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re: SI Story about Ryan Anderson and his GF
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:40 pm to BayouBandit24
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:40 pm to BayouBandit24
It's not part of the problem, it is the problem
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Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:41 pm to tunechi
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No. Someone needs to bring more attention to it
Agreed. The only way to move towards real suicide prevention is to pull away the stigmatic shame attached with mental illness in our society, put things out in the open and actually talk about it like adults without labeling people as "weak" or "selfish". Suicide is a very real and very terrible problem that plagues people of all ages in our country and around the world, particularly in the 20-35 year old range.
Anyway, between this story and the guy singing "Blackbird" to his dying newborn shortly after his wife had died in child birth, I think I may be done with the internet for the night.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:44 pm to stlslick
Wow. Basketball is something I don't keep up with much until the playoffs (I'm in Dallas but NOT a Mavs fan). Had no idea what this guy had been through. Rough stuff.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:47 pm to stlslick
That is so terrible
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:55 pm to lsu2006
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Agreed. The only way to move towards real suicide prevention is to pull away the stigmatic shame attached with mental illness in our society, put things out in the open and actually talk about it like adults without labeling people as "weak" or "selfish". Suicide is a very real and very terrible problem that plagues people of all ages in our country and around the world, particularly in the 20-35 year old range.
This right here.
The more things like this are brought to attention, the more A.) People who suffer with depression feel more comfortable talking with friends and loved ones for help in overcoming their state of mind and B.) Brings more attention to friends and loved ones to make sure others are doing okay.
I hate admitting this, but I've gone at my wrist before and if it wasn't for my roommate I wouldn't be here living the life I am now. Six years ago, I had been seeing a girl I loved for over a year, knew she was the one and wanted to propose fairly soon. I call her to come hang out and she never makes it, drunk driver killed her. As much as her family told me it wasn't my fault, in that state I was left in I couldn't shake it was my fault she was on the road and it became too much.
It is a selfish act to remove yourself from so many people's lives but it was more selfish of me that I hid my pain from everyone around me before it resorted to that.
I'm one of the happier guys you will ever meet now. Have a great life with someone and a kid, and couldn't ask for more. Things can turn around in life no matter how far down you go and it's just having that courage to admit you are having those thoughts and get help before it's too late. I might have a scar for the rest of my life, but it's just an indication now that nothing can get worse than that moment yet I'm still here and making sure everyone around me is smiling
This post was edited on 11/13/14 at 10:57 pm
Posted on 11/13/14 at 11:01 pm to GeauxAggie972
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GeauxAggie972
Jesus man, that is so terrible. I'm glad you've overcome that, and you are very right with our post. Stay strong
Posted on 11/13/14 at 11:06 pm to SirWinston
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SirWinston
Dunno if you have experience with it, but it's an awful experience. I'd never wish that on anyone. So much goes unsaid and unnoticed, bringing awareness to this has to be done.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 6:19 am to CocoLoco
Woooooow, what a sad story. Stories like these should remind people that even though pro athletes are rich and famous, they are human beings first. I couldn't even imagine going through what Ryan Anderson went through. Outside of rooting for my Cavaliers, i will now pull for the Pels at every chance. Rooting for this kid to find long lasting peace.
This post was edited on 11/14/14 at 6:19 am
Posted on 11/14/14 at 6:54 am to lsu2006
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Suicide is a very real and very terrible problem
My opinions on this are pretty basic. Suicide is a personal choice. Neither a right nor wrong choice. That being said, why is a conscious personal choice considered a problem?
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:01 am to Rouge
I hope I don't get banned, so mods, please delete if the comment is too negative for your site, but after reading the story, this lady comes off as a selfish, gold-digging, spoiled whatever you want to call her.
I feel bad for this Anderson fella for ever getting mixed up with her.
I feel bad for this Anderson fella for ever getting mixed up with her.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:02 am to stlslick
Damn 
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:11 am to cubsfan5150
I didn't get that impression of her at all. It sounds like a majority of her mental issues stemmed from her father. Dude sounds like a POS.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:16 am to KillerNut9
There's a ton of people out there that grow up without a father, yet it doesn't drive them to suicide WHILE THEY ARE ON THE PHONE WITH THEIR MOTHER.
Dating only wealthy sports stars? Typically id'd as a gold-digger rather quickly.
It also sounds like her mother spoiled the shite out of her and likely had a "my daughter can do no wrong" attitude, which didn't help this girl at all.
Dating only wealthy sports stars? Typically id'd as a gold-digger rather quickly.
It also sounds like her mother spoiled the shite out of her and likely had a "my daughter can do no wrong" attitude, which didn't help this girl at all.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:26 am to stlslick
Good read
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:39 am to Rouge
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That being said, why is a conscious personal choice considered a problem?
At the very surface of it, yes, suicide is a personal choice. But beause of the way suicide and mental illness/issues are stigmatized in our society, untold thousands of people are too ashamed to come forward and seek help for the disturbing feelings and urges that go long with mental illness and often it's too late.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 7:40 am to cubsfan5150
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There's a ton of people out there that grow up without a father, yet it doesn't drive them to suicide WHILE THEY ARE ON THE PHONE WITH THEIR MOTHER.
Dating only wealthy sports stars? Typically id'd as a gold-digger rather quickly.
It also sounds like her mother spoiled the shite out of her and likely had a "my daughter can do no wrong" attitude, which didn't help this girl at all.
This is the part of the problem I speak of.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:00 am to Rouge
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why is a conscious personal choice considered a problem?
This just sounds idiotic to me. Other personal choices that are problems: drug abuse, murder, rape, other violent crimes
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:11 am to cubsfan5150
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There's a ton of people out there that grow up without a father, yet it doesn't drive them to suicide WHILE THEY ARE ON THE PHONE WITH THEIR MOTHER.
Dating only wealthy sports stars? Typically id'd as a gold-digger rather quickly.
It also sounds like her mother spoiled the shite out of her and likely had a "my daughter can do no wrong" attitude, which didn't help this girl at all.
Pathetic.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:18 am to stlslick
wow!! That was pretty moving
Posted on 11/14/14 at 9:21 am to KBeezy
quote:difference is that those choice directly and tangibly impact others
Other personal choices that are problems: drug abuse, murder, rape, other violent crimes
suicide can do so as well, especially for children.
but my question is more....a problem for who? not a problem for them. they got what they wanted. a problem for society? perhaps, but we have avenues for many people to get help if they so choose. if they reject that help, that is on them
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