me ;)

Until I found God. Find and bible and start praying. Your prayers don't have to be complicated, at one point all I could get out was "God help me". I invite you to Bethel Christian Church this Sunday, service starts at 10:30. Seek God and he will hold you up with his right hand may God bless you in EVERY part of your life.

Dude,  
 
Right now you need help getting through this crisis, and then find a good therapist who can help you change thought patterns and build skills to deal with things that come up.  
 
Please don't think there's only one way out of this despair, because that's absolutely not true.  
 

Very sorry about what you are going through. I understand completely. I myself have become suicidal because I have lost all hope with people and they do nothing but cause me stress and anxiety. So many lying, backstabbing, two faced people in this world. Most of the time people are just a disappointment. Girls are the worst ones especially, they are just evil.  
 
I hope you get the help you need and find someone better that understands you, someone that is loving and caring that will be honest with you.

mental health servies - 578-2400  
They will be closed now, but their recording will give you the number to the crisis unit.  
 
Please do this for me.I suffer severe depression and anxiety. I spent all summer in CAP and still struggled when I came home. But wow, life is good now. I have a mental health worker, I am able to get out of the house, have fun.....but is sure didn't come overnight. Think minute by minute, hour by hour, small steps....you will get better, you will enjoy life again!  
 
My last thought - think of your family, I am sure you have family that loves you.  
 
**life is too short to fight with yourself**  
 
Edited by Brenda, 2016-04-06 18:53:02

as per others take a step in the right direction and call the crisis hot line !  
They are great at what they do !  
Easy too talk to and can give you some direction and find out if there is a support group .  
When i found out about my wife and her boss they came in very handy so don't delay , dust yourself off and take some small steps to better your self and eventually you will heal and find the match you need and the respect you deserve !

Call the crisis line or if your not comfortable with that call the mood disorder clinic tomorrow they have amazing resources! They are the people that can help and will help make a plan to suit your needs. Self harm is never the answer, it may temporarily relieve the pain but is not a long term way of life. I wish you the best of luck, please use the available resources that are available. More people than you know suffer everyday with similar mental health diseases.