Posted by ace on December 28, 2007, at 7:44:56
In reply to A Suicide in an Online Peer Support Group, posted by Dr. Bob on December 16, 2003, at 17:58:57
> Hi, everyone,
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> I'm thinking about writing up something about sar's suicide. Here are the "slides" for a talk I just gave:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/talks/mednet03
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> Any questions, comments, or suggestions? Feel free to post them here (in which case I might use them) or to email me. Thanks,> Bob
I apologise pre-emptively if the below has been asked or commented on ....I just read your post above and viewed the link.
This whole issue of a suicide within the group...
Firstly I would obviously investigate the veracity of the announcement. Then consult family. If verified...
I am concerned that magnifying an individual's suicide will possibly cause suicidal ideation in other persons on the site. Also the very real possibility it could infuse others with a sense of resignation, depression, etc Possible ignite feelings of fear, anxiety...I know some people, when they here of a suicide by someone they corresponded with, induldge themselves in morbid thoughts- even to the extent of watching violent movies/images....I feel a lot of people here feel out of control of their illnesses....that's why I feel it so imperative to take control of the things we CAN control...like what we view on TV, the net, etc...
However, this is a two-edged sword. And please do not construe my above paragraph in anyway as to lessen the significance of a the individual- I certainly do not feel this way.
This individual may have wanted her death to remain within the bounds of family only. I think, we must weigh up what is best for all in such a situation- victim, family, friend communtiy etc...That is the heart of the matter. And I certainly don't have any solution. I mainly just wanted to convey my thoughts on the matter (as exemplified in my first paragraph)Ace
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