This is a very good article. Im sure people who feel that they are suffering, this is their only way to make it end. I completely agree about the ripple. It does affect everyone in the persons life, but they are so despondent, they dont see this. It's sad no matter what.
My ex-husband when I left him tried to commit suicide. Something he said he was against. But my leaving flipped him out so much, he felt it was the only way to get me to come back to him. He swallowed a ton of muscle relaxers, went wandering around, but eventually called for help, because somewhere inside him he knew better. I was not expecting him to do that and was very close to going back, but thankfully I didnt, because the threat of him trying to pull another stunt like that would always be there, and thats no way to live either.
It's a tragedy to commit suicide, one that I almost contributed to myself before I was on effective medications to treat my bi-polar. As for whether or not it's some kind of victimless crime, I admit to being very conflicted. With proper care and treatment it's totally unnecessary--I will say that.
Had I killed myself I would have literally destroyed my family, particularly my mother and sisters. Hardly anyone lives in a vacuum where their decisions do not directly affect other people and this is why I always encourage people who are suicidal to seek help and reconsider before they make an attempt. Though they themselves may not believe it at the time, their best years are ahead of them and there is much unfinished business left.
WyldeSage
I'm lost
June 2008
APR 23, 2009 08:21 AM