re: Active Duty USAF Airman Self Immolates outside Israeli Embassy in Protest

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This guy had severe mental issues that his chain of command either failed to notice or (more likely) failed to address.

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^this.

Mental illness is more common than people think. Depression, bipolar disease both can present with suicide attempts.

It is sad for his family and friends.

It is hard to get help when people discount your symptoms

“Anxious? Get over it and drive on!”

“Depressed? We don’t have time for that. Do your job!”