Double Suicide + Murder

[Mind Blank]

Within the last week, two of my closest friends have committed suicide. I tried to stop them, I really did. I wish they'd listened. A friend of a friend attempted suicide because of these two, but passed out before she could, and ended up in hospital. To make it even worse, another friend was raped, murdered, and then their house was torched. As I'm home-schooled, good friends don't come around often. Now I'm left with only one.

What kind of insane world do we live in?
Where people rape, murder, and kill themselves? I can't stand it.

I'm completely unmotivated lately. All I want to do is lay down or sleep.
I trust you guys to give great advice. What can I do?

[Amaryllis]

Sweetie, for one, you need to -report- the rape and murder.

Secondly, you're going through a lot of crap. It's really hard to cope with your own problems, much less that of your friends. Having someone close to you commit suicide is never easy. Consider getting professional help?

If that fails, find another psychiatrist and another and another. It takes some time before you find the right one. If professional help really isn't possible, well, then it's up to you. You need to pull through this. Read up on how to cope with depression and recover. Watch funny videos, try to laugh and smile. It truly is the best medicine.

Suicide is a horrible choice, sweetie. There's so much you have left to do in your life. You get one chance to do whatever you want to. Why throw it away?

[Mind Blank]

First of all, the rape and murder is of course known. Been on the news a few times.
Secondly, thanks for replying. It means a lot.
Also, I don't want to die at all. I'm just very, very sad.

I suppose professional help is the best option. Thanks for mentioning that.

[Jimmy Page]

Amaryllis said it perfectly
Try not to focus too much on the bad that's happened,I know what your going through,if you need someone to talk to im right here :)

[jacknife]

It is natural that you feel unmotivated. This will probably last for a bit of time, no matter what you do. And that's ok. Listening to your body is a really important part of both physical and mental health. If your body feels like lying down a lot for a bit, or if your body feels less energized, then give it what it wants and take a break. You're going through a lot of stress and trauma, and your body probably needs the down time to recuperate.

Having said that, I understand you want to be more active and move on with your life. That will come in time, too. I'm just saying don't rush anything. People often become deeper thinkers when depressed; this is also a natural, healthy thing. It will help you to overcome what you're going through, rather than ignoring it and brushing it aside with medication or distractions.

Coming on here to talk about it with people will certainly help. It will be a slow process, but nothing worth having is easy. In time you will start to feel a lot better, but it starts with giving your mind and body the rest it needs. Personally, I find stretching to be very relaxing. It helps relieve stress and also makes you healthier!

I am really sorry to hear about your tragedy. Try to feel better!

[Fiction]

That is a lot to go through, especially in such a short space of time. There is no wonder that you're feeling how you are.

Whatever you do, do not blame yourself for anything that happened. It is a credit to you that you tried to help these people, and the fact that they did it was beyond your control.

My advice would be to stay close to the friends that do remain. If you have someone to go through this with it will really help. Talk to people about how you're feeling, whether that's with friends, family or a professional.

I'm also here if you ever need to talk about anything :)

[Kaius]

Minus the murder etc this sounds a lot like what happened to me a couple of years ago, a friend of mine passed away and we all took it very difficultly but it did result in a few more of my friends attempting and following him. Like Kathy said before, its beyond your control theres nothing you could have done to stop them if they were that intent on it but think of it as they're at peace now and they aren't hurting or suffering.

Its a lot to go through in such a small space of time but it will get better, maybe not right away but it will ease over time the most important thing is you take it day by day and you keep yourself as busy as possible. You need to report the murder and the rape because it could happen again. This is something you can stop.

You and your friend need to stay close, you're going to need each other a lot at the moment. Some people find that remembering the people they've lost helps them more than trying to keep themselves distracted for it, how about holding a small memorial for them or doing activities you used to do together, with your friend? If this isn't something that you feel you can do try just writing a journal entry with anything you're feeling or thinking at the time to help you get your thoughts in order. Try activities that will keep you busy for a few hours at a time, maybe a sport or watching movies or even just drawing or painting. Gaming I found to also be a good help. Is there anyone you feel you could talk to about it if you need to?

Like i said its not something thats going to just stop hurting or something you're just going to be able to forget about. Take this day by day and it will get easier I promise. You will have bad days but sooner or later the amount of good days you have will easily overtake the bad ones. I'm here if you need to talk, you can PM/VM me at any time i'd be happy to talk or even just listen.

[Antagonist]

This is kinda whats going on with me. Stay strong, okay? If anyone can not harm themself or try to kill themself, its you. After all of this, you havent attempted suicide. You are very strong. And dont we all want to sleep when something goes wrong, and unmotivated?

[Mind Blank]

Aww. You're all so wonderfully helpful. I wish I knew what to say.

[Eagle63]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHf2BCjxb78

Ive posted this video several times now for people, but i love the message of the song, and its about overcoming adversity. If u ever need to talk, PM me. im here for you, bro. And even though ur homeschooled, u have plenty of good friends on here. I also agree with many of the previous posters about getting professional help. None of this is your fault, at all.