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I'm not sure if this is caused by depression or not, but I a while ago I've realized that there is a certain point in life that I'm drifting into. I'm getting away from social life day by day and getting more isolated with every choice I make. Now I am not sure if those are my actual choices or choices I make because of depression.
To be more clear, I used to study physics. At least I tried for 4 years in two different universities. But it went nowhere and I was not able to pass a single exam. My "brain" somehow managed to drift me into something that requires less human contact when I graduate. Right now I study literature and I'm working as a translator. (English is not my native language) But I feel like, if I become a successful freelance translator, I'll become completely isolated and it will create the perfect environment for me to suicide. Is this a game my mind is playing with me? I can't be sure about anything in life. This is hard.
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PatientMod-B bartelby
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Hi bartelby
We note from a recent post which you have made to our forum that you may be experiencing thoughts around self-harm. If we have misinterpreted your comments then we apologies for contacting you directly. But if you are having such thoughts then please note that you are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.
If you are having these suicidal thoughts then we strongly recommend you speak to someone who may be able to help. The Samaritans offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what you are going through. They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.
Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet here: https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts, which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you may need.
If you are having such thoughts then please do reach out to the team at the Samaritans (or the other people detailed in our leaflet) who will understand what you're going through and will be able to help.
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hypercat bartelby
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What's wrong with making your social life outside of work? Work is just one avenue to meet people and make friends and is by far not the only one. I don't know what country you are in but there are bound to be local groups you can join.
If you are in the UK there is Meet Up which is nationwide. If you are religious then join a church group. Once you get a good social life going you will be happier and thoughts of suicide will recede. If you have problems in this area though or are social awkward then take steps to deal with this, perhaps by counselling. You will find your way if you persevere. x
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