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I was in the reverse situation than you, maybe something I have to offer will help. I was suicidal as a young teen, hospitalized for it (forcibly) as a risk to myself. The last time I considered suicide was in my late 30s.I have too much to say, so I will try to start with the most important.

Find someone else to care about, and do something for them. (keep doing this until you feel better)

There are so many people in trouble with so many issues. This will instantly take your mind off your own problems.

No matter what you are going to suffer. Either your suffering will be because change and taking action (against procrastination) hurts really bad. (people who dismiss this pain have never experienced it) Or you are going suffer a life of decline.

You need to have some belief and faith in the answers given to you here that they will do you any good. I've followed advice that I had no belief would work because I was at the end of my rope multiple times, but I trusted the person saying it. (what else can you do sometimes?)

Look for things to be grateful for.

I've had zero money in the bank and mouths to feed, be grateful you have a home (I assume), some money in the bank etc... Really think about these things and try and appreciate them.

I am in my later years now, and because of my past I grit my teeth and accept the pain of facing my problems head on because I've proved over and over again that yields the best results for having a satisfying life.

If you keep looking you will figure something out and find the courage, strength and hope.



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