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Is it normal to have suicidal thoughts when you've become crippled??

I've got a herniated disc in my neck and it's causing me physical pain, numbness the whole works, I've been thinking of ending it all so I don't need to deal with this anymore.... yes there's surgery but what happens if I come out more broken than what I am...
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Paliglass · 41-45, F
Sounds normal. Your life is dramatically changed, you're depressed, can't see a way out other than death.

Seems like a normal emotional response to a desperate and seemingly helpless situation that you are unable to change.

Plan for the worst. What will you do if the worst happens after the op? How will you make your life enjoyable? Explore what you will be able to do.

But hope for the best.

That's all you can do right now till you know what happens after the op. So rest, try to do things that are restful and watch funny TV and distract yourself as much as possible. Avoid depressing programs and stuff that requires alot of thought.

Give yourself a complete mental break as much as possible.

That's what I think, it's a normal emotional reaction. If you start to feel like you might act on suicidal thoughts then get medication to help you. Also get a counselor if possible.

Much luck.