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Would you guys stop posting about suicide? I've already been measuring the speed I'd hit the ground if I were to jump from my balcony. I'm serious. Maybe this i

by goshx 12y ago

Would you guys stop posting about suicide? I've already been measuring the speed I'd hit the ground if I were to jump from my balcony. I'm serious. Maybe this is why mainstream media doesn't report on suicides.

goshx 12y ago
I appreciate the downvotes. You clearly don't understand how such topics affect other people lives.
- ixwt 12y ago
  Most people don't. This seems to be quite prevalent in most societies. News media doing anything to get a story to grab viewers. Another example is school shootings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PezlFNTGWv4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PezlFNTGWv4
rpearl 12y ago
I don't know if this comment was meant to be snarky, or illustrative, or in any way not a direct statement of fact, but I will never take such a comment lightly. Are you okay? Please call a friend and talk, or 1-800-273-8255 (national suicide hotline, for US people). If you want to talk to someone but don't have anyone to turn to, my email is this same username at endofunctor.org Life can be hard sometimes and I know it doesn't feel like things will change, but it will pass. You will feel better.
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tsarzen 12y ago
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ There are people and organisations out there who can help you find a better way of overcoming depression.
- ChristianBundy 12y ago
  > suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem As someone who has struggled with suicide, please stop saying this. http://suicidepreventioncommunity.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/please-stop-saying-suicide-is-a-permanent-solution/ http://suicidepreventioncommunity.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/p...
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  - byerley 12y ago
    Having an episode of depression doesn't give you special insight on this issue. Your experience wasn't universal and if you're browsing this site you probably ought to know better than to put excessive weight on your own anecdotal evidence. Personally, I'm really sick of the pussy-footing around the issue and I've yet to see any scientific evidence that it's helping anyone.
    - PhasmaFelis 12y ago
      I am really confused by this post. ChristianBundy linked to an article by a suicide prevention professional, and you're accusing him of pushing anecdotal evidence based solely on his own experience. Are you under the impression that he wrote the article? Did you reply to the wrong post?
      - byerley 12y ago
        The author, Franklin Cook, has a Master of Arts degree in humanities. He's an "editor" for "SPNAC" in that, as far as I can tell, he's the only contributor and uses the site to advertise his paid services as a grief counselor. The article itself offers no credible reference and is self-labelled as an opinion piece. I'm under the impression that the ChristianBundy merely googled an article that agreed with his personal experiences. We've all done that, but it's important to apply skeptical scrutiny.
jasonkostempski 12y ago
They usually hit the front page for a few days after an event. I assume it Robin Williams related. In the mean time http://i.imgur.com/vvAzSFi.gif http://i.imgur.com/vvAzSFi.gif
- goshx 12y ago
  thank you for doing this... I know where you got that from, and I laughed again. Truly appreciate it :)
Mz 12y ago
Hey, I don't know how to help you, generally or with this issue of postings on HN being triggering specifically. Nor do I know the right thing to say today. Sometimes I do, but I don't today. I just wanted to touch base and offer a smidgeon of human warmth.
PhasmaFelis 12y ago
It's hard to know what the right thing is to do with reports like this. If, as seems to be the case, articles about suicide encourage suicide, is it better to keep quiet about the fact so as not to directly contribute to the problem? Or is it better to report it in hopes of educating the media and reducing future articles, at the cost of more articles right now? Either way, I hope you're able to find comfort and support somewhere. I've been there, and I know it sucks. Best wishes, truly.
rickr 12y ago
Hey there! Why don't you (or anyone else reading this) shoot me an e-mail. Rick@rudelinux.org.

by goshx 12y ago

goshx 12y ago

I appreciate the downvotes. You clearly don't understand how such topics affect other people lives.

ixwt 12y ago
Most people don't. This seems to be quite prevalent in most societies. News media doing anything to get a story to grab viewers. Another example is school shootings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PezlFNTGWv4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PezlFNTGWv4

rpearl 12y ago

I don't know if this comment was meant to be snarky, or illustrative, or in any way not a direct statement of fact, but I will never take such a comment lightly. Are you okay? Please call a friend and talk, or 1-800-273-8255 (national suicide hotline, for US people). If you want to talk to someone but don't have anyone to turn to, my email is this same username at endofunctor.org Life can be hard sometimes and I know it doesn't feel like things will change, but it will pass. You will feel better.

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tsarzen 12y ago

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ There are people and organisations out there who can help you find a better way of overcoming depression.

ChristianBundy 12y ago
> suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem As someone who has struggled with suicide, please stop saying this. http://suicidepreventioncommunity.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/please-stop-saying-suicide-is-a-permanent-solution/ http://suicidepreventioncommunity.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/p...
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- byerley 12y ago
  Having an episode of depression doesn't give you special insight on this issue. Your experience wasn't universal and if you're browsing this site you probably ought to know better than to put excessive weight on your own anecdotal evidence. Personally, I'm really sick of the pussy-footing around the issue and I've yet to see any scientific evidence that it's helping anyone.
  - PhasmaFelis 12y ago
    I am really confused by this post. ChristianBundy linked to an article by a suicide prevention professional, and you're accusing him of pushing anecdotal evidence based solely on his own experience. Are you under the impression that he wrote the article? Did you reply to the wrong post?
    - byerley 12y ago
      The author, Franklin Cook, has a Master of Arts degree in humanities. He's an "editor" for "SPNAC" in that, as far as I can tell, he's the only contributor and uses the site to advertise his paid services as a grief counselor. The article itself offers no credible reference and is self-labelled as an opinion piece. I'm under the impression that the ChristianBundy merely googled an article that agreed with his personal experiences. We've all done that, but it's important to apply skeptical scrutiny.

jasonkostempski 12y ago

They usually hit the front page for a few days after an event. I assume it Robin Williams related. In the mean time http://i.imgur.com/vvAzSFi.gif http://i.imgur.com/vvAzSFi.gif

goshx 12y ago
thank you for doing this... I know where you got that from, and I laughed again. Truly appreciate it :)

Mz 12y ago

Hey, I don't know how to help you, generally or with this issue of postings on HN being triggering specifically. Nor do I know the right thing to say today. Sometimes I do, but I don't today. I just wanted to touch base and offer a smidgeon of human warmth.

PhasmaFelis 12y ago

It's hard to know what the right thing is to do with reports like this. If, as seems to be the case, articles about suicide encourage suicide, is it better to keep quiet about the fact so as not to directly contribute to the problem? Or is it better to report it in hopes of educating the media and reducing future articles, at the cost of more articles right now? Either way, I hope you're able to find comfort and support somewhere. I've been there, and I know it sucks. Best wishes, truly.

rickr 12y ago

Hey there! Why don't you (or anyone else reading this) shoot me an e-mail. Rick@rudelinux.org.