i am over 50 years old and depressed i am out of work broke sleeping on a pile of sponges in my mothers covered driveway i’ve never married have no kids, i have no money and i really just can’t continue living like this. most things i read online suggest getting medical attention immediately, however having zero funds makes this an impossibility. is it reasonable the solution to my situation be to end my life?
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That there are still civilised countries without free health care boggles my mind.
So far as I’m concerned, the decision to end one’s own life is always reasonable; it’s morally neutral, after all. That being said, it’s final. Sounds to me that you don’t want death but you want improved living conditions and quality of life. Aside from suicide, what are the options you have to improve your situation?
a reasonable person would not want to confirm that your reasoning may indeed be sound and justified.
an unreasonable person would try to guilt trip you, and say something like “but that’s selfish, think of how others will feel…”
Sometimes what we must do for ourselves, cannot occur without causing some degree of difficulty or discomfort to others.
But it’s just like anything else; we’re all taught that a departing lover should not be blamed for the hurt caused by their departure…
So, we should apply that same logic to suicide: when someone needs to go, they need to go, and should not be blamed for the unintended but inevitable grief caused by their departure.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I do not have options capable of realistic change. It seems to me I have your support based on my present situation.
thanks for the encouragement
Hi there- I’m sorry to hear…It doesn’t sound like you want to end your life.. it sounds like you need a little help to get through this rough time in your life. You can go to a low cost or free clinic for medical help. Surely there are places you can go to? Can you apply for some kind of government assistance until you get back on your feet?
Fox
I tried the local county free service, however trying to explain to a stranger albeit a doctor what I’m going through was too differcult partly because I don’t know how to explain what I’m feeling and partly do to fear and shame
i think I’m a lost cause. Thank you for trying
Fox has already come up with two alternatives. We tend to wear blinders when our downward spiral reaches its lower limit and ending it all becomes the only solution we can see. At least explore the other options before you take the final step.
Jondoe, is speaking openly with a doctor honestly easier than necking yourself? As someone who’s earnestly attempted the latter a few times over the past 10 years, I certainly know which I find easier…
You are not alone, a friend of mine is in the same situation. Perhaps you can go online, search “work for accommodations” or work for home. Find ways to make a little bit here and there;doing people favors, dog walking, etc. Maybe get a tent, I know a man not much younger than you that is homeless, traveling, ans lovin’ life.
It might be difficult to let a stranger know how you are feeling but keep in mind Drs and therapists are trained to help, no judgement. For some people, it can really make a difference. Letting your feelings out to an impartial ear and getting a different perspective on your situ other than yourself might help you. Once you get your basic needs taken care of ( food, care, mental health support ) you can take the steps to get your life back. One step at a time, really.