Is it normal to think about suicide everyday?

No it is not. However once you recognize you are and go seek help a person can overcome those thoughts.

Of course not. Human beings are programmed to love life. By nature we have the desire to live and have a sense of self-preservation. If that sense is gone for any reason, then we may be tempted to fulfill the desire to die.

While sometimes people might think of things like this in passing, if you're thinking about it every day, it might be time to seek the help of a trusted adult. Sometimes still, those who think of it daily are still in passing, without any intention of carrying through (ideations). If you're feeling down most of the time, or start to think on this topic more seriously, it might be time to reach out.

No, it isn't. In case you do go through the stress of being suicidal every day, get help. There is no harm is talking it out with some. I've gone through thoughts of escaping quite often but then I've never thought of giving up on life, no matter how scared I am of it and no matter how daunting it gets. Talk it out. There maybe a better outcome in that, than suicide.

It depends. If you’re getting help, no. If you’re all alone, yes. If you’re receiving medical attention you shouldn’t be having these thoughts everyday anymore, it means your treatment isn’t working. If you aren’t seeking for help, yes. It may get worse, that’s why you always need to reach out for help before it’s too late.

Once in my lifetime, I was in the same situation. I've searched professional help. I've changed some situations in my life and with a small and helpful therapy I got back on track again. Please don't give up! Please look for professional help. That you've been born is a gift. You are a gift to this world. And it's your journey to see it by yourself. You are worth every single breath you take. You have strenght. And don't you worry: The sun is always there, even if a rain cloud is in front of it. It will pass and you will gain back happiness and sense of life. Please contact professional medical help. Take care

It is not normal, and you should call a suicide hotline. People on 7 cups are not trained to handle suicidal talks. Please call 1-800-273 TALK (8255) or go here: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx

There was a period in my life where I was thinking about suicide almost every day, making very difficult to come up with any will to do something, constantly haunted by an overwhelming sense of decay and transience: "Why should I do that particular thing or why should act towards that particular goal if in a short time I won't exist anymore?" was the question I struggled to find an answer to. This thought, however, wasn't originated by a particular sad situation or depression, but rather by a nihilistic attitude, due to which I couldn't find meaning in anything (I thought it was like mocking myself to pretend things could have the "meaning" we decide to shed on them, as many existentialists suggest to do). By the time this question became less and less haunting, but I think has plaid an important role to make me understand myself better and point out what I think is really important in my life, removing all those things that do not make any sense to me.

No. Seek professional help, you shouldn't be living like this and you don't have to be. There's help available and you can live much, much happier.

Normalizing suicidal thoughts is a dangerous thing to do, and I would argue it is not normal to think of suicide everyday. If you are having recurring suicidal thoughts, it is best to seek professional help. When professional help is unvailable, I recommend seeking a counselor (through crisis chat, crisis hotline, etc).

I wouldn't say it's 'normal'. Not everyone thinks about suicide every day but people who experience depression or any kind of other mental health issues can experience suicidal thoughts. These thoughts can come and go. We're not making any plans and they come and go. However, if you feel like you're putting a plan together: IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT TO REACH OUT! My point is: it's 'normal' to think about suicide every day as long as they come and go. However, I strongly recommend searching professional help!

I don't think it's normal, but it happens. Depression sucks. It's a word that gets thrown around WAY too easily. Lots of mentally healthy people will claim to be depressed, when really they're just experiencing what is normal human emotions, and they're back to 'normal' fairly quickly.Even if you think you'll never act on your thoughts, this is not something to take lightly. You really, really need to seek a therapist and discuss these thoughts and how to deal with them. So, no, it is not normal, and it is very dangerous. Find someone ASAP to get help. Look for a good therapist for sure, and find a psychiatrist that will work with you on medication that can help.

No, this is absolutely not normal and if you are having these thoughts daily please seek help. If you are constantly thinking about suicide and it is interfering with your daily life then i suggest going to therapy where you can get professional help. :)

Yes, it is totally normal to be an existential nihilist. But it isn't normal to use that excuse to not evolve or not contribute to physical world under those suicidal thoughts. there has been some great philosophers, artists, writers like Charles Bukowski, Albert Camus who constantly contemplated suicide but their works now inspire all of us. We must all strive to make use of our emptiness and convert it into something of value for others. :)

Sometimes, when you're going through a really low point in your life, your thoughts can begin to go to that dark place. It's a hard place to get out of, as I know. I have tried to kill myself 3 times in my life, and I'm 24. I won't tell you to remember all the people you'd leave behind, because that can be extremely difficult in the moment. The important thing is to identify why YOU want to live, whether it's for your family, your friends, your hamster, whatever. Stay strong. You can get through this

Well this ones more personal, I've been told it's not normal and I've experienced weeks where I haven't myself. So no it's not normal to want to hurt yourself you think about hurting yourself everyday. It's somthing you should take very seriously. It's important you communicate with people around you, that can be the hardest.

It is normal to think about suicide sometimes. But a daily occurrence probably indicates there is something that needs to be addressed. Underlying depression, anxiety, or something else. Thoughts of suicide are a symptom of a problem. Keeping that in mind may help guide you to the right resources to begin the process of healing.

