Could you ever kill yourself?

mewmoo

If I did I'd try and make my death somewhat useful to someone, like volunteering as a mine/bomb disposable expert.

Oh and make it as messy as possible too.

K-9

Karsini wrote: »

When I was in the depths of depression I did consider it. However the thought of what effect it would have on my family and close friends was enough to stop me from ever attempting it.

I suppose when it gets to the stage where you think it may have a good effect, maybe that's the time?

The Sweeper

As a person in their right mind (stop laughing) who isn't suffering from depression or delusions, I can happily say I would never harm myself.

However, people who attempt suicide (and those who succeed of course) are not in their right minds.

For various reasons over the last couple of years, I've been under extreme stress (over and done wth now, thankfully). The stress was so bad it damaged my health. I have kidney damage that could be permanent which, believe it or not, after a plethora of tests, scans, ultrasounds, and being poked and prodded, has been put down to the level of stress I was under.

During the worst times of extreme stress, something quite interesting happened - my perspective shifted, and suddenly I had a clear and unimpaired view into the abyss, the pit of despair that people end up in when they try to kill themselves. That's all I can describe it as - it was like standing on the edge of a cliff and looking into a pit of hopeless, joyless, misery. Suddenly I understood with disturbing clarity how it is people can kill themselves, I understood the logic behind attempting to kill yourself as a cry for help, and I empathised with people who deliberately self harm.

I think it is very difficult for happy, well adjusted people to understand. Suicide is selfish to external viewers. To the person attempting to end their life, it's the ultimate solution because they hate themselves.

bigeasyeah

No.Honestly,Im too good looking.

K-9

I don't think this thread is specifically about depression/suicide though.

Say you are diagnosed with a terminal illness?

4zn76tysfajdxp

I'd like to think that I wouldn't but, sure, circumstances and people change, like terminal illnesses etc.

Rabies

gary nevillevil, don't call something 'bollox' if you've never been in that frame of mind. Especially something like suicide!

Learn some respect, Kiera is talking from personal experience.

Saibh

I would say a definite no to killing myself. Can't see anything getting so bad in my life at this stage that I would need to end it.

I don't know anyone personally who has killed themselves, but I know of people who have died too young etc. who didn't deserve to die and that makes me think twice or more about doing anything to end it all.

It resolves nothing in the end.

Mrmoe

yes but I would want to take a lot of innocent people with me too

chupacabra

No never. Not while my parents are still alive. I care too much about the people around me. And i would be a coward about it too :pac:

Heckler

Had an aunt who I would consider was a very strong willed, tough ol' bird. In her sixties. Got cancer, got treatment but it went terminal. After a long, long battle she killed herself. I would guess the pain just was too unimaginable and she felt it was the only way out.

So yes to the OP. If I was in that much pain with no hope of recovery I think I would kill myself. Whats the point in prolonging such pain ? I'm all for euthanasia(sp?) in such cases.

Saibh

Mrmoe wrote: »

yes but I would want to take a lot of innocent people with me too

Two questions to your post - you can choose which one to answer

1. Em.... Why?

2. Is this is a lame late hour AH response.

Mrmoe

Saibh wrote: »

Two questions to your post - you can choose which one to answer

1. Em.... Why?

2. Is this is a lame late hour AH response.

To answer your second question yes it is.

To answer your first question, I find I don't fully appreciate life without the knowledge that I could end my life whenever i wanted. I think I appreciate it more that way. This is just my outlook and it does not necessarily apply to everybody nor am I advocating it for people who have mental health issues.

fcleere

what seems like the most cowardly act a person can do takes more courage than nearly anything anyone will attempt.
in my mind now,i would swear to never take my life, but unfortunately the mind is a peculiar thing.
and as regards a terminal illness,id like to think id go out fighting. you oft hear bout people surviving after only been givin a slim chance o survival. usually its not terminal till you're in the ground

tech77

bigeasyeah wrote: »

No.Honestly,Im too good looking.

Would you say you're drop dead gorgeous? :pac:

Heckler

fcleere wrote: »

what seems like the most cowardly act a person can do takes more courage than nearly anything anyone will attempt.
in my mind now,i would swear to never take my life, but unfortunately the mind is a peculiar thing.
and as regards a terminal illness,id like to think id go out fighting. you oft hear bout people surviving after only been givin a slim chance o survival. usually its not terminal till you're in the ground

Sorry but you are wrong there. There is a point where an illness is terminal. Just because you're not dead doesn't mean you're not in excruciating pain. Imagine your worst toothache where you think you're going to go mad from it. Can't sleep from it etc. Now multiple that a hundredfold and you might be somewhere close to the pain some people are dealing with.

gary nevillevil

Rabies wrote: »

gary nevillevil, don't call something 'bollox' if you've never been in that frame of mind. Especially something like suicide!

Learn some respect, Kiera is talking from personal experience.

oh so you know my past?
and a poster named kiera can call my post bollox! but thats ok?

pandemonium

I've tried but i botched it. I woke up. But i took it as a sign that i wasn't meant to die then and it changed everything in my life.i learned that no matter how awful and hopeless everything seems today,tomorrow could be the best day of your life

holly1

Iv seen first hand what it can do to a family,and belive me its not a pretty picture.

Kiera

<Ollie> wrote: »

Oh yes.

I need to stop drinking.

The Pontiac

Kiera wrote: »

I need to stop drinking.

Down With This Sort of Thing

Kiera

<Ollie> wrote: »

Down With This Sort of Thing

You need to change your location. People have been hurt over that. Just check out feedback

The Pontiac

Kiera wrote: »

You need to change your location. People have been hurt over that. Just check out feedback

I only changed my username today. I'll never leave Cork, the real capital, the people's republic. NEVER.

RandolphEsq

Certainly it comes up with yourself as an internally debated topic but could I do it? No, most definitely not. Too many people depend on me.
But if I was in the position of the ''IT'S GRRRRRRRRRRREAT!'' Frosties kid (R.I.P. lol) where I got bullied everyday constantly and incessantly perhaps then it would seem a plausible avenue to take. But until I actually have to face proper suffering I must assert that I would never commit suicide for the hurt it would cause those around me

Acacia

Euthanasia, yes. Suicide , no. But some people might ask, "What's the difference?"

Basically,if I was in a coma / had a horrible illness that I was never going to recover from, I'd rather my family just pull the plug.

Lorrs33

I could never kill myself, my guilt would follow me into the after life!

aloevera

i agree. its very selfish, it'd be horrible on family and friends and the person that'd find you.

is it wrong that i think about it everyday though!?

Op said earlier that its needy - i argree. but what when you feel worthless in life, and a burde to others.

i honestly think ive a paranoia disorder sometimes.

My name is URL

aloevera wrote: »

i agree. its very selfish, it'd be horrible on family and friends and the person that'd find you.

is it wrong that i think about it everyday though!?

Op said earlier that its needy - i argree. but what when you feel worthless in life, and a burde to others.

i honestly think ive a paranoia disorder sometimes.

Probably not a great sign

slippy wicket

if i was going to die a horrible painful lingering death otherwise, i would have to consider it strongly

Ash_M

Tried it at 14.
I know that I could, but I don't think I'll ever choose to again.
A year to the day later I sat back and thought, if I had managed it, i wouldn't have experienced anything I'd done in the last year.
I definetely am grateful that I didn't succeed, but if things were ever that bad again, or worse, I'd probably comtemplate it.