The husband of a friend of mine had suffered all his life with terrible clinicial depression. during these times he was completely unresponsive, would not eat, wash or shave, and his entire life was torment. Two weeks ago he hung himself. He left a wife and grown-up children.
Was it better for him to end his torment by taking his own life? Or should he have continued to suffer in this way?
2007-03-23 04:27:50 · 26 answers · asked by Wild About Harry 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I should add that he did seek treatment for his condition - he was on a closed ward until recently. Obviously they were unable to help him enough there...
2007-03-23 04:38:25 · update #1
Suicide should always be an option.
For someone who is young and going through hard times I would normally say it's a bad option. For someone who has lived and suffered for decades it might be the right thing for them.
Having said that, your use of the term "clinical depression" makes me wonder if he ever seeked treatment. On can be very depressed for good reason but one can also suffer from a chemical imbalance that is amenable to treatment. In the latter case, I would say that treatment is a better option than suicide.
I have thought about this a great deal because both my grandfather and father suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died in misery. Unless there is a cure discovered before I begin to experience the symptoms, I will probably choose to end my life while I still recognize my life.
2007-03-23 04:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 10⤋
The right option, in his case, was to live. Suicide is NEVER the right option for a depressed person. I agree with pastor K. Every problem has a solution. Clinical depression is treatable, and people's mind can change with the appropriate pharmacological, psychological and spiritual treatment. The mind is a big battlefield. How many people has overcome terrible situations, and found a peace and happiness later on, in their life. Now he'll never know if his life could change, because he took it away.
2007-03-23 04:46:03 · answer #2 · answered by Alondra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suicide is never a good choice, because suicide is not an end to his torment. This man is probably suffering even more where he is. The spirit of a suicidal goes to a dark and sad place, where he cryes and suffers the pain of his death. As he hung himself, he still feels the sufocating sensation. He is probably lost and confused, surrounded by poor spirits. He will stay in that place for months or even years, depending on his faith, which I understand was none, otherwise he wouldnt do that to himself.
He should have had some psycological or psychiatric help, for sure. Do you know if he did? Medicine can help a lot. Depression is a disease like any other and requires medical help, for sure. However, if he was in a such state that not even psychiatricians could help, I have to say he was surrounded by bad spirits that influenced him to do what he did.
I have heard from the spiritual world that 100% of people who kill themselves regret that at the next minute, when they realize they are still living spiritually.
Tell their family to pray for him, they need to pray a lot for him, because the prayer might help him understand and overcome. If he hung himself at home, tell them to light a candle there, and pray. Tell them that if they need some help on dealing with this situation, they can find that at a Spiritist Center. You can look for one at www.sipiritismonline.net. They can have some of their questions answered.
Peace!
2007-03-23 04:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by Janet Reincarnated 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No. Not in this situation. It is obvious he had some wrong thinking that was not uncovered by his therapist-if he had one. If he lived long enough to have grown children, then he was definitely "fixable". I am sure there is something here that you don't know about. There are some awfully good therapist out there, many with Masters degrees. It is most unfortunate that we have so many therapist with Ph.D's, Psy.D's, and M.D.'s, that have not a clue as to what they are doing. Someone was not paying attention to this. Poor guy was probably on some kind of medication.
2007-03-23 04:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by John S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry for that person and his family
I' be praying for them all
I don't think suicide is the right answer
at anytime but I've never been on my back
for years at atime either.
I've never been on top of a building (911) and had flames burning through my flesh
I've never been put on a bottom of a boat and drug
from my homeland in death and impurities all about me
given me the option to jump in the ocean where I could not
possibly survive
2007-03-23 08:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by manoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough call. While I think that suicide is a cop-out (I've contemplated it myself), this person does not sound like he was contributing positively to the lives of the people around him. If that is what he wanted to do, then he should be able to make that decision for himself.
I hate to see people give up, but it is their decision. If he could not work things out years later, then I guess suicide might have been a viable option for him.
I could never do it for the simple fact that you never know what will happen tomorrow. I would bet that his depression was completely chemical and it's a shame that his doctors could not get it corrected.
2007-03-23 04:39:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Suicide is never an option. He should have sought professional help. Depression can not be managed without assistance from a certified professional, such as a psychiatrist. There are effective treatments that do not require institutionalization, or surgery or electroshock. Medication and counseling are effective in almost every case.
2007-03-23 04:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dude .. do in no way think of of suicide.. purely attempt to stay life to the fullest.. i'm confident your mum and dad such as you, purely open as much as them and tell them whats on your innovations as for college .. bear it for a whilst ok? artwork somewhat no longer hassle-free and learn properly , get good grades with a view to flow to a good college.. after which you will possibly desire to start a clean clean life from there.. you may start throughout with new human beings and a clean environment . for now.. you may leave activities in case you do unlike them.. and attempt something else you will possibly desire to love.. like writing or analyzing,taking part in chess.. or the rest and no count what you think of,, life is eye-catching ok.. dont waste it over issues that would not count
2016-10-20 07:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, suicide was not the right option. It was his responsibility to suffer as long as he had children that needed him. His death will not only emotionally scar them but leave them without a father.
He may have ended his suffering but the suffering he caused in his children will stay with them their whole lives, unless they follow his example and commit suicide.
2007-03-23 04:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by Michael 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Suicide is never the answer. He has left behind his wife and children to mourn his death. Depression can be treated and you can overcome it with prayer and the right medicine. I hate this for him and his family, that is always a sad thing.
2007-03-23 04:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by Moni B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No medications were effective? I accept suicide as an option in some cases but consider he pain this must cause his family. Surely there was some other option?
If only people could ask to be terminated in a ceremony like a funeral it would be less shocking.
I feel for their loss.
2007-03-23 04:35:32 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