this is serious...

[AngelAmy]

when someone writes a suicide note, not because they are thinking about commiting suicide , just to see what they would say....does that mean unconsiously theyre suicidal?

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[Pootertoot]

Yes.

Though now I'm considering doing it, as that's brilliant. But I never thought to think of it to begin with.

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[HordeKing1]

ANGEL AMY - This is a very serious question indeed and deserves much attention. Your friend is lucky to have a friend like you willing to ask these questions on his or her behalf.

Let's start with the basics. People consider suicide because they are in such emotional pain, that in their desperation, suicide appears to be the only way to escape their torment. They are full of self-hatred, rejection and a sense of helplessness. They view themselves as a burden to others.

Interestingly, the gender ratio for completed suicides is 4:1, with males having the dubious honor of being the higher number.

In the United States, more than 30,000 people die by suicide each year.

The vast majority of people who commit suicide do not leave notes. Various studies have shown that only 12 - 37 % do so.

The primary reason, people leave suicide notes is an ATTEMPT to explain to family and loved ones the reasons why they killed themselves. Unfortunately, there is just no way that a note could possibly do this. The surviving family and friends blame themselves, not understanding how they did not see signs of impending suicide, or why they were not asked for help.

Sometimes suicide notes are attempts to punish the people who are left behind. The note can talk of a specific reason for the suicide such as the breakup of a relationship or parents who don't understand them. These types of notes are especially devastating to the people to whom the note was intended because it places the blame for the suicide upon them. Of course, this is not true. The person responsible for a suicide is the person who actually does it.

Often, people who write suicide notes have no intention whatsoever of killing themselves. They write the notes as a cry for help, hoping that people will find the note and give them the attention and support they seek so badly. This is not unique to note writing. Many more people attempt suicide than actually succeed. Often, the attempts are not seriously intended to result in death, but rather to alert those around them as to the seriousness of their feelings.

So, ANGEL, you can tell your friend that just because (s)he wrote a suicide note, it does not necessarily mean that(s)he intends to kill themselves. (S)he most likely, however has great need to discuss deep routed problems that trouble him or her greatly. For that he or she should seek the services of a qualified psychiatrist. Note, that I recommend a psychiatrist over a psychologist here, as only an MD can prescribe antidepressants and the like. Sometimes, in addition to discussing one's problems, the right medication can do wonders to improve a person's outlook.

I wish your friend all the luck in the world.


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[FIG]

when i saw the title of this thread-----"this is serious"----i thought skank was being deported;-)

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[vegeta]

I read one of Godzilla's posts and I thought he was gonna hop off a bridge.

If anyone ever goes as far as to write a suicide note in jest, they're shouting out for help.

I couldn't even imagine how a suicide letter could be taken as anything else but serious.

And amy, if this has something to do with a real issue, you should do what you can to make sure this person isn't getting ready to die.

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[Pootertoot]

What if a clown wrote a suicide note bequeathing his rubber nose and big shoes? And a bunch of fish? Would that be considered serious?

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[TomPoo]

Lets hope that if he or she does commit suicide they get it right the first time, cause it would suck to be one of those people who can't do anything right, including killing themselves. The advice I would give is tell he or she not to try pills or slitting wrists cause that stuff never works, go out the way Private Pyle Did in Full Metal Jacket, One shot, it is easy.

(I know this might seem offensive, I guess it is just my way of dealing with serious issues)

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[erinmoran]

do what i do to forget suicide... chat with the young chicks online...search out the young uninhibited flesh..or go for the chunky ones..they need lovin' too


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[vegeta]

I agree- sex with a fat chick is the best deterrant of suicide. If you're feeling down in the dumps, grab a fat chick, pour flour all over her and look for the wet spot!

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[HordeKing1]

Guys I recognize that you're all joking and that's fine. But you're also trivializing a very serious topic. To far to many people, teens especially, suicide is seen as an easy way to end a (sometimes secret) life of suffering.

Any suicide note should be taken seriously as should any friend who tells you that they are thinking about it. More often than not it is a real cry for help.

The best advise to give someone, in a situation like this, is to immediately seek the services of a qualified psychiatrist.

Be a good friend too and offer your support. You just might save a life.

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