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Re:Another Taxi Driver in Debt Takes His Life. That’s 5 in 5... by romwell on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @06:18PM (#17183309)
>This is worse than suicide because while otherwise healthy it’s a choice,

Not to argue with anything else you are saying, just this line:

This is a myth. Suicides are very rarely "otherwise healthy", but are the outcome of a mental illness, such as depression. By the same line, they are not a choice - usually they are the outcome and a symptom of a generally treatable condition.

Suicides, self-harm, attempts or ideation/fantasizing about them are not healthy, and usually aren't a choice, no more than a runny nose is a choice.

If you or someone you know exhibits these symptoms, get help.

<end PSA>

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Re:Another Taxi Driver in Debt Takes His Life. That’s 5 in 5... by DoreenMichele on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @06:23PM (#17183339)
I think it is a lot more complicated than that.

I have an incurable medical condition. I am frequently incredibly miserable. I am frequently suicidal, in part because it is literally the only means to really escape the misery my body inflicts upon me.

I am pro right to die. There are circumstances under which it is cruel to act like wanting to end this situation the only way it can be ended is somehow crazy.

I am still here. I am doing all I can to pursue non-drug alternatives, for which the entire world gives me shit. That also fuels my suicidal ideation because it is such a no win, fuck you situation on so many levels.

But I wish people would not simplify this for some feel good PSA and act like wanting to die is simply evidence you are crazy. It is just not quite that cut and dried.

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