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Maybe the argument that suicide hurts the people around the person who killed themself can be helpful by reminding people that there's others who care about the
by automatoney 6y ago
Maybe the argument that suicide hurts the people around the person who killed themself can be helpful by reminding people that there's others who care about them who would want to help if they could. Either way, it seems to be enough for some people, and I think if it helps people through a crisis then it's an argument worth repeating.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 6y agoWanting to help and being able to are very different things though.
- searchableguy 6y agoIt might work in opposite ways. Introducing more obligations on those who want to get rid of existing ones isn't a good idea to help them get better. When you can't materially do something for the person, the best is to listen and offer some insight with the disclaimer - that's the best you can do and would have done more if it was possible. Many people come claiming to help but they make the issue political or about them. A person is likely already aware of generic advice because any query showing suicidal intent on Google will show those helplines and results.