I’m a hypocrite, like everyone else. I want to, but tell others not to. From my perspective I see so much potential in other peoples lives. I see an optimistic hope. The ability to try for a better future, and happiness. But for myself I’m certain it isn’t possible.
I think suicide is fine, when it isn’t impulsive. If it’s a conscious choice, with other possibilities considered and/or tried; I respect it. People say “suicide isn’t the answer”, and 99% of the time they’re right. But what no one seems to want to say is that sometime’s it is the answer. And sometimes the individual in question is the only one who can make that choice for themselves.
But mental illness is also a thing. Physiological issues, complicating and amplifying psychological ones. That’s why it’s so difficult to say to people that “maybe you’re right, maybe you should, if that’s what’s best for you”. To say that is to discount the idea that something might be wrong that needs medical attention.
Almost always, it’s preferable to fight and to suffer. Even if it’s just for the sake of others, if nothing else.
I typed a few different responses and erased them all. I’m not as steadfast in my belief as I thought I was. I didn’t think such a simple question would elicit so many responses from me. I appreciate it though. It’s made me reflect.
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I’m a hypocrite, like everyone else. I want to, but tell others not to. From my perspective I see so much potential in other peoples lives. I see an optimistic hope. The ability to try for a better future, and happiness. But for myself I’m certain it isn’t possible.
I think suicide is fine, when it isn’t impulsive. If it’s a conscious choice, with other possibilities considered and/or tried; I respect it. People say “suicide isn’t the answer”, and 99% of the time they’re right. But what no one seems to want to say is that sometime’s it is the answer. And sometimes the individual in question is the only one who can make that choice for themselves.
But mental illness is also a thing. Physiological issues, complicating and amplifying psychological ones. That’s why it’s so difficult to say to people that “maybe you’re right, maybe you should, if that’s what’s best for you”. To say that is to discount the idea that something might be wrong that needs medical attention.
Almost always, it’s preferable to fight and to suffer. Even if it’s just for the sake of others, if nothing else.
I typed a few different responses and erased them all. I’m not as steadfast in my belief as I thought I was. I didn’t think such a simple question would elicit so many responses from me. I appreciate it though. It’s made me reflect.
It is a comforting thought to have in the back of my mind. “Don’t worry, if all of this gets too bad there’s an easy way out”.
Great question. I think we should have a legal right to death in the US upon reaching our 18th birthday.
For me it’s inevitable
It’s really sad, but… if you exhausted all options to make yourself happy and really thought things through, then…
I don’t know, I guess I wouldn’t blame them for wanting to die…
I wouldn’t to force someone to live and be unhappy… and I’m not sure if taking medication for such a thing is safe and right…
I get so conflicted about these kind of things, sorry. 🙁
If I could, I’d give you a hug. 🙂 I’d hope that would help, at least a little…
You get to suicide! You get to suicide! Everybody gets to suicide!
Suicide is my only hope now!!
Well it doesn’t really solve anything, but it certainly gets you out of this indescribably HORRIBLE life.