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Could you tell if a friend/family member was contemplating suicide?
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:46 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:46 am
The Robin Williams suicide surprised everyone who was close him. How could you tell if someone close was considering it and what should you do? Should you bring your concern up to that person?
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Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:47 am to BRTIIGER58
Yes.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:48 am to BRTIIGER58
most people who are serious about it will hide it very well.
9 times out of 10, the person yelling they'll do it or cutting themselves visibly won't actually do it, but you can't ignore it because they might be that one that actually does it.
9 times out of 10, the person yelling they'll do it or cutting themselves visibly won't actually do it, but you can't ignore it because they might be that one that actually does it.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:50 am to BRTIIGER58
Honestly, I doubt it.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:51 am to BRTIIGER58
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How could you tell if someone close was considering it
Sometimes you just can't.. I've lost a sibling to suicide and honestly I saw him a few days before and he seem happy and normal so honestly you never know.
If they give any indication absolutely bring it to their attention
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 9:00 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:54 am to BRTIIGER58
I don't know. My sister was battling serve depression almost to that point and we didn't know it until she completely flipped.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:57 am to TH03
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9 times out of 10, the person yelling they'll do it or cutting themselves visibly won't actually do it,
I'll pretty much agree with this. These people are "attention whores".
It'd be easy to hide. Person may just seem a little depressed but can be suffering immensely.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:58 am to BRTIIGER58
Nope
My great grandfather killed himself after apparently being in pain for several years following kidney surgeries.
No one ever expected it. Or knew he had any guns in his house.
He complained very little about pain up until that point.
My great grandfather killed himself after apparently being in pain for several years following kidney surgeries.
No one ever expected it. Or knew he had any guns in his house.
He complained very little about pain up until that point.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 8:59 am to boddagetta
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Honestly, I doubt it.
It's scary to think about. I'm especially thinking of a couple friends who just kind of have naturally downbeat personalities. Would I be able to tell if they go from just "downbeat" to legit suicidal? Probably not.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:27 am to BRTIIGER58
I saw my brother the day before he killed himself. He seemed as normal as any other day. No one who was around him during the weeks and days leading up to his suicide ever suspected he was as far down as he was. I knew he was upset about some things going on but never did I suspect he would kill himself. I don't think the people who talk about killing themselves are 100% comitted. They are looking for help or a way out of the shite they are in. The ones that are 100% committed to killing themselves don't say a word about their plans. If I would have known, I would have died trying to save his life. I would have given anything to change his mind.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:32 am to Kracka
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If I would have known, I would have died trying to save his life. I would have given anything to change his mind.
I hope you don't blame yourself. it was his decision and his alone.
I'm sorry this happened. thanks for sharing.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:32 am to BRTIIGER58
In some cases you might be able to but in most cases I'd say no. My mother killed herself in 2011. She was upset over something that shouldnt have been that big of a deal and that night after my dad went to bed she shot herself. Would have never thought she would do that.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:32 am to BRTIIGER58
quote:I don't think I could
Could you tell if a friend/family member was contemplating suicide?
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:37 am to TH03
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I hope you don't blame yourself.
I wouldn't say I blame myself. BUT, I knew he was extremely upset about what was going on in his life. I told him what I think he should do, as far as addressing it, because it was the only way to fix the issue. I should have said something to my parents, and maybe things would have been different. But I kept his secret and what happened happened. It was his decision, there were ways out, but once communication goes away and you start down a path of secrets, you get yourself into a hole of shite, and it sometimes gets way out of hand. But still there were ways out, he made the wrong decision. But he felt it was the only way.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:40 am to BRTIIGER58
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The Robin Williams suicide surprised everyone who was close him.
The dude always was a pretty good actor.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:40 am to Kracka
You like me probably never thought suicide was ever even an option. You really never think the person you love would take it that far.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:42 am to BRTIIGER58
I don't think you can always tell, which (mirror in front of myself as I say this), that's why it's critical to tell people you care, and more than that, show love to people you care about every chance you get. Life is a tough mother fricker sometimes, and by that I mean it's many times very cold and thankless and lonely. The recipe for that is love. It's what every human really craves when you get down to it.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:45 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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My great grandfather killed himself after apparently being in pain for several years following kidney surgeries.
Had a Great Uncle that cancer had gotten him real bad. He got tired of the pain and chemo. Got up in the middle of the night one night in pain, told his wife he was going to step out on the back porch for some fresh air, then stepped out back and blew his damn brains out.
He was in his early 70's or late 60's. He was a Korean war and Vietnam vet. One of the toughest old birds I ever met.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:47 am to Mike da Tigah
not in my case
lost a good friend in college and our group didn't even know he was on anti-depressants.
RIP AG
lost a good friend in college and our group didn't even know he was on anti-depressants.
RIP AG
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:52 am to BehindU
There's more to the picture, than meets the eye. Hey hey, my my.
-Neil Young
If I decide one day it's better to burn out than fade away, no one will get any warning.
Tidy up my shite an Vaya Con Dias.
-Neil Young
If I decide one day it's better to burn out than fade away, no one will get any warning.
Tidy up my shite an Vaya Con Dias.
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 9:57 am
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