A Few Reasons Why You Should Keep On Living
By: Omar Delawar
Tags: Suicide Prevention, Depression, Life, Suicide, Teenagers

1: We (your parents, friends, co-workers, siblings, etc) would miss you.

2: You have something unique, this world needs.

3: It does get better, believe it or not, it will eventually get better.

4: There’s so much you would miss out on doing.

5: You are worth it don’t let anyone, even yourself tell you otherwise.

6: There is so much you haven’t tried doing yet, so many places you haven’t been to yet.

7: There is always a reason to live, you may not know it right now, but there’s always a reason to live.

8: So many people care about you.

9: So many people will be distressed when you are gone.

10: You are amazing

11: I don’t even know you and I love you.

12: I don’t even know you and I care about you.

13: There are plenty of other people that love you.

14: There are plenty of people that care about you

15: Remember: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

16: What doesn’t kill you, makes you grow as a person.

17: Sometimes things can be tough, but it’s only a phase.

18: What about all the things you’ve always wanted to do? What about all the things you’ve planned, but never got around to doing?

19: Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better. Life is very much cyclical. The good times will come. It always has and always will.

20: Imagine yourself 20 years in the future. Share your current problems with your future self and receive their advice and care. You’ll find they may give you the support you need.

21: You won’t be able to listen to music, think about all your favorite songs!

22: You’ll never be able to have your favorite food, think about all your favorite dishes!

23: You’ll never be able to listen to your favorite music artist, what if they come up with new songs?

24: You’ll never be able to listen to your favorite rapper! What if they come up with new rap songs?

25: You won’t be able to blast that music and hear the beats reverberate from your body.

26: Non-existence is never worth it. Life is a gift and existence is a privilege.

27: Do you know who John D. Rockafella is? He is the wealthiest person in human history. His was worth a whopping 253 Billion US dollars and despite all the wealth, he still DIED! All that wealth could not help him survive. John D. Rockafella would give up ALL HIS WEALTH to have what you have right now! To be able to EXIST! TO LIVE!

28: Think about the future generation, your kids, who won’t be able to be born.

29: You are Gorgeous.

30: Sometimes, in order to nurture your inner world, you have to look for compassion outside of yourself. Talk to loved ones, take a walk in nature or visualize the presence of a revered spiritual leader like the Dalai Lama or listen to his talks on YouTube.

31: How do you think your family would feel?

32: Go out there and prove people wrong with your success.

33: Showing those jerks that doubted you in life.

34: You’ll never have the feeling of walking into a warm building on a cold day.

35: You’ll never have the feeling of walking into a cold building on a hot day.

36: Being stupid in public just because you can.

37: Helping other people. Thanking you for a job well done.

38: You have a future to live for.

39: Being alive feels so incredible!

40: Think about all the things we can experience! This earth, the sun, the planets, the galaxies, this universe! It’s ABSOLUTELY MIND-BOGGLING! How can all of this exist?

41: Finding your soulmate.

42: Cuddling all night long.

43: Sleeping in all day. Oh yeah! Not doing a damn thing!

44: One day you’ll be looking back on this phase of your life and laugh really hard because YOU EXIST and it was the best decision EVER!

45: Nobody will ever be like you. Nobody can take your place.

46: Delicious chocolate lava cake!

47: Kittens or puppies which ones cuter? Cmon! You know you want one of them over the other!

48: Imagine cuddling with them!

49: How about Netflix and chill? Your favorite shows? You know THEY WILL HAVE NEW SHOWS that are THE BOMB! Do you really want to miss that?

50: VIDEO-GAMES! E3??? Cmon, you will miss out on all the new games they are releasing EACH YEAR!

51: Have you ever had a lucid dream? No? Well, GET TO IT! Its like VR but way-way-way better!!

52: Breakfast in bed. Mimosas!! Yes! I want some right now!

53: New Fashion. You’ll be missing out on all the new cool wear!

54: New kicks. New shoes. Everybody looking at you because you just got a pair!

55: New books by your favorite authors.

56: Sunrises and Sunsets.

57: Friends. Old friends and new friends you haven’t even met yet!

58: The Ocean. The Beach. Those beautiful beach bodies! Are you picturing it?

59: Sunlight that is warm on your back with a cool breeze — YES Paradise!

60: Your Family.

61: Inside Jokes. All the laughter. Only you and your friends know.

62: Birthdays.

63: Christmas. All those amazing presents. The lights. The food…OMG THE FOOD! Gaining like 10 pounds.

64: Family Traditions.

65: New Year Celebrations! Fireworks! Excitement. New Year Resolutions!

66: Watching your favorite tv show.

67: Watching your favorite Movie.

68: The adventure of going somewhere new.

69: The ability to pursue whatever you choose ( there are over 7.5 billion people on Earth, don’t be afraid to be you).

70: Watching stand-up comedy. You never laughed that hard!

71: It’s just a stupid phase. Everybody goes through these. I swear. I have been through them before myself. I am so happy now so much better. Life is just a rollercoaster.

72: You have to embrace life’s ups and downs! Good times give you happiness and the bad times give you experience! They are both essential in life! Remember that.

73: Pizza. Oh yes! With a cheesy crust!

74: Sushi. Omg…I could go for some right now! Have you tried the volcano roll yet? It’s AMAZING.

75: What if you are the perfect person for a movie role and a film agent is just looking for you right now? You could be a film star!

76: Awkward moments you can look back to and laugh.

77: Life is Good. Life’s amazing.

78: The world needs you.

79: Roller Coasters that are ready for you to try out.

80: Amusement parks you haven’t been to yet!

81: Cake.

82: Kobe beef! It’s a paradise in your mouth, have you tried some yet? You haven’t? Seriously? It’s the best-tasting piece of meat you can eat.

83: Growing old with the person you love.

84: Singing.

85: Sleeping after a long-long day of work.

86: Ice Cream. OMG…so many delicious flavors to choose from!

87: Eating warm cookies straight out the oven.

88: Or some of its cookie-dough!

89: Movie nights with your significant other.

90: Candy. Can’t get enough of them.

91: Popcorn. With butter…yummm.

92: Sky-diving. Have you done that yet? Not yet?? You have to do THAT, its a blast!!

93: Happy moments.

94: Halloween. Dressing up and partying it up.

95: Sleepovers.

96: Parties with all the people you know and love!

97: Meeting cool new people you can learn stuff from.

98: Making people happy.

99: Bonfires at night by the beach!

100: Sitting on rooftops. Enjoying the beautiful stars at night.

101: Going on vacation.

102: Hearing crazy stories

103: Telling crazy stories.

104: Going a luxury cruise! OMG…all you can eat buffet on board!

105: Starbucks. What’s your favorite beverage?

106: You’ve changed someone’s life. Even if you can’t think of someone right now.

107: If you end your life, you’re stopping yourself from achieving great things.

108: Everyone has a talent including you.

109: Eating crazy food.

110:Hanging out with your friends.

111: Nobody can ever replace you.

112: You have so much to live for.

113: Your dreams need some fulfilling to do.

114: Living life to the fullest.

115: Heck, I would miss you like crazy.

116: Your family and friends would be devastated if you died.

117: Someone out there is constantly praying to meet someone like you.

118: Your future kids will never come to existence.

119: You could save someone’s life.

120: You are too beautiful to disappear.

121: You are bigger than any of your problems.

122: You are never alone in this struggle. We all go through it. It’s completely normal.

123: Tomorrow is another day, please be there to see it.

124: You are worth more than you think.

125: But, the final and most important one is, just, being able to experience life. Because even if your life doesn’t seem so great right now, anything could happen.