Want to commit suicide but can't because of religion

For the last 9 months a cancer has progressed without being diagnosed and now I am in bed with pains, yellow stools, headaches, unable to eat and drink. Yet I am due for a test next week when the system and myself let me down so much that I can hardly walk.

I want to commit suicide to finish it off, the pains and all. But I am afraid because of religion, it is the ultimate sin. I used to not understand the people who went for assisted suicide but now I know differently. If I was not afraid for religious reasons I would put an end to it. I feel I have died nine months ago with the first symptoms, excruciating abdominal pain I had. Now I am just going to go for tests to tell me that I am dying. I know what some might say, oh you don't know that and many people think that and you are anxious. But I saw myself fading away for the last nine months. And unfortunately my family was not there for me to understand what I have been going through. And sometimes I hate myself for trusting them instead of my sense that I am not well.

Anyway I came here to say that. I will not commit suicide because of my religion and I know for my religion even this post is a sin. 

  • I'm very sorry to read your post Kalw and that you are contending with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

    Strong feelings such as these can be very difficult to manage but the mental health charity Mind have some very useful tips and practical advice on what you can do to help yourself at this moment in time however, if these feelings become too intense or overpowering then please do get in touch with the Samaritans on 116 123. They will not judge or tell you what to do. They are there to listen and will help work through this with you. You can also get instant support from Shout. They are a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They are available 7 days a week and are just one text away on 85258.

    It must have been very difficult to make this post but I'm glad you've reached out to us and I hope the resources I've provided you with, along with the support and advice from our community, can help you through this very challenging time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Kalw,

    I am so sorry to read about your suicidal ideation - I do hope you're receiving the support you need with your health anxiety. 
    Looking back at your posts, back in 2021 you were convinced that you had pancreatic cancer with some horrendous symptoms. If that had been true, you would probably have been dead by now. You'd certainly have had a solid and unequivocal diagnosis as that particular cancer tends to be quick to develop. You've had lots of tests and scans but still don't have a cancer diagnosis. 
    Health anxiety can be both physically and mentally debilitating - its many and varied symptoms are described very well on this website www.calmclinic.com/.../symptoms

    The link between anxiety and yellow poo is described here www.calmclinic.com/.../yellow-stool

    Health anxiety is a very real condition - as real as cancer - please seriously consider whether this might be the condition you are suffering from.

    I suspect I was raised in the same religion as you were. My only comment on that is to remember the consequences on your soul your religion believes will result and, as importantly, the horrendous impact a death by suicide has on family members and friends.

    Best wishes and good luck.

    Dave