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[deleted] t1_ixhrss0 wrote

So, the explanation i was taught is that everyone experiences these feelings or thoughts at one point or another in their lives, or atleast most people. It is perfectly normal and ok for it to happen.

It becomes a problem when it morphs into suicidal ideation; where you can’t just brush these thoughts away, and instead fantisize or imagine actually dying for more than a second or minute. And often.

I want to assure you that the two are distinct, and If you experience the latter, talking to a professional is advised.

As for exactly why the first one happens, there is no real conclusive evidence that i’ve come across, i learned about it through education about five years ago, so new science may have come out.

The call of the void is one of my favorite emotions, i feel truly alive when i realize that i am just a single action away from certain death, but i never act on this or long for it to happen, nor do i imagine my death in situations outside these short lived experiences.

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DapperWheel521 OP t1_ixhxmcf wrote

No, am not suicidal or anything but, it's just weird am cutting something and I get a urge to just cut my hand, like out the blue

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[deleted] t1_ixi6mj1 wrote

Suicidal ideation does not mean that you are suicidal. It means you have vivid imagery of dying or taking your life, and it happens to people. It’s ok that it happens, but it may be an issue so talking to a professional about it is best If that’s the case.

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GSGhostTrain t1_ixknky8 wrote

I don't think persistently imagining yourself dying of causes outside of your control qualifies as suicidal ideation; that just sounds like an intense and specific form of anxiety.

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[deleted] t1_ixkrpgu wrote

Only If it actually makes you anxious. The two are not mutually exclusive, either

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redundantwoodland t1_ixlagrl wrote

From someone that experiences this 'call of the void' almost daily, I've spent long enough with it now that it doesn't make me anxious anymore, I know what it does and how it makes me feel. I can never just shrug if off but I can get passed it, it leaves me ruminating for the rest of the day.startung with a flash thought. What happens if I yank the steering wheel right? And then hit that barrier. I will then spend the day thinking about different speeds, other types of vehicles involved and the list goes on. I do want to say that I'm not suicidal, I don't wish to take my own life but I am OK with dying

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