As someone that has attempted suicide in the past (some with a lot of motivation to get right, obviously failed since I am not a ghost-writer <pun intended>) it kinda shocked me that this wasn't a more commonly held 'water is wet' as the reason for people to try to end their suffering.
Sure, there are some who feign their attempts for various reasons but there are those that find a way of acheiving the (at the time) welcoming bliss of quiet and silent oblivion, whatever that helds or may not hold.
To this day, I reserve the right to decide when, how or even if I ever again attempt suicide. That is my right.
I have also seen the impact that suicides have on the ones that knew and perhaps cared about the dead person so I am aware of the suffering that would echo out from my decision.
As a parent, I am also aware that the chances of a child attempting suicide following a parent doing it sky-rocket so - ouch.
But ask yourself this before judging.... just how bad would the pain in your life have to be that despite all of the above things it can still be an actual option because the suffering is so unbearable... Walk a mile in a mans Shoes as they say, YMMV.
Please note: I am not currently suicidal and am doing really well as per last shrink so High-Five etc. Just wanted to add my 0.02c to the thread.
As someone that has attempted suicide in the past (some with a lot of motivation to get right, obviously failed since I am not a ghost-writer <pun intended>) it kinda shocked me that this wasn't a more commonly held 'water is wet' as the reason for people to try to end their suffering.
Sure, there are some who feign their attempts for various reasons but there are those that find a way of acheiving the (at the time) welcoming bliss of quiet and silent oblivion, whatever that helds or may not hold.
To this day, I reserve the right to decide when, how or even if I ever again attempt suicide. That is my right.
I have also seen the impact that suicides have on the ones that knew and perhaps cared about the dead person so I am aware of the suffering that would echo out from my decision.
As a parent, I am also aware that the chances of a child attempting suicide following a parent doing it sky-rocket so - ouch.
But ask yourself this before judging.... just how bad would the pain in your life have to be that despite all of the above things it can still be an actual option because the suffering is so unbearable... Walk a mile in a mans Shoes as they say, YMMV.
Please note: I am not currently suicidal and am doing really well as per last shrink so High-Five etc. Just wanted to add my 0.02c to the thread.