What if YOU felt suicidal?

Question

This morning, someone posted that they wanted to commit suicide. You never know if suicide posts are real or not, but, because it's a serious thing, I respond to suicide posts as if the poster is serious.

Many people who responded to the post offered words of hope and empathy, but there were some who responded with hateful words, urging the person to do it, or saying something stupid like "'l'll join you". We all know that life can be very difficult at times, and there are alot of people who have considered suicide at one time or another. I know I have.

Growing up, I was taught 'if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all.' Whether any of us here care or not, that poster is very likely someone's loved one. Think of your loved one, how you would feel if anything happened to him or her.

Lately, alot of the posts have been very hateful. Can we just give someone a break sometime? Life is difficult enough.

Answer 1

i totally agree with you... i have responded to questions regarding depression and suicide. in my responses, i try to be encouraging and remind people that everyone has a purpose. even if they don't believe in God or any higher power, i tell them that they were not placed here on accident! three years and one month ago, a friend of mine from work committed suicide. from the outside, i couldn't grasp the purpose of his decision. drew caused his family, friends and co-workers a great deal of pain... and we can't be sure of whether he meant to hurt us or (simply) end his own pain. suicide is the most selfish thing one could do. i miss drew... a lot.
any who, we should be trying to prevent this! i appreciate that you spoke out. to answer your question, if i ever felt suicidal, i would hope that someone like you would remind me that suicide is not the way to handle whatever is going on in this life. you are awesome...

Answer 2

Well the people to answer with hateful things aren't taking the note seriously and just want to make a joke about it. Hopefully the person who posted the note only pays attention to the positive feedback. Believe it or not, there are people out there who are sincere and really do care.

Answer 3

Listen, in this life there is GOOD and there is EVIL.

Which side are you on??? If you are GOOD, then you must counter-attack all that is evil, bad, and wicked by doing the Right Thing...

If someone wants to commit suicide, go to this website and copy the phone numbers they can call. COPY THE NUMBERS AND GIVE IT TO SUICIDAL PEOPLE.. People always email this site who are ready to commit suicide--all day long!!!!! I've answered about 10 suicidal people already. SO NOW YOU CAN HELP.

DONT WORRY ABOUT EVIL---GOOD ALWAYS PREVAILS!!!

Answer 4

I have felt suicidal, it was when another person actually killed himself, that I got help. I feel sorry for the people who say hateful things to a person who is already depressed enough to kill themselves...it might put them over the edge. I joined this group, after my "crisis", because a friend of mine is also a member there:
http://www.suicideforum.com/

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You are a gentle soul.

Unfortunately there are people visiting this site who don't understand the true power of words. Words have the power to lift us from the deepest valleys of our souls, or shatter what little peace we may have. Obviously, you know that. Your message is sure to enlighten others.

Answer 7

I agree with you, When I see these hurtful statements as replys to people that are crying out for help it reminds me of the cruelty in people, every response has a report abuse. There is a reason for this button.

Answer 8

Well said!

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. It is never an option and should not be joked about.

Answer 9

Fill up as many pages in my journal as possible, I think.

God bless,