Posted by Ted on January 5, 2001, at 11:30:37
In reply to Re: suicide site--Can you say more?, posted by shar on January 5, 2001, at 10:17:28
Shar,
Here is the problem: most suicides are unsuccessful the first time. Giving ideas to make it successful has no place on a support group where far too many of us would not be here if we had read that information days, weeks, months, or years, ago. I won't say I am offended, but I feel there this is no place for such information. When I was hospitalized, anytime any mention of methods (not threats, just discussion of methods) was made, those doing the speaking were immediately sent to their rooms and lectured. It *is* a serious issue.
Ted
> Judy,
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> Would you be willing to say a bit more about your reaction to the suicide site posting? Are you concerned about your own safety, ie, that having a place to learn about will enable you to do it?
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> Or is it more an issue about others here, who have talked about suicidal feelings?
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> This topic has come up before, and I've never been truly clear about why people might not want that information posted. Everyone knows about ways to commit suicide already. If someone is determined, the site won't make a difference.
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> If this is too upsetting, please forgive me for asking for more info. You certainly don't have any obligation to me to delve into a painful topic.
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> Take care,
> Shar
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