• Whitebrow@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I can see where you’re potentially coming from.

    But I don’t think you comprehend how violent an act of suicide in almost all cases.

    It takes an insane level of commitment to go through with that the first time, more so for the subsequent attempts.

    Also of the people who really aim to end it, succeed on the first try.

    I don’t know about you, but if given the choice, I probably wouldn’t be here. There’s nothing particularly wrong with me physically, I just don’t want to be here.

    Been the case over a decade ago. Pretty much back as long as I can remember. Still the case today.

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      The interesting thing about suicide is that it can be “contagious”. Also being under the influence increases the risk of it, not to mention access to a gun. This is some of the evidence that points to most suicides being an impulsive act. Having a plan already in place to go to the “euthanasia clinic” could curb some of the impulsive suicides. Completely understand the comparison to the stupid abortion clinic ridiculousness. It just seems like there needs to be a way to ensure the people using it are in the statistical group of multiple suicide attempts that end in success.

      I’m sorry you feel like you don’t want to be here. I absolutely understand that, there have been many times in my life when I felt the same. I don’t know the right way to say this, but have you tried therapy or medication? Both have helped me at various points in my life, and it is a relief not to feel that way. I say this because it isn’t too late for you. By the time I was truly feeling excited by living, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I hope you can find a path to looking forward to being here in the world most of the time.

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        2 days ago

        Appreciate the kind words. I have had various approaches to try and “treat” this over the course of the last 15+ years, including the ones you named, like I mentioned, not exactly a new phenomena on my end.

        If there was a suicide booth or a euthanasia clinic for people who just want to peace out, I’d have visited it 15+ years ago or any day since then, including today.

        Also while I understand the notion that access to substances and firearms and whatnot might increase the risks of impulsive momentary courage (or stupidity), an average home and convenience store offer many items which can effectively facilitate the deed, don’t need to be super elaborate with hugging a grenade or slobbering on the barrel of a shotgun for an effective method… granted if the plan is to go out with a bang, who am I to stop it.

        Sucks about the tumor though. May you easily outlive the expectations if you so desire

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          I’m so sorry, that sounds awful and so so exhausting. One last thing then I will stop promise, it’s a bit annoying when someone keeps trying to fix you. At least I didn’t recommend positive thinking. Like yes Cynthia I’m sure that will cure the cancer, why didn’t I just think of that!

          ECT has shown some really fantastic results in treating TRD. I’d recommend reading Shock: The Healing Power of Electroconvulsive Therapy by Kitty Dukakis. If nothing else it is a good read. And thank you. I wish you peace