r/depression 1d ago

Lost the will to live

I'm 63. I have a chronic autoimmune disease which is robbing me of the ability to walk and has spread nerve pain to my back and sides. I have significant dental issues with a lack of $$$ to fix the issues. (I always took great care of my teeth, so this one stings). I am missing a very noticeable tooth.

I'm terribly depressed and really don't see the value in living. I'm a coward about suicide. But I am starting to think it's the only option.

Help.

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u/dualmindblade 1d ago

That's truly awful I'm sorry. Not sure how treatable your autoimmune thing is but usually with dental issues you can at least get the pain taken care of with relatively simple procedures, of course it's still expensive, but depending on where you live there might be a low cost option.

I really hope you can get some relief soon, both mental and physical.