I've noticed many people seem to think their strongest argument against suicide is?

Question

religious?
What would you say if you couldn't use the 'God has a plan for you, it's a sin' argument?

Convince someone to live, who has no sentiment toward religion and whose social life is completely empty? You can't use the 'people will miss' you thing...because 1) no one would and 2) I don't think I care anymore anyway.

It's hard to want to sit around and wait for things to 'get better' when you know you brought all of it about yourself. And it's almost impossible to give a **** if you're being selfish when that's all you seen out of other people.

Hah, I wasn't trying to be obnoxious with this question, but I really wanted to know.

I'm employing that whole 'wait a while' thing right now. I don't have plans to commit suicide, I have overwhelmingly strong desires, but no plans as of now.

And the person I hurt the most is dead now, so it's rather difficult to feel like I've made amends.

And I don't see that other people are winning, I see that I'm probably defeating myself.

So...see. The question above was a good example of the worst side of me, the one that finds a reason to refute everything. I need help with her, as you can tell she's a *****.

Answer 1

Being an atheist myself, I read this same question in a psychology magazine. The article had to deal with a middle aged drug addicted women with no friends or family. She wanted to die, had attempted to several times, and the psychologist couldn't think of a reason to give her for life. Finally she thought of a reason, and it was "for the person you may become". The woman thought about it, and with help, got off the streets, got an education, and landed a successful job where she became immeasurably happy.

Giving hope to people with the willpower that they can change their circumstances, even if they did bring it to themselves, is enough for some without family, friends or religion to get motivated to become a different, happy, successful person.

Answer 2

I have contemplated this very question myself and reached this answer. Suicide will always be an option, at least until you kill yourself. There is power in choice. Take some chances in life before you decide to make that last choice. Read good books, travel to interesting places, join the Peace Corps and find someone who WILL care if you are there or not. Look for the wonders of the world in the small things around you. Although a social life is essential to most human beings, it is a two way street.....or even a giant intersection. You must make yourself approachable and interesting to be with. That will require a more positive attitude I think. Fake it till you make it. Keep your eyes (and heart) open to the others like you who are waiting for someone to care about them. Do for someone else what you, yourself need. A social relationship can't be all about you. Stop judging today by what happened yesterday. Look at an hour from now, or tomorrow. And a better future will come.

Answer 3

if he says "nobody's gonna miss me" well tell him, "I am". Tell him that: you're not a coward, are you? look around you, lots of people in this world are suffering from things you might not be able to handle. lots of people lose a family, a hand, a feet, a child, a lover, everything....but you know what, they still think life is to precious to end with suicide. they keep moving on. why? because they're a fighter, not a coward. and i believe you're like them too. just remember the good time you had. live is about up and down. maybe you're in downs, but guess what?-----HEY YOU'RE NOT ALONE!!! dont give up.

and one more thing, ask him to watch SAW....

Answer 4

Those seeking suicide are seeking "Freedom". More specifically "Freedom" from pain in which they are suffering.

If I'm not mistaken, suicide takes away freedom. When you examine the results of suicide you will see that it has the opposite effect - enslavement. Yes, instead of freeing the person, it takes away their freedom --- PERMANANTLY. How can a dead person overcome the pain their experiencing? They can't. They're dead. NO more freedom.

Answer 5

if they have no social life they need to get up of there butts and do something and as far as suicide i think its an easy way out is they would but as much effort in in sorting there life out as they do being miserable they would be OK

Answer 6

As a Christian Preacher I have used that argument myself.
However my other argument is that suicide is a permanent answer to a temporary problem.

Answer 7

For most of those of us who have no beliefs in gods, spirits, afterlife, etc., it is simple logic: Alive and conscious you always have options - dead, you have none forever.

Answer 8

well wat if sumthing great comes along 2maro...wat if ur dream person comes and all they want is u but u wont b there b/c ur dead.....if ur this serious about sucicide plz go 2 a therapist and u may c how much u have 2 live 4

Answer 9

Becaue your life can change for the better. If you are unhappy with your life, don't end it, just change it.

Answer 10

and your profile says you're only 19.