Is it normal i once considered suicide over this?

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I used to think to myself that I'd either kill myself or I hoped to die the day before my 18th birthday. I turned 18 a while ago and I obviously didn't go through with it, but I just finish my last day of high school and I'm crying now because I don't want to be an adult. All my life I've felt like one, practically, now I officially am one and I feel bad because I spent most of my childhood trying to be one. If that makes any sense. I just wish everyone could be a child for ever and there'd be no adults on this planet, virtually every problem it has is caused by them.

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Based on 24 votes (19 yes)
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  • Firepower18
    6 years ago

    You have to keep moving onward in life even when things seem hard. Being an adult has its advantages. There are still ways to have fun. Swimming in pools, bowling, some have parties, if you have kids then you will find yourself building tents, finger painting with them, getting chalk dust on your jeans,pillow fights, taking them to parks and swinging on swings with them playing on slides. Don't forget all the cartoons. You may find new friends along the way. You may even find a job you actually love. Just whatever you do in life just don't give up. Don't rob yourself of a future. Things will get better. It just takes time to adjust to new changes. Good luck.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks so much!

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  • Murun
    6 years ago

    Growing up is optional. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise.

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  • BabySilver
    6 years ago

    Youre still young. You made it this far. Keep going. Maybe you will find something new that will gi e you new motivation.

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    • Ellenna
      6 years ago

      True, but usually something to inspire motivation won't come knocking at the door or drop out of the sky: like everyone else, OP will have to look for what fulfils her/him.

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  • gxdezlh
    6 years ago

    Being a young adult is great! Yes it's hard because you have to take care of yourself, but as an adult you have more control over your life than when you were a child.

    Get some hobbies. Spend more time with your friends. Think about what you want to study in college. Have fun :)

    And if you ever feel really depressed, make sure to get therapy.

    If you feel like killing yourself, call 911.

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  • BossATsleep
    6 years ago

    I cry about growing up too

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  • JonathanOo
    6 years ago

    I was in the same boat. Life becomes depressing once you realize you missed out on everything

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    • Ellenna
      6 years ago

      Nobody has "missed out on everything", that's taking a negative focus which isn't necessary. While you're alive there's a chance of being creative, having fun, travelling, working, forming good relationships.

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      • JonathanOo
        6 years ago

        That's true but there still is a lot lost that we long for. Especially if you've reached The age where you don't have the time left:/

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        • Ellenna
          6 years ago

          I'm 70, so I don't in fact have much time left and I don't like that at all, but I refuse (well most days anyway) to waste what time I have left in regrets or longing for what I can't have.

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