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.
People saved from suicide often say they immediately regretted the choice and very rarely attempt it again. It’s a spontaneous act often driven by mental illness or desperation, it’s not generally a rational decision like physician-assisted suicide is.
Can confirm. The only thing I regret about my suicide attempt is failing at it.
We hear all these happy stories of survivors who overcome their illness and get a fairytale ending. There are people who don't get those happy endings, people who try and and just keep going for some reason, but just can't make it.
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u/Badusernameguy2 Aug 13 '21
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.