Read Schopenhauer's short essay on suicide. He dismantles the ridiculous 'criminality' of suicide.
Here are a couple brief quotations:
"it is quite obvious that there is nothing in the world to which every man has a more unassailable title than to his own life and person"
"They [opponents of suicide] have no Biblical authority to boast of, as justifying the condemnation of suicide; nay, not even any philosophical arguments that will hold water; and it must be understood that it is arguments we want, and that we will not be put off with mere phrases or words of abuse. If the criminal law forbids suicide, that is not an argument valid in the church; and besides, the prohibition is ridiculous; for what penalty can frighten a man who is not afraid of death itself? If the law punishes people for trying to commit suicide, it is punishing the want of skill that makes the attempt a failure"
and finally,
"The chief of all remedies for a troubled mind is the feeling that among the blessings which Nature gives to man there is none greater than an opportune death; and the best of it is that every one of us can avail himself of it "
2006-08-04 06:27:07
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answered by Lambert 2
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Let's not talk hell or heaven on this matter. You're just going through a stage of deep depression in which nothing holds an interest to you. Does your wife live with you? If so, then I think you're adopting a very selfish attitude. Have you come to think how will she feel if you're no longer with her? You want kids? ever considered adopting one or two? I know is not the same as having your own, but it must bring some satisfaction. Suicide is the cowardly easy way out IMHO. You need to find something that fills in your life. To some people, faith does it. To others, a hobby or a better job. Maybe all you need is some vacation. Give it a try. Options are out there waiting for you to pick'em.
2006-08-04 13:26:30
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answered by M'lady 3
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Sir, can you see?
what if god made you blind and you still had the same horrible life. you'd want to commit suicide for sure, right? What if right before you killed yourself, you suddenly were able to see...what would you do? Probably stick around and enjoy all the sights and colors and stuff, no - at least for a little bit? I mean your whole life you never saw, and now the gift of sight is given to you.
Well, think of this, you most probably have your sight. THAT IS A BIG GIFT. And there are a lot more gifts that you most likely have but havent realized. You're married, no? Do you know how many people would rather be married than single?? Take a deep look at what you DO HAVE before thinking you have nothing. Good luck to you.
2006-08-04 13:28:19
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answered by victorygirl 3
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Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Find someone to talk to a friend, preist, doctor or family member. As for not having kids after 5 years, foster a child or adopt, there are many children in the community with no one to love them. The other option is to join big brothers/ big sisters where you can mentor a child without the commitment of living with them.
Every problem has many answers you just have to be open to them.
2006-08-04 13:23:47
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answered by docs girl 1
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Did your wife die giving birth to your son who died also?...
U didnt lose hope in life u just lost hope for your self. everything happens for a reason and someting better always happens along the line to fix the future. sucide is NEVER the answer. Theres a chance that my brothers girlfriend can die and lose her baby at childbirth but thats always going to be a chance you have to take the doctors just make it seem all good. sooner or later what u want will happen but sucide wont. life happens as it lives.
2006-08-04 13:56:14
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answered by Anonymous
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I won't say if it's right or wrong. Those are too absolute extremes. I can only say I wouldn't do it. But then again, I have never been in your situation (losing a child or a parent). Now, just think of this. You have lost two important people, but you do have other important people alive. If you kill yourself, you'll lose them ALL. And you'll miss ANY chance to get anything good from life. Is that what you really want?
2006-08-04 13:26:02
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answered by Anonymous
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My Sister-in-law, neice, and most recently my brother all committed suicide with in the last 4 years. It is a chain reaction with families--if you make it ok-then everyone else will want out too. Seeing all of this has made me a very hard person, I don't get close to anyone--including my kids. It has alot of ripple effects on everyone around you, and it's an easy way out of all of your problems-if you care about anyone in your life you would'nt do it--it really ruins people. I should know.
2006-08-04 14:16:57
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answered by pink30 1
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A suicide is final.
A suicide "attempt" is a cry for help.
You will not get the "proper" help asking on here.
Get to a Doctors and he will give you the appropriate advice and treatment.
Smile at the next person you see.
They will smile back.
Therefore, you made a difference !
2006-08-04 23:11:50
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answered by Anonymous
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No! It's wrong. You just need some help. Since you're on the computer, look up suicide hotlines in your area. Don't do this hun. It's not worth it and think of the hell you'll put your wife through! God Bless you hun and good luck!
2006-08-04 13:18:18
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answered by Autumn_Anne 5
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Suicide is not a solution under any circumstance no matter what.
I do know that you may feel that nothing is going your way but my favourite pick me upper is-
'if He brings me to it, He will bring me through it.'
If your wife is being supportive that is at least 1 plus. One thing I was told is that conception is difficult if either or both parties are stressed, so try to relax, check your wife's fertility days, etc.
If not you can try adopting.
Not suicide.
2006-08-04 16:04:57
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answered by stacy 4
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