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Should people try to stop people from committing suicide?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 5/11/16 at 3:24 pm
Maybe a person is sick. Maybe suffering and decides it's better to die.
People feel both ways about that. But why try to stop people at all, not just the sick? Why is it anyone else's business what you want to do with your death? It's yours. Everyone will have one of their own. No one can keep it from happening. But unlike them, shouldn't you be allowed to die on your own terms, no matter what anyone else feels about it?
People feel both ways about that. But why try to stop people at all, not just the sick? Why is it anyone else's business what you want to do with your death? It's yours. Everyone will have one of their own. No one can keep it from happening. But unlike them, shouldn't you be allowed to die on your own terms, no matter what anyone else feels about it?
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Posted on 5/11/16 at 3:27 pm to Stacked
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People feel both ways about that. But why try to stop people at all, not just the sick? Why is it anyone else's business what you want to do with your death? It's yours. Everyone will have one of their own. No one can keep it from happening. But unlike them, shouldn't you be allowed to die on your own terms, no matter what anyone else feels about it?
Just because it's your life, it doesn't always mean you are in a the right frame of mind to make that decision. Depression, personality disorders, etc. are all things that literally make your mind function improperly.
If I'm ever suicidal, I hope someone talks me out of it, unless I'm terminally ill and avoiding years of pain that will undoubtedly lead to death.
This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 5/11/16 at 3:50 pm to Stacked
quote:No you shouldn't. Why didn't you just add this to the other thread?
shouldn't you be allowed to die on your own terms, no matter what anyone else feels about it?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 4:06 pm to Stacked
Yes. A person who is "normal" while on medication for a mental disorder may be suicidal off of it.
That said, I'm not opposed to assisted suicide for people who are terminally ill and are psychologically able to make that decision. It blows my mind sometimes that we show that kind of mercy for pets but not for other human beings who are suffering.
That said, I'm not opposed to assisted suicide for people who are terminally ill and are psychologically able to make that decision. It blows my mind sometimes that we show that kind of mercy for pets but not for other human beings who are suffering.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 4:21 pm to BluegrassBelle
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It blows my mind sometimes that we show that kind of mercy for pets but not for other human beings who are suffering.
There are a few posters here who should be put out of their misery.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 4:28 pm to Stacked
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Posted on 5/11/16 at 4:52 pm to Stacked
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Posted on 5/11/16 at 5:18 pm to cas4t
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Just because it's your life, it doesn't always mean you are in a the right frame of mind to make that decision. Depression, personality disorders, etc. are all things that literally make your mind function improperly.
If I'm ever suicidal, I hope someone talks me out of it, unless I'm terminally ill and avoiding years of pain that will undoubtedly lead to death.
This^
Posted on 5/11/16 at 5:51 pm to Stacked
Depends
Is the person of sound mind and seeking reprieve from terminal illness? Maybe not
Is the person depressed or other psychiatrically impaired it has no clear reason to kill themselves? Definitely
Is the person of sound mind and seeking reprieve from terminal illness? Maybe not
Is the person depressed or other psychiatrically impaired it has no clear reason to kill themselves? Definitely
Posted on 5/11/16 at 7:47 pm to cas4t
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Just because it's your life, it doesn't always mean you are in a the right frame of mind to make that decision.
Amen.
A lot of people who are suffering severe depression simply cannot see alternatives. That is when family and friends are most important.
I do get why some people who are suffering from a painful, terminally ill condition might opt to try and die on their own terms. But even, then I would hope, at a minimum, they have received counseling and aid from friends and family.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:22 pm to cas4t
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Just because it's your life, it doesn't always mean you are in a the right frame of mind to make that decision
Says fricking who? People should be able to check out for whatever reason they feel like. That's why they do. You should be able to kill yourself without the stigma of being selfish. What if you're just bored and you're tired of being bored. Why is everybody so worried about everybody?
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:30 pm to Stacked
Serious question: you're not thinking along these lines for yourself irl, are you?
Hit me up if so. All bullshite aside, man.
Hit me up if so. All bullshite aside, man.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:36 pm to TbirdSpur2010
I think it's my right if I were to feel like it.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:41 pm to Stacked
Not arguing any rights.
Just asking. If you're struggling, just find someone to talk to if you can. I'm more than willing.
Just asking. If you're struggling, just find someone to talk to if you can. I'm more than willing.
This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:04 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Well I do appreciate that Tbird and the same goes for you. I'm just pointing out that this thing that I believe, applies to me also. And if I did feel like it, I should be able to without the thought of a second thought from anyone. Just as everyone else should.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:24 pm to DarthTiger
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There are those who attempt suicide who survive and find a new perspective on life. And that's wonderful. But there are just as many who fail at their attempt and will try again.
Someone I loved dearly fit into this category. He first tried suicide at 16.
After being diagnosed as bi-polar, he tried again and again. Friends or family were always around to intervene.
Finally, at 32 years of age this beautiful man obtained a length of hose and some duct tape, drove 200 miles away from us, found a secluded area and poisoned himself with carbon monoxide in his car. I know he had grown so tired of his struggle with profound depression that he had to end it.
We never know the battle going on in someone else's head. I can't fault him in any way for finding his release. I just wish there had been a way of stopping the torment that he felt.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:27 pm to Stacked
I'll tell you right now, if I'm ever diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) I'm a take a long camping trip with no return date.
I watched my MIL suffer that terrible death and I will not put my family through that again.
But I agree with your general idea, if one is of sound mind, it should be an individual choice.
I watched my MIL suffer that terrible death and I will not put my family through that again.
But I agree with your general idea, if one is of sound mind, it should be an individual choice.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:34 pm to Kentucker
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We never know the battle going on in someone else's head. I can't fault him in any way for finding his release. I just wish there had been a way of stopping the torment that he felt.
Until this outlook is reached, the message from those who are mentally hurting is "we don't want your help." This kind of empathy can help. Calling people selfish will eventually be a barbaric way of thinking of how we dealt with our ill.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:45 pm to Stacked
Some suicides are knee herk reactions or under heavy intoxication. I would definitely hope most people would agree that would morally warrant intervention.
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:47 pm to Hardy_Har
Edited: if you're confident in an afterlife of some kind, and I am, what's there to be scared of? If you're wrong you'll never know it. So maybe you may have lived 40-50 more years. In the grand scheme of things, does that even matter? Get the show on the road if you feel like it.
This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 10:52 pm
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