It can be normal to think of suicide daily - especially during tough periods in our lives, although it isn't healthy. Finding the right support and resources to get you back on track feeling yourself and positive again is really important - starting with the listeners here on 7cups is a great start. Remember that you are not alone, and that sometimes you may feel hopeless but that doesn't mean that you are helpless (or hopeless ;). Support or treatment for suicidal thoughts is different for everyone, so don't feel defeated if you don't feel improvements straight away - like anytime you are unwell with the flu sometimes you take to time to heal.

No, most definately not. Unfortuantely it does happen and that is hard, but you can learn to cope and counsellors can sometimes help.

In 2015 I thought about it everyday and eventually it landed my in a psych ward on a pink slip. I am thankful I no longer think of it as an option ever. I still struggle with depression and terrible feelings of loneliness but I try to remember that everything is temporary and somehow and sometime it will change. My dear Grandmother used to tell me “this too shall pass”. She was an incredibly strong woman born in 1914 and she experienced much adversity in her life. If you think about “it” everyday by all means please seek professional help because you are not alone and there is help and hope. Never give up!

No, it's not. Yes we all go through those thoughts, but not everyday. I personally go through this. You should start by thinking good thoughts. Replace all the bad ones with good ones

I don't think so. Even if it does not involve you being the victim, it is a negative thought nonetheless and no one is supposed to dwell on such things daily. You might like to dissect your thought process and try to get to the source of these thoughts. Where is it coming from? What triggered it? And most importantly, is it helping me in any possible way? As far as I know, having negative ideas recurrently can have a damaging effect in the long run, both emotionally and psychologically. So, it is better if you think about this a little more deeply and think for yourself. All the best :)

Suicide is the final step for many so it is worrying. Thinking about it though is an opportunity to realise that you need help and support and knowing you have to do everything to change what is happening in your life

Suicidal thoughts can be a normal response if your life circumstances are really stressful. What they may be signalling is that you need support. Don't ever hesitate to reach out!

I don't think its normal to think about suicide everyday since it does demotivate you. Suicide is a very sensitive topic and being in that state is something your should be very aware of. People who are suicidal had enough of everything and they think that death is the only way. Remember death is a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Things will get better, never lose hope. We are always here to listen.

I think it is perfectly fine to ponder about the topic every now and then, as long as it does not affect your daily life. When it starts to affect your daily life, it can start to snowball into a larger issue that gets out of hand very quickly. If you find yourself thinking about suicide every now and then, it is ok. If you are contemplating suicide everyday, please try to find a professional. We listeners are here to help with smaller handable issues, and suicide is definitely outside of our expertise. What we can do for you are limited and I hope you understand.

It is not healthy to think about suicide everyday. It can mean that someone doesn't want to terminate his/her life, but just wants to stop to feel the way he/she feels. It is important to talk to someone who can help and to try to be oriented on a solution that is constructive.

Maybe not normal, but these thoughts may not be as uncommon as you may think. Thinking about suicide without any intention or plan is a coping skill for dealing with strong emotions. If you are thinking about suicide every day you should seek out professional help. Meeting with a general practitioner or finding someone within your community is a good starting point. You do not have to deal with this by yourself. Please reach out and receive the support you need. You matter and you do not deserve to suffer through these thoughts alone. Use these resources for further anonymous support. The crisis text line: 741-741 National Suicide Prevention: 1 800 273 8255 7cups.com/crisis

The word normal carries a connotation and not being "normal" can often be perceived as bad. However, thinking about suicide daily is not healthy. It is a sign of depression or another mental illness. I'd talk to a doctor, counselor, or trusted person (who is an adult) right away.

"Normal" is an interesting word. I would say, maybe biasly, no. No, of course not. Life is within you so that you may live it and feel thusly alive. Feelings of suicide are indications that you are believing things that do not serve you, that are not about who you really are, and that you want to change to begin with. Feelings of suicide are interesting if you take a step back from it. Here we are, brought onto this Earth by nature, born, the same as the stars, the same as the fauna and plants... and we want to end ourselves prematurely. As humans we live an interesting play. The thing is, we don't have to. We don't have to take direction and we don't have to play a character that we are not but we look around and figure that we're the only ones feeling out of sorts or otherwise than everyone is a puppet and we see no "escape." But we should understand that there is only the here and now and that everything around us is a reflection of our current state. A great metaphor I heard once was that we look at our problems, in this metaphor our problems is our reflection in a mirror... and we place our thumbs at the end of our frown in the mirror, and try all we might, nothing changes. However, the mirror never needed to change it's function. Instead, when we internalize what needs to "change," we see that as we move and change expressions, so does what occurs within the mirror. Suddenly, the power is in our hands again, where it always was and always needed to be realized to be. However, if the question is really asking, if suicidal thoughts are common or a proper function of the mind. Then, yes, they can be common depending on many factors and, yes, it is a relatively proper function of the mind. Your mind tries to seek solutions, after all. And no other input besides everything is garbage or I am garbage is going into that process, one could imagine that the end result of that logical process would be grim. However, just like the previous metaphor... give yourself your power back. Take back your truths. Take back your reality. And your mind will follow suit.