Depression and suicide

Bloozcrooz · 01-03-2011, 09:04 PM

While I find that video..humerous at the beginning. I do think suicide is selfish. Reason being I lost my mother to suicide at the age of 8. Its effects were and are long lasting and have created deeper issues in life. Resentments and many other issues stemming from her decision. Her decision to end life continues to haunt mine still.

Guybrush · 01-04-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Boozinbloozin

While I find that video very I do think suicide is selfish. Reason being I lost my mother to suicide at the age of 8. Its effects were and are long lasting and have created deeper issues in life. Resentments and many other issues stemming from her decision. Her decision to end life continues to haunt mine still.

I'm sorry for your loss. I think a lot of people only think of suicide as something personal and do not see how it may victimize others related to the suicidal person. Your post is not the first time I see this story. As I posted a bit earlier, something similar happened in my girlfriend's family where a single mother of children killed herself.

Bloozcrooz · 01-05-2011, 09:29 AM

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I'm sorry for your loss. I think a lot of people only think of suicide as something personal and do not see how it may victimize others related to the suicidal person. Your post is not the first time I see this story. As I posted a bit earlier, something similar happened in my girlfriend's family where a single mother of children killed herself.

Thats terrible. Now those kids will suffer the rest of their lives. Its not that you cant still turn out ok. Some are stronger than others. Pain cant be measured on one scale of the same. Its just sad to see someone get to that point of feeling thats the only answer. We only get one shot at life as far as I know. Not fair to loved ones to take the easy way out. Not to me anyway.

Paedantic Basterd · 01-05-2011, 11:30 AM

It's complicated, but I don't think it's fair to blame someone who commits suicide when they're mentally unhealthy, if not even diseased. It's a tragedy that leaves multiple victims, but I don't see how it does any good to place the blame on the depressed person.

I'm not saying suicide should be encouraged, just that it's a blameless crime.

zachsd · 01-07-2011, 01:59 AM

Started seeing a therapist for my depression. Realized I should have probably started a lot sooner.

I really have a lot more respect for therapy now that I've been through a few sessions. Now I have to decide if I want to see a psychiatrist...

s_k · 01-07-2011, 06:35 AM

Well if it makes you get 'rid' of your depression faster.. Why not?

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 01-07-2011, 02:32 PM

I'm going back to a therapist. I really do need someone to talk through my anxiety and stress with. No wonder I have a permanent headch ache at the moment.

s_k · 01-07-2011, 06:17 PM

You should Vanilla.
I'm like 20.000 miles away from you and even I am worried

s_k · 01-09-2011, 07:52 PM

Well I suppose there's more people around you than just your family?

Eitherway, the way Geddy describes it. This is the way I think suicide works for most people.
Even if there's a way out, they're not going to see it at that point, as obvious as it may be.
And for that reason only I think suicide can never be selfish. You would do different if you knew how to.

Merkaba · 01-10-2011, 02:05 AM

As far as depression goes, I reckon joining social clubs is a primo way to deal with a lot of things. I realise it's hard to "just do it" when your in a low, convincing yourself that something is constructive can be the hard bit. But just a chance to meet people doing the same thing you might enjoy (tabletennis, scrabble, dancing, basketball) giving you that fresh spin on things is primo.

If nothing else it's a chance for other people in your community to identify with you.

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01-03-2011, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bloozcrooz Justifiable Idiocracy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,244	While I find that video..humerous at the beginning. I do think suicide is selfish. Reason being I lost my mother to suicide at the age of 8. Its effects were and are long lasting and have created deeper issues in life. Resentments and many other issues stemming from her decision. Her decision to end life continues to haunt mine still. Last edited by Bloozcrooz; 01-05-2011 at 09:24 AM.

01-07-2011, 01:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
zachsd Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 347	Started seeing a therapist for my depression. Realized I should have probably started a lot sooner. I really have a lot more respect for therapy now that I've been through a few sessions. Now I have to decide if I want to see a psychiatrist... __________________ lastfm rym

01-07-2011, 06:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Well if it makes you get 'rid' of your depression faster.. Why not? __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-07-2011, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,775	I'm going back to a therapist. I really do need someone to talk through my anxiety and stress with. No wonder I have a permanent headch ache at the moment. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

01-05-2011, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	It's complicated, but I don't think it's fair to blame someone who commits suicide when they're mentally unhealthy, if not even diseased. It's a tragedy that leaves multiple victims, but I don't see how it does any good to place the blame on the depressed person. I'm not saying suicide should be encouraged, just that it's a blameless crime.

01-07-2011, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	You should Vanilla. I'm like 20.000 miles away from you and even I am worried __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-09-2011, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Well I suppose there's more people around you than just your family? Eitherway, the way Geddy describes it. This is the way I think suicide works for most people. Even if there's a way out, they're not going to see it at that point, as obvious as it may be. And for that reason only I think suicide can never be selfish. You would do different if you knew how to. __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-10-2011, 02:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Merkaba Whitewater! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,882	As far as depression goes, I reckon joining social clubs is a primo way to deal with a lot of things. I realise it's hard to "just do it" when your in a low, convincing yourself that something is constructive can be the hard bit. But just a chance to meet people doing the same thing you might enjoy (tabletennis, scrabble, dancing, basketball) giving you that fresh spin on things is primo. If nothing else it's a chance for other people in your community to identify with you. __________________ She thinks I'm a reclusive genius, she's going to be very disappointed when she finds out i'm a reclusive wanker