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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Suicide prevention/ depression | 12/30/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: "Hi, I'm Christine and I'm 16 and in my second year of high school. First of all I'm adopted so ... A: You can try a suicide hotline even though you may not consider yourself suicidal. They might have a ... | ||
| Suicide prevention/ depression | 12/28/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: "Hi, I'm Christine and I'm 16 and in my second year of high school. First of all I'm adopted so ... A: While reading I was so struck by the sadness and uncertainty in your words. But I was overjoyed ... | ||
| Suicide prevention/ depression | 12/23/2011 | Jane Dillon |
| Q: I'm Christine and I'm 16 and in my second year of high school. First of all I'm adopted so that's ... A: This can't be easy for you. I will may a few suggestions here as I feel face to face therapy would ... | ||
| My mums suicide attempt | 12/12/2011 | Jane Dillon |
| Q: Almost a week ago my mum tried to commit suicide by taking 100 pills. She didn't succeed but when ... A: Sorry for the late reply, perhaps you have already made the call or text. How did it go? Trusting ... | ||
| self injury help | 12/7/2011 | Jane Dillon |
| Q: used to bang my head on stuff pull my hair make small cuts on my skin rubed an penilc easer on my ... A: Please don't do anything to harm yourself. :( I understand exactly what you mean. When I was ... | ||
| problems.. | 11/25/2011 | Jane Dillon |
| Q: I am Yuss, i have 17 years old. Im at the last year at school. I have to study hard to get agood ... A: Yuss, this sounds like something you should sek counseling for. Try to find a mental health ... | ||
| Co-Worker/Friend | 11/21/2011 | Jane Dillon |
| Q: A Co-Worker/friend of mine shot himself yesterday at work in his company vehicle. He is in the ICU ... A: I am very sorry to hear your friend is in hospital under such circumstances. This must be very ... | ||
| I'm killing myself... | 9/26/2011 | John |
| Q: I haven't eaten anything for 2 days now. I refuse to. I overdosed on some cold medicine pills on an ... A: I am sorry to hear of how you are feeling. Since you have such feelings that make you not want to ... | ||
| please help | 8/25/2011 | Tracey -Ann Powell |
| Q: when a person goes in to a hosptial for teatment if they are self injuring or are Suicideal what do ... A: Yes it is possible fora person to become suicidal and self harm if they are laid off from their job. ... | ||
| cutting and eating issues | 8/17/2011 | Tracey -Ann Powell |
| Q: A few years ago, I started cutting myself because I blamed myself for my Grandfathere's death. The ... A: I am really sorry to hear what has been going on with you. There is a lot going on and i see why it ... | ||
| I feel like a Failure | 8/11/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: I'm 14 years of age. I've dated this guy a year ago and it seems as if I STILL can't get over him. ... A: I am so sorry you are feeling the way you are. No one should feel the way you do much less someone ... | ||
| i think its time to say goodbye | 8/11/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: im only 18 years old im over weight no one likes me they think im some weird wannabe rocker because ... A: You need someone to listen and show you some care??? Well you've come to the right place as it's my ... | ||
| HELP! | 8/7/2011 | Tracey -Ann Powell |
| Q: i'm Hannah, and I am 15years-old, and I want to kill myself.A lot of messed up stuff as happend in ... A: I'm so sorry i took this long to get to your question. What you are saying is extremely serious and ... | ||
| HELP! | 8/7/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: i'm Hannah, and I am 15years-old, and I want to kill myself.A lot of messed up stuff as happend in ... A: Oh Hannah! It sounds like you have seen so much in your short life as is the case with so many of ... | ||
| Hi. | 7/20/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: In sixth grade i had a project,test, and speech combo about Haiti. I had had trouble keeping my ... A: I read your letter with great interest and with growing sorrow. First of all, the only failure I ... | ||
| Follow up | 7/15/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: ms carolinee, thanks for all the support it really meant alot to mee, it really does i took your ... A: That is such a sweet thing for you to say and believe me I wish I was closer to you (in Louisiana) ... | ||
| Follow up | 7/11/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: ms carolinee, thanks for all the support it really meant alot to mee, it really does i took your ... A: Alexis hun, you have got to listen to me, Inpatient Hospitals are one of the most uncaring places ... | ||
| Suicidal thoughts from school stress (recurring) | 7/1/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: I finished my freshman year of high school quite recently; I got all A's and today I found out I got ... A: I feel absolutely terrible for you that school and grades and scores and marks are causing you to do ... | ||
| Follow up | 6/29/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: ms carolinee, thanks for all the support it really meant alot to mee, it really does i took your ... A: Monday 11th July 2011 I'm resending this so it's got all the information and telephone numbers in ... | ||
| Follow up | 6/28/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: ms carolinee, thanks for all the support it really meant alot to mee, it really does i took your ... A: I'm glad that you wrote back with what's happened and your concerns. I already had a feeling about ... | ||
| Suicidee | 6/26/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: my name is alexis and im 13 years old and i dont know why but i really wanna die, i just feel there ... A: I am so glad that you found the courage and strength to reach out for help,and I am going to do my ... | ||
