Is suicide cowardly?

[goddess]

Do you consider suicide to be cowardly? Ive seen such a debate on whether suicide is actually just a selfish act and cowardly or not.

 

[JAMES HÜRZOG]

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[Interregnum]

good question i often asked that myself.

you could say youre too coward to live the life or
too coward to kill yourself

i think its not coward when you kill yourself slowly and painful but who would even do this lol

 

[Mackerel]

Short answer, NO.
There has to be a powerful motivation to override the survival instinct and the fear of death. This motivation may come in different ways, but I certainly wouldn't categorize it as having anything to do with being a coward, and in some cases may be the opposite, an act of bravery.

I may add, if it is anything to do with mental health, the best course of action is to contact health professionals since the people who overcome their desire to kill themselves are grateful they did not act on it and succeed.

 

[Flatus Tube]

Those that actually go ahead with it are usually going through immeasurable pain, and to them, there is no other alternative. The level of ‘pain’ puts blinkers over any consideration for their loved ones future emotions. However, many actually try to make things as good as possible, for example by sorting out financial matters before they die. I’ve cared for many patients that lost a loved one to suicide and it really messes them up, but then again, the state of their loved one before death was also causing problems due to the lack of emotional presence.

The people that use threats of suicide to gain something cause more problems for everyone involved in their lives. Loved ones are broken as they believe it may happen at some point. Professionals bang their heads against the wall before calling them into their consulting room (I have done this several times 😂). But I also understand these people, who almost always have a childhood filled with horrific abuse. This trauma affects brain and emotional development leading to the adult problems.

There is no clear right or wrong with suicide. It’s a very upsetting event in anyone’s life, but there is always a reason, which to the person is a valid one and the ‘only option’ in their mind.

 

[djdeeds]

I think people just say that to make the person feel bad so it stops them from doing it. In actual fact it takes a whole lot of motivations and confidence to actually go through with it, even if you're utterly depressed. I'm pretty sure most people who have plenty to say about people being cowards and such, have never been suicidal themselves nor have a clue what that dark place feels like.

 

[goddess]

Those that actually go ahead with it are usually going through immeasurable pain, and to them, there is no other alternative. The level of ‘pain’ puts blinkers over any consideration for their loved ones future emotions. However, many actually try to make things as good as possible, for example by sorting out financial matters before they die. I’ve cared for many patients that lost a loved one to suicide and it really messes them up, but then again, the state of their loved one before death was also causing problems due to the lack of emotional presence.

The people that use threats of suicide to gain something cause more problems for everyone involved in their lives. Loved ones are broken as they believe it may happen at some point. Professionals bang their heads against the wall before calling them into their consulting room (I have done this several times 😂). But I also understand these people, who almost always have a childhood filled with horrific abuse. This trauma affects brain and emotional development leading to the adult problems.

There is no clear right or wrong with suicide. It’s a very upsetting event in anyone’s life, but there is always a reason, which to the person is a valid one and the ‘only option’ in their mind.

I can’t believe this reply. I’m in recovery for PTSD due to longstanding domestic abuse and child abuse. I’ve been told so many times that’s suicide is the cowards way out so now I’ve kept my mouth shut. I also have money put by for my funeral etc about 9k. With my PTSD some days it’s okay and some days im really afraid of myself. I do not want to be categorised as a coward after everything I’ve been through. I believe me sticking around for as long as I have is the bravest thing I have done. 19 years of torture and I am far from a coward regardless of what people think I would just like some opinions.

I think people just say that to make the person feel bad so it stops them from doing it. In actual fact it takes a whole lot of motivations and confidence to actually go through with it, even if you're utterly depressed. I'm pretty sure most people who have plenty to say about people being cowards and such, have never been suicidal themselves nor have a clue what that dark place feels like.

I believe suicide is a very brave thing to do but also unbearable to imagine the pain that person was feeling to end their own life. It’s a difficult subject. So many different circumstances but thank you for your opinion.

