20 Stories Of People Who Had Suicidal Thoughts And What Changed Their Minds

Some Reddit threads hit harder than others, and this one is full of people explaining what pulled them back from the edge. The original question asked what made them change their minds after seriously considering suicide, and the replies are raw, personal, and often heartbreaking.

What makes the conversation so powerful is how different the turning points are. For some, it was a pet, a sibling, a parent, or a small moment that made them pause long enough to keep going.

Read on for the stories that stayed with them, and the comments that helped shape the discussion.

And the question has been posed...

u/MegaStorm75

In just three days, the post has garnered 17K upvotes and more than 8K comments. Below are some of the most upvoted comments by Redditors.

The replies came in fast, and some of them were hard to read.

1. Living with a permanent disability from a failed attempt is scary

u/CubicalWombatPoops

2. Dogs are truly man's best friend

u/raccoontmdesu

3. Little sisters are cute and the best

u/Boba_Tea123

4. Tell yourself every day that it doesn't have to be today

u/MilesGoran

5. Show them how happy you've become, even if it's hard

u/Willow_The_Great

6. Exactly! Always think about your loved ones

u/Inner-Nothing7779

7. I'm glad you found help and relief as well

u/FlippingOffFrogs7482

And it gets messy like the Reddit debate over a struggling friend trying to adopt a beloved family pet.

8. I'm glad you got yourself back together too

u/popejubal

9. Lol... And so many meals calling for my attention

u/Not_a_Sammon

10. You're surely going to overcome what you're going through

u/ChocoBurritoCake

11. That is a good thought

u/Emperor_85

12. Always procrastinate suicide

u/Dirty_Gurdy

13. Thank you, Reddit stranger

u/Netroth

14. Life is full of pain, but you can learn not to suffer from it

u/Book_Specter

15. Thinking about your loved ones will always help you fight it

u/Frenchiest_fry101

16. Suffer quietly and learn to suffer less

u/Jedibri81

17. Read the second comment and digest it

u/ek9todouschool

18. Exactly, make the most out of life

u/monstar9393

19. Making a list sounds interesting too

u/probation_420

20. Yes! Show them that you're tougher than they think

u/VelvetElvez

21. Moms just give us the push to move on most times

u/Snarlynx

22. I'm triple glad you made it out too

u/HiddenAstolfo

Some of the comments were funny, but the reasons behind them were not.

When you feel that you’ve lost everything, remember that there are people going through worse things than you. You have all your body parts, and you’re healthy, while some people have lost their hands, legs, and even eyes, yet they still find a reason to live.

So if you’re thinking about taking your life, DON’T! Talk to someone about it.

If you don’t want to live for yourself, live for your loved ones!

For another family strain, see why the AITA poster asked struggling relatives to leave.