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23. Suicide is not selfish. It is the result of someone being in such overwhelming pain they can no...
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 05:39 PM
Aug 2014

... longer take it any more. It could be emotional pain, physical pain, or both. Not only have I witnessed and been impacted by the struggle of family members in all three cases, but I fit into the third. I don't know whether the first pain described resulted in the second pain described, or the other way around, but I do know they take a great deal of effort to fight every day.

KNR joeybee12 Aug 2014 #1
Thank you for posting this. enlightenment Aug 2014 #2
"I know that they have a lack of empathy that borders on its own pathology" LordGlenconner Aug 2014 #20
Okay - enlightenment Aug 2014 #25
Boy... is this article welcome and needed. hlthe2b Aug 2014 #3
k and r big-time. BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #4
That word is disgusting LittleBlue Aug 2014 #5
This article is just plain wrong. Shemp Howard Aug 2014 #6
suicide is antithetical to selfishness as it illustrates anything but care to oneself. LanternWaste Aug 2014 #18
I just don't get how people misunderstand that one crucial point. Rex Aug 2014 #19
You are wrong passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #22
You missed my point. Shemp Howard Aug 2014 #24
You need to find a better word passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #26
I think you're right! Shemp Howard Aug 2014 #27
why is their temporary pain more important than his life-time of pain? passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #28
Why do you assume the survivor's pain will be temporary? Shemp Howard Aug 2014 #32
I'm very sorry for your loss and your Grandmother's (in-law?) pain and loss passiveporcupine Aug 2014 #33
Very thoughtful post, thanks. Shemp Howard Aug 2014 #34
No more selfish than refusing chemotherapy when you have cancer uppityperson Aug 2014 #40
This should be added to that offensive thread from last night malaise Aug 2014 #7
Todd Bridges said this on TMZ madashelltoo Aug 2014 #8
Yes, depression is a disease, however, rickyhall Aug 2014 #9
They saved my life get the red out Aug 2014 #11
Can I live with you if I go off my meds? hunter Aug 2014 #15
That sounds very familar davidpdx Aug 2014 #39
I think it depends on the person and situation laundry_queen Aug 2014 #16
My meds keep me alive, it is NOT the placebo effect nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #17
ummmmm fascisthunter Aug 2014 #36
When someone calls it "selfish" get the red out Aug 2014 #10
It may seem paradoxical ... Shoonra Aug 2014 #12
Recommend nt Zorra Aug 2014 #13
Thanks for this Hissy. progressoid Aug 2014 #14
Shame that we have to cross the pond for common sense from the media NightWatcher Aug 2014 #21
Suicide is not selfish. It is the result of someone being in such overwhelming pain they can no... EEO Aug 2014 #23
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #29
I once had myself convinced suicide was the logical thing to do. I mean totally. brewens Aug 2014 #30
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2014 #31
Let us go fascisthunter Aug 2014 #35
k&r LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #37
Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Aug 2014 #38
I'm a recent suicide attempt survivor Victor_c3 Aug 2014 #41
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