Man Commits Suicide at DLH

[tracilicious]

I've heard depression described before as "a cult of one," and I find that very appropriate. I think it's perfectly reasonable to assume that someone that commits suicide is so deep into depression that they consider their death a good thing for all involved. I've heard people say who have been in that spot before that they felt that their mere presence was toxic.

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by tracilicious

I've heard depression described before as "a cult of one," and I find that very appropriate. I think it's perfectly reasonable to assume that someone that commits suicide is so deep into depression that they consider their death a good thing for all involved. I've heard people say who have been in that spot before that they felt that their mere presence was toxic.

This, I agree with. While suicide is ultimately a selfish act, those who are doing it out of depression or a feeling that there's no way out (as opposed to, say, to get attention or to "get back" at someone) is probably thinking suicide IS for the best -- for themselves and for everyone around them. There's a chemical f**kup that tells them that their temporary condition/mental state/circumstances are permanent, and that there's no way out. And that they're a burden and embarrassment to others, so they're actually helping others. Of course that isn't rational thinking, but someone who has that kind of an imbalance isn't thinking rationally or in a particular sane manner anyway.