Seriously!!! What do you do when you are frequently bombarded with ideas of suicide?

Question: I am bi-polar and take 4 different medications (for the past 3 years). I participate in partial health programs and have stopped drinking. I am doing many things in order to be healthy, but I still have these thoughts. The only thing keeping me going is my children, they would be devistated. Any advice as far as lifestyle changes, drugs, behavior, etc...? Thanks!

Answers:
I used to be horribly depressed, I was told that at the begining of each day and when you get these ideas, but expecially at the begining of each day to take 5 minutes to think of something happy that envolves you in the future, try and think of a different one each day...going to your childs weding maybe, you grandchild saying nanny or grand dad (sorry dont know your sex) for the first time..anything that makes you happy and envolves you in the years to come. It helped me a great deal.
Also, do ask your doctor about your medicines, you may not be on the right ones, get a second opinion.
If you just want to talk to someone, mail me and I will be happy to chat about anything :)
(PS I expect that you will get some horrid answers on this, just ignore the idiots, the only way that they can feel good about themselves is by making others feel bad)

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well turn to God he always knows best. just pray..

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