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The hardest part of dealing with mental illness, is the silence we all suffer in. For almost a decade I have dealt with depression, anxiety and I guess a feeling of failure. I have ended many relationships, because people just simply don't understand the overwhelming grief that fills my heart. I read with sadness the stories of people who have followed through with their suicidal urges, and the torment that stays forever with those they leave behind, and I know one day, if I don't find the help I need, my family will be writing a story about me. I have been referred to person after person, yet still, the heaviness in my heart grows. Then once it seems like there is no tomorrow, the sun shines over the clouds, and I feel like I am a survivor, (even if it lasts just for moment) knowing however my next test is not far away. I know I will continue to fight this disease, everyday for the rest of my life, may we all be blessed with the friends and family I have that love me unconditionally. Here's to blowing the roof off the misguided opinions about suicide and mental illness. In my darkest hour, I will know I am not alone, and am with you all, in yours.

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I have spent the last couple of hours reading the stories on your site, and it makes me extremely sad to hear that there are so many people out there that have also lost someone close to them through suicide. I am the second eldest of a family of six boys and on the 19th of October 2001, lost my younger brother Michael, to suicide. Being an extremely close family this has taken us all some time to come to terms with but having experienced the shock, confusion, anger, anguish, depression, self doubt, and all the other mixed emotions that come with such a tragic experience, we are now putting our energy and passion into organising a fund raiser in Canberra to raise both funds and awareness for this VERY worthy cause, and in memory of our beautiful,loving brother Michael. To everyone out there that has in any way been impacted by mental illness or suicide, I pass on my deepest sympathies, and heart felt best wishes, and I welcome you all to join my family, friends, and myself in Canberra in October 2003. This event will be a celebration of 'LIFE' and a means by which we can establish a local support infrastructure of 'real' people with 'real' experiences, and 'real' empathy towards others in similar situations. Mental illness and suicide is a problem of today's society that can only be truly challenged through communication, education, support, commitment, empathy and love, and I for one am committed to ensuring that I do my part to reduce the impact that it has on our society. Love and best wishes, Steve McHarg.

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im suicidal, and i found your website interesting thx for makin it

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this site is great, i was visiting it for school work but also to find out about different programs asociated with suicide,

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I have read Belinda's Story with special interest. Belinda stayed with us for a short period and her loss really affected us. She was a girl with potential and an attractive personality which made assisting her a pleasure. Suicide has two victims if one includes those left behind. Efforts to address this issue deserve universal support and commitment as a high priority.

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My partner is manic depressive and has attempted suicide before. She still sometimes has thoughts of it and we talk about it when she does (thank god she does). She does not want to die or have thoughts of death, just cant get them out of her head at times. I love her more than anything. Good work, and lets hope that the public perceptions of mental health change for the better instead of the government trying to hide so called "ugly" diseases. Keep up the good work.

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ON THE 7TH OCTOBER 2002 I FOUND MY BEAUTIFUL BROTHER MATHEW AFTER HE HAD COMPLETED SUICIDE,AGE 29, I HAVE JUST STARTED TO LOOK AT SITES LIKE THESE TO TRY AND COME TO SOME PEACE SOMEHOW IN WHAT MY BROTHER THOUGHT WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR HIM. AND NOW VISITING SITES LIKE THESE I CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SAME. WHEN I AM STRONGER I WOULD LOVE TO SOMEHOW HELP THE FIGHT AGAINST SUICIDE, I LOVE YOU MATHEW