Do you have sympathy for people who commit suicide over severe depression?

Question

Do you have sympathy for people who commit suicide over severe depression/addictions/mental & physical handicaps/loneliness, etc.?
If no, do u believe they should keep living no matter how unbearable, unendurable life is to them?

Answer 1

I have deep sympathy, I just feel sorry they couldn't see any other exit

Answer 2

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

Depression Free Method?

Answer 3

Anyone who feels such desperation as to take their own life has a mental illness of some kind, be it depression or other, and I feel like they aren't really responsible for their own actions. I mean obviously a person in the right frame of mind would not kill themself. I think that God feels great love for these souls too. My step father had a mental illness and he took his own life to stop the voices and the pain. These days I think we have better use of doctors and medications to hopefully help these people. And I am also a sufferer of depression. I take meds everyday and am so thankful for them. Because of the meds I have a normal happy life. I have great sympathy for not only the person but their family as well and definately recommend counseling.

Answer 4

I didn't know I was sick.
As a christian, I blamed myself for the lack of consistency in my feelings as it mean I have weak faith in God.
From age 13 to 23, I attempted five suicide, and mad at God for not taken me, yet, I gave up attempting suicide. I was emotionally too beat to try again, for I can't do anything right.
15 years after, I was getting mad at people around me, for without confronting them, I was only living because I don't want to hurt them. I became a mean person to be around. They'll be better off without me, was my conclusion.
As my last attempt to get some advice from people, I went into Internet, and it became as my first step to recovery.
14 people practically begged me to go see a doctor.
Me? sick with Depression? Bipolar? no way.
I had no expectations when I went to doctor. I only went so I can say I've done all I can.
another 5 years passed, and even it wasn't all smooth ride, I am happy to be alive now.
your question sounds to me that you are looking for approval for suicide, and I am begging you, don't.
If one has a enough strength to commit a suicide, one has enough to over come whatever. Please stay and fight.
For YOU.

Answer 5

I had my very close cousin commit suicide without any warning. I for years have was mad at him for doing such a selfish act. It hurt the family probably more than it hurt him. Our family still greatly suffers from this loss (both with a great sense of loss and due to stigmatization from his actions). I do not understand his need to end his life nor do I accept it nor do I in anyway find reasons to justify his actions. But, my heart hurts daily from thinking about how awful his mental state must have been at the time of his actions. I can not sympatize with his actions as I can not understand them but I can feel his pain for him on a regular bases. I hope this makes some sort of sense.

Answer 6

Yes and Yes! We need to support and help them. As for anyone with any trouble or anything! Just imagine if you were hurt so badly and someone helped you! The world would be a better place even if we all went an extra small step for someone everyday! One of the reasons why I spend hours out of my free time typing on yahoo Answers! I hope you all do and get the help you need. :)

Answer 7

I do because of several different reasons one I've been in deep depression and am also a recovering addict and know the depths of pain one can go through. but when it came to one of my best friends killing herself i was so angry with her and couldn't believe she'd do such a thing and it just tore me up inside when i calmed down though i felt nothing but sympathy for her because to be in that much pain to take your own life away is just so harsh. i don't believe people should take there life away though i just wish there was something that couldve been done to prevent it or something you know?

Answer 8

Yes, I do feel sorry for them. They felt that they had no where to turn to and I know how that feels. There have been times in my life in which I have felt the same way and was looking for a way out. People don't understand how much depression hurts and it does.

Answer 9

First off, there is a huge difference between those who attempt suicide and those who actually kill themselves. My grandmother killed herself from post-partum depression. For people who attempt suicide it is mostly, subconsciously, for attention(help me!). I am sympathetic for those who ended their lives prematurely. Unless one has serious physical pains, or a mental disorder which prevents any joy in life, suicide is a poor choice. Life has its ups and downs...nobody is happy 24/7 regardless of money, status or looks.

Answer 10

You ought to, because then you'll just seem like a cold heartless bastard to the living. The suicide victim could care less! Would you want your children to think you have no feelings? Besides, you ought to feel guilt at not having tried to help/prevent it.

Answer 11

i have sympathy and empathy for those who choose to end there life in a tragic way i wish this world were as easy as people think it is.