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Originally Posted by Paloma
What other reasons are these? For their own enjoyments and reasons as I have previously stated, again. More than likely its for reasons like that or for their own peace of mind, and I don't think that anyone should have to do anything that violates their own free will. Yes, obviously I already said that no one wants to die but people in that situation may not see any way to fix their situation other than suicide, which would seem logical TO STOP THE PAIN. It is selfish for you to want someone not to stay alive when they are so miserable, it is not selfish to care about someone and not want them to die. It is selfish not to attempt to lessen the pain that the person in question is feeling, yet expect them to "man up" and deal with things. It is not always that easy and people who act that way are ****s. If your reasoning is how it affects the people left behind, what about the person who was so distraught they felt they had no other way out? Should they live their lives feeling helpless and depressed? Do you have any idea how difficult it is to deal with depression or any mental illness? How hard it is to seek help on your own in a society that both demonises and trivalises mental illness?
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It was right in front of you the entire time. You even apparently read it.
It's someone they care about and want them to succeed in life, not give up. People want their loved ones to be healthy and happy, they want what is best for THEM. Which isn't selfish at all. They want the person to get help, stop being so miserable, and live their lives.
If you are so distraught you think suicide is the best way to go about things, then you need help. I disagree that this society demonizes mental illness. Hell, I know of at least a few places off the top of my head that are designed specifically to help people who are having problems or depressed. If you realize you are depressed and suicidal and don't try to get yourself some help, you are giving up like a coward. There's plenty of places to call, places to go, people to talk to that will help you out. Go to a public library and look up a place if you need to. It's free and takes a couple minutes.