I think about suicide every day and have done so for 37 years. The main reason I haven't killed myself is that it would cause suffering to my family and extended family. I would love to be happy. I would love to be cured of my CPTSD, Bipolar Disorder and Chronic Nerve Pain. — Truth Seeker

Sounds like you have a lot of challenges to manage. Your question has much more impact hearing this. For what it's worth, I wish you well. You've been resilient and strong in the face of significant difficulties. :pray:

Truth Seeker didn't ask for an argument, and I didn't make one. Truth Seeker asked if wish we never existed, and I said No. Yeah, I elaborated for a few sentences. But, I mean, who gives one-word answers on The Philosophy Forum??

As far as arguments go, I know enough about the topic to know you don't argue or reason your way out of what Truth Seeker is going through. I have the deepest sympathy.

:up: Fair enough.

I don't understand when people don't understand this. :wink: — Tom Storm

I realize, belatedly, that my remark could be taken as dismissive. I have not had that particular experience.

Why not? I ask myself. There certainly were plenty of times when the Reaper could have collected you/me for a train squashed penny.

When the material hit my fan, I wanted another life. Sometimes, they seemed interchangeable.

No worries. And I hope my response didn't seem crusty. All good. We're just fumbling our way through these things. :up:

Do you wish you never existed? — Truth Seeker

I never did exist. Or perhaps my wish was granted.

A latter-day Sisyphus – no doubt your struggle (i.e. love), my friend, is stronger than your suffering – let that be your peace — 180 Proof

Thank you very much for your empathy and advice.

Sounds like you have a lot of challenges to manage. Your question has much more impact hearing this. For what it's worth, I wish you well. You've been resilient and strong in the face of significant difficulties. — Tom Storm

Thank you very much for your empathy and appreciation.