 

[CirePerry1]

Do you consider suicide to be cowardly? Ive seen such a debate on whether suicide is actually just a selfish act and cowardly or not.

Yes, Selfish and cowardly. I know a lot of people who have done it. I don't care about them, don't shed a tear. My Brother and Sister attempted it. Screw them. You hurt more people but like I said, your selfish and a wuss. Suck it up, Bad things happen all the time to people. They deal with it. Things always get better, Seek out help. But if you do go through with it. I don't care, Just don't leave a mess for others to have to clean up. Cold? IDC

 

[Infidel Castro]

It's not cowardly, it just means you can't handle what life has thrown at you. It also depends on your reason for doing it for me to pass judgement.
For some the pain of living is just worse than death, the scales are too uneven.
I could do it given the right circumstances. A painful terminal illness perhaps. About to be caught by the police and facing the rest of my life in a cage.
About to be captured by ISIS or some other nefarious cunts that will surely torture/murder me..etc etc.

I would add though that I think the classy way to do it is to leave a simple note saying goodbye to your loved ones and disappear into the forest, canyon wherever the fuck. Don't be an asshole and make someone find your mess and then clean it all up.

 

[Choppy]

All I can say is unless you've been down that road you will never understand. Don't try to understand. Feel very lucky you have never had things happen to you that damaged you so much you want to die.

 

[nostrils]

The people who you leave behind get to answer that question.

 

[MATAMUERTOS]

I’m in recovery for PTSD due to longstanding domestic abuse and child abuse.

 

[(G.O.A.T.) Tubemonkey]

Weak, pathetic, and cowardly. Now fuck off!

 

[Flatus Tube]

I can’t believe this reply. I’m in recovery for PTSD due to longstanding domestic abuse and child abuse. I’ve been told so many times that’s suicide is the cowards way out so now I’ve kept my mouth shut. I also have money put by for my funeral etc about 9k. With my PTSD some days it’s okay and some days im really afraid of myself. I do not want to be categorised as a coward after everything I’ve been through. I believe me sticking around for as long as I have is the bravest thing I have done. 19 years of torture and I am far from a coward regardless of what people think I would just like some opinions.


I believe suicide is a very brave thing to do but also unbearable to imagine the pain that person was feeling to end their own life. It’s a difficult subject. So many different circumstances but thank you for your opinion.

It’s still possible to recover from your past. Much in the same way an addict recovers from an addiction. The past can’t be changed, it has happened. We can learn from it, but also need to let it go. Nothing anyone that has been abused has experienced was their fault, even though our minds tend to feel like it was.

Accept the past has happened, tell it to fuck off, then try to let it go.

Don’t project into the future, unless it’s for a short time for practical purposes such as sorting finances etc.

Be your own parent, and re-parent your emotions. You won’t have been given the opportunity to develop emotionally while experiencing abuse.

Live in the present moment. Experiencing the ‘now’ creates consciousness. Being a slave to your minds thoughts about the past or future leads to being ‘unconscious’. You can’t stop your mind talking, but you can listen without acting upon the thoughts.

Let your shit out, like you have done here, where appropriate. Holding in negative thoughts or emotions leads to depression and poor overall mental health. Letting shit out releases it and allows the mind to enter a calmer state. Anonymous meetings are a good option for this too.

Good luck with everything. You deserve to be here, and hold your place in the universe.

 

[SPHINCTERPUNCH]

Do you consider suicide to be cowardly? Ive seen such a debate on whether suicide is actually just a selfish act and cowardly or not.

It's definitely a Selfish Act...But Cowardly...I think not!!! The Balls it would take to Kill Yourself!!! GODDAM!!! My take of course...Not all will agree;And that's what hvn an opinion is all about!!!
🤘🤟🤙...SP

Weak, pathetic, and cowardly. Now fuck off!

