Posted by Tom on February 23, 1999 at 18:19:58:
In Reply to: OK - Let's talk about SUICIDE posted by Barbara D. on February 23, 1999 at 11:54:20:
I guess it is time to put this topic out in the open.
Anyone who is seriously considering taking their own life as an escape from this pain needs to talk to someone first. If you're looking for someone who understands exactly what your going through; then (I can't speak for everyone, but I can guess since we've all considered it yet are still typing messages and hoping) contact someone on this board or post a message. One of us is always awake.
A lot of the references to suicide here are "Black Humor" and are probably just a way to deal with the pain and frustration we face. For those like me who use humor as an escape and are a little warped (my wife says I have a full 6-pack but lack the little plastic thingy that holds it all together) the dark humor is just that - humor. However and MORE IMPORTANTLY there are a lot of folks who are RIGHT NOW, as they read these messages balancing their lives on a knifes edge and "our" humor isn't a help. Since the main point of this board seems to be A. Comfort/Help
B. Advise/Info Sharing
the last thing we should do is give someone who doesn't know "us" a push in the wrong direction.
I've mentioned it in past emails and I'll stop, and find another way to express/vent those feelings of frustration.
This place, of which I have so recently become a visitor/resident is a great help and a terrific source of info, we should all try and keep it just that.
good luck,
tom