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Originally Posted by graciegirl
When someone we know or know of dies suddenly or unexpectedly I think of suicide because it has happened to people that I know.
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I was shocked and very surprised at the reaction of a few people when I broached the subject a few days ago.
One called me "sick". One called for removal of my post and that did happen. I believe that in this day and age, we all must be aware of severe depression around us. I am still trying to understand the reaction to my post.
Above all, I want you to know that I meant in no way to be insensitive or callous. None of us is immune to overwhelming sadness and hopelessness at times. |
I agree, depression is an illness much like cancer. We must not shove it under the rug and pretend it did not happen. Do we do that with lung cancer? No The reactions you got were awful in that the it made it look like suicide is a shameful thing. It is not, it is the result of untreated depression that overtakes the mind of the victim. Old time prejudices popped out from everywhere.