Ha ha ha ha ha!!! 🤣🤣🤣...SP

 

[Mr An onymous]

Depends. If its because you feel sorry for yourself. Then yes. If you have dependencies, then yes. If you're going to die a horrible death which would put a huge toll on your loved ones and cause them to devote their tike to look after you, then no. There's many circumstances for suicide, some are selfish acts, some are heroic acts, some are just acts of mercy. Don't just have a generalised one sided opinion on it. It's complicated

 

[SPHINCTERPUNCH]

It’s still possible to recover from your past. Much in the same way an addict recovers from an addiction. The past can’t be changed, it has happened. We can learn from it, but also need to let it go. Nothing anyone that has been abused has experienced was their fault, even though our minds tend to feel like it was.

Accept the past has happened, tell it to fuck off, then try to let it go.

Don’t project into the future, unless it’s for a short time for practical purposes such as sorting finances etc.

Be your own parent, and re-parent your emotions. You won’t have been given the opportunity to develop emotionally while experiencing abuse.

Live in the present moment. Experiencing the ‘now’ creates consciousness. Being a slave to your minds thoughts about the past or future leads to being ‘unconscious’. You can’t stop your mind talking, but you can listen without acting upon the thoughts.

Let your shit out, like you have done here, where appropriate. Holding in negative thoughts or emotions leads to depression and poor overall mental health. Letting shit out releases it and allows the mind to enter a calmer state. Anonymous meetings are a good option for this too.

Good luck with everything. You deserve to be here, and hold your place in the universe.

My Man; Very articulate and with Compassion; U can't change the past my friend; But U Own Your Future!!! U've survived this far;Don't let it B for nothing! The best of luck to U my friend!!!
🤘🤟🤙...SP

 

[(G.O.A.T.) Tubemonkey]

Those that actually go ahead with it are usually going through immeasurable pain, and to them, there is no other alternative. The level of ‘pain’ puts blinkers over any consideration for their loved ones future emotions. However, many actually try to make things as good as possible, for example by sorting out financial matters before they die. I’ve cared for many patients that lost a loved one to suicide and it really messes them up, but then again, the state of their loved one before death was also causing problems due to the lack of emotional presence.

The people that use threats of suicide to gain something cause more problems for everyone involved in their lives. Loved ones are broken as they believe it may happen at some point. Professionals bang their heads against the wall before calling them into their consulting room (I have done this several times 😂). But I also understand these people, who almost always have a childhood filled with horrific abuse. This trauma affects brain and emotional development leading to the adult problems.

There is no clear right or wrong with suicide. It’s a very upsetting event in anyone’s life, but there is always a reason, which to the person is a valid one and the ‘only option’ in their mind.

Yes, SP is correct. This is a compassion filled response but this person, based on this thread and the one from yesterday is either a fed or an attention seeking troll. so, beware.

https://goregrish.com/threads/has-anyone-here-ever-actually-murdered-anyone.97023/unread

 

[SPHINCTERPUNCH]

Depends. If its because you feel sorry for yourself. Then yes. If you have dependencies, then yes. If you're going to die a horrible death which would put a huge toll on your loved ones and cause them to devote their tike to look after you, then no. There's many circumstances for suicide, some are selfish acts, some are heroic acts, some are just acts of mercy. Don't just have a generalised one sided opinion on it. It's complicated

100% There isn't a Straight Single Answer; Year's of abuse and /or suffering cannot B categorized into a simple question; Too many levels of sophistication involved!!! 🤘🤟🤙...SP

Yes, SP is correct. This is a compassion filled response but this person, based on this thread and the one from yesterday is either a fed or an attention seeking troll. so, beware.

https://goregrish.com/threads/has-anyone-here-ever-actually-murdered-anyone.97023/unread

Interesting take My friend 🤔; U've tickled my Spidy Senses Now!!! 🤣🤣🤣...SP

 

[Choppy]

Weak, pathetic, and cowardly. Now fuck off!

No you