| My cousin | 6/21/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: I'm 13 and my cousin is 15. We are very close,I'm the only person she has. For the past month she ... A: I want you to tell your cousin that she must 'hang on in there' and not kill herself. Tell her that ... | ||
| Suicidal because of aging | 6/18/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: Hey Caroline. Recently I turned 16. I am male. The 2 biggest recreational activities I do are ... A: Firstly I want to let you know that it is not uncommon what you are feeling. Many young people have ... | ||
| need a prayer | 6/17/2011 | Caroline West |
| Q: I have been dealing with chronic illness and depression and have been experiencing a lot of dark ... A: I have done so and said a 'light healing' prayer to God which you requested of me. Is there ... | ||
| Do I need help? | 6/9/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: A couple of things, I recently moved and though I have made a ton of friends here, they cannot ... A: It is very insightful that you say the physical pain makes the pain in your mind go away. Though I ... | ||
| Life or Death? | 6/2/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: I'm MacKenzie and im 15 years old, i have a boyfriend named Dustin.. We love eachother A LOT! :) and ... A: MacKenzie! This I pray for you: Father, please help my friend and Your child MacKenzie. She is ... | ||
| Life or Death? | 5/26/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: I'm MacKenzie and im 15 years old, i have a boyfriend named Dustin.. We love eachother A LOT! :) and ... A: MacKenzie! Choose life, please choose life! What a gift you were given to know your dad before ... | ||
| please help | 5/23/2011 | Ego Invenio |
| Q: I am a 15-year old girl who has attempted suicide before. It didn't work, because i wrote my friends ... A: Hey Mandy Thank you for writing in to us and sharing this with us - it shows a great courage that ... | ||
| suicidal | 5/14/2011 | Ego Invenio |
| Q: my husband died last yr, since then ive been depressed, on medication, and im seeing a psychartirst, ... A: Hey Phyllis, Thanks for writing in and sharing this deeply personal information with us. Losing a ... | ||
| is this part of depression | 5/14/2011 | John |
| Q: hi John if your thinking and wondering about how to get hit by a car is this a sign of depression ... A: It could be. It sounds like a suicidal wish. When people isolate themselves from others its never a ... | ||
| I hate myself | 5/11/2011 | John |
| Q: Ok, here goes. I have never opened up to anyone about this before so this will be a long one. I am ... A: Ok, here goes. I have never opened up to anyone about this before so this will be a long one. Hi ... | ||
| HELP! | 5/10/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: My name is Adriana and i'm 15 years-old. I am pretty much messed up. My dad is not a dad at all ... A: My friend Adriana! You have someone to talk to who is always ready and willing to listen. And you ... | ||
| HELP! | 5/9/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: My name is Summer and I am 15 years-old. For as long as I can remember I have been unhappy. I have ... A: You may think that you have no one to talk to but there is always One who listens and hears what we ... | ||
| I changed so much! I WANT TO BE GOOD AGAIN | 4/30/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: I dont know anything...I don't think I've ever loved myself I feel empty and tired of fighting and ... A: Oh Lupita! I'm so sorry it took me so long to get back to you and I'm VERY sorry to hear you be so ... | ||
| A Friend | 4/26/2011 | Lynne Luckett |
| Q: A friend (although not a very close one) committed suicide on Easter Sunday. Although he wasn't that ... A: I am sorry to hear about your friend. It always affects me when I hear of someone who takes for ... | ||
| what's the point? | 4/15/2011 | John |
| Q: I'm 15 and afraid of the future. I get these waves of sadness and hopelessness. I get so afraid that ... A: I dont know if you are a boy or a girl since i have no heard your name before. But anyway, at 15 you ... | ||
| I want to die... | 4/12/2011 | Ego Invenio |
| Q: I've had MANY troubles the past year.. My father died.. I was constantly being made fun of, The list ... A: Hey Mackenzie, Thanks for writing in and sharing this with us - it takes a great deal of courage to ... | ||
| Need out of a bad situation | 4/10/2011 | John |
| Q: I'm 17, and I'm suffering from severe depression and anxiety. I Have no possible way of getting ... A: I will make some comments in capital letters so you will easily see them. Im not shouting. Hello, ... | ||
| I can not stopthinking about it .. | 4/3/2011 | John |
| Q: I hope you listen to my problem, because no one else cares. I am a 16 years old junior in High ... A: Parents can be tough on their kids and if their own relationship to each other is not all that great ... | ||
| Depression | 3/27/2011 | John |
| Q: I've never contemplated suicide, and I don't plan on ever doing it, but I have been feeling pretty ... A: Depression is a real illness. It can sometimes lift or get worse. It is distinguished from normal ... | ||
Lynne Luckett
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about surviving suicide, about losing a family member to suicide and how to heal the hole that is left behind by a loved one committing suicide.
Experience
My father committed suicide when I was 8 years old. It took me 13 years to even start dealing with his death but once the healing started it was truly an educational experience. I know now that he is with me all the time and though his physical self is no longer here, his spirtual self lives on in me and my son. I'm now 49 and have talked to several people about losing a loved one to suicide and have received some positive feedback about my advice. I am a medical transcripitionist and have been in the medical field for 20+ years. I feel I survived my dad's death to have the understanding to be able to help others. I love to help others.
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