Dying is trendy?

[Luke]

Maybe I'm playing devil's advocate here, but sometimes I think Jvalentine98 gets a bit too much hate.

You aren't. There is a clear sentiment of "he's asking for it" here. It's not funny, it is bullying.

[jp1]

As someone who takes issue with a great deal of what you say jvalentine, let me assure you that dying is never trendy. Be grateful for each day you get to live and focus on the positive things in your life.

As someone who has had an issue with alcohol, I can tell you that it will in no way help your situation. Alcohol and depression do not go together. You need to get off the alcohol and find someone to talk to about your feelings of depression. Despite the things going on in life, and anything that may happen on an internet forum, there are many good things to live for...sometimes they become hard to keep in sight, those are times when you need to seek some counseling if you don't have some really good friends or family that you can be completely honest with. There is no doubt that if you are developing a drinking problem it will change your perception of those around you, and their perception of you as well, which will only serve to compound the problem.

You shouldn't shrug off your issues and self medicate with any drug, especially a depressant such as alcohol, there is no shame in needing a little help.

[foxhound1022]

I'll only interject with my opinion. Suicide is the coward's way out. There is always an option and there is always something to live for.

I also think you need to seek help in the form of people who are specifically equipped to give you assistance. I mean, these people went through school, training and other avenues to be able to help anyone they encounter, because they have that much belief in the notion that everyone is worthy of living an existence in some kind of peace and happiness.

But yes, seek help brother.

[alienjesus]

I'll only interject with my opinion. Suicide is the coward's way out.

I understand the sentiment behind this, but I hate this experession so much.

That said, I do think that if you've been thinking this way OP, you should go to the doctor. Depression is an illness and should be treated as one - don't try and ignore it or 'man up' and power through or any of that. Talk to a professional.

[Luke]

Suicide is the coward's way out. There is always an option and there is always something to live for.

Not always.


But for Jval...You're young, have a gal on your shoulder, a job, and maybe a screw or two loose, but that's normal.

And watch this anytime you feel blue.

[jp1]

I'll only interject with my opinion. Suicide is the coward's way out. There is always an option and there is always something to live for.

I also think you need to seek help in the form of people who are specifically equipped to give you assistance. I mean, these people went through school, training and other avenues to be able to help anyone they encounter, because they have that much belief in the notion that everyone is worthy of living an existence in some kind of peace and happiness.

But yes, seek help brother.

This has been addressed already, and there are members who take this sentiment very personally. I understand it's your opinion, but I don't understand how you can form it unless you have a very personal relationship with the subject matter. Moreover it isn't a productive statement at all, I don't think anyone suffering from depression is worried about if someone thinks they took "the cowards way out". As, I believe Flake pointed out the act itself defies this definition and there is much more to it (and someone's situation and life) than you can possibly know. I'm not condoning it, or glorifying it, just saying a little tact, and respect for those who have already passed might be in order. Since part of Jvalentine's depression stems from some acts of suicide of people close to him, it doesn't seem like a helpful analogy in this case either. It of course is definitely not the answer though.

[Exhuminator]

And watch this anytime you feel blue.

These always work for me:

[foxhound1022]

@Luke - Yes, sometimes there are extreme circumstances in which people may want to pass with dignity of their own accord.

@jp - Yes, you don't know my experiences with this, but I have had a few very personal instances where this subject hit close to home.

[Luke]

links

This existsso living is good.

Also, try to always be this guy.

[marurun]

If this is a genuine post, you should be seeking help or consolation from folks who are not random peeps on a forum about video games. And I hope you get the support you need. Depression sucks. Most of us have had some kind of run-in with that demon. I am not saying you shouldn't talk about it here, merely to make sure you are taking it up with folks who can actually help.

With a title like the one you gave this thread, I am really not sure whether this is heartfelt or trolling, however. Maybe now you see some of what we, the readers of your posts, wrestle with. Are you oblivious or deliberately yanking our chains? We all are making assumptions about your motives (or lack thereof) because we just don't know what's up.