I can’t help but think of how traumatizing it would be had he not made the catch. Having to relive someone falling through your arms to their death would be rough.
You're thinking through the viewpoint of a savior, this person didn't want to be saved. He shouldn't have felt guilt if he didn't save them but at some point we need to respect people's decision to opt out.
He shouldn't have felt guilt if he didn't save them but at some point we need to respect people's decision to opt out.
Suicide is not always a rational, clearly thought choice. It can often be the result of temporary circumstances or even drug induced psychosis. A lot are depressed, obviously, which can cause severe suicidal thoughts. However unless it is chronic depression, depression can often be fixed.
This is why there needs to be assisted suicide, which would happen through a series of long psychological and physical examination. If someone is suffering from, say, MS, and their life is rapidly deteriorating, it is reasonable for them to choose to end their life. Obviously the same applies for terminal illness such as ALS or certain cancers.
If someone is drinking a lot after a bad breakup and gets suicidal... that is not a good reason. Chances are they will recover and regret ever having those thoughts.
Sorry bud but that's not how it generally goes. All they guys I've known that have killed themselves had pretty good lives. It's usually a surprise.
Your reasoning contributes to why no one wants to involve anyone to talk about it because they don't have a discernable reason to bring up. You don't need some valid reason others understand to be unhappy and no one wants to try to explain that
That is generally how it goes for most suicide attempts. I used to work in suicide prevention. There are 24 suicide attempts for every suicide in the USA. The vast, vast majority do not attempt after the first time, and the vast, vast majority end up fixing the issues which caused them to attempt suicide.
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u/oouzy Aug 13 '21
I can’t help but think of how traumatizing it would be had he not made the catch. Having to relive someone falling through your arms to their death would be rough.