The 'if you are feeling suicidal, post here' thread

[The One Who]

Basically I agree that it is the concept of the thread that is concerning, rather than individual posts. Although surely that the thread has been brought up at least twice now in quite quick succession is cause for concern?

[Freedom Fighter]

I agree with andy

[Keyboard Warrior]

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Originally Posted by Tyrannicide

I'd note that there's a scary thought possibility of if we're not careful disregarding passive suicidals here and therefore encouraging some to become active to receive support/attention. that could end up very messy.

qft.

[Tig]

Though I know this doesn't solve the issue, I'm wondering if people have the time and are willing, if they were to pop in to the thread and notice a comment from somebody - perhaps gently suggest to them that it may be more helpful for them to post a thread of their own for more support? I appreciate this doesn't solve the whole issue and may only help a handful of people but it's a start.

[DollyPOP]

I posted in this thread once and realised it was al ot of the same people saying the same things.

IDK, I'm new to the forum, but I didn't find it particularly helpful or supportive when I really needed support, and oh look, Hi Dr, I'm in A&E today because XYZ (im' usually not the one to talk but...) my point is still there.

Not that the thread is to blame for me trying to "do" something about my feelings of suicide, but it wasn't very supportive when I really really did need support - I think individual threads and journals are best, that way too the support will come from the people you talk to the most on forums... and hence may know a little about your situation etc etc

surely is feeling actively suicidal everyday was the norm for someone they ought to be in hospital.... I mean it only takes 2-3 attempts/ 1 major attempt (or someone got there too late) or slip-ups wham bam you're locked up in the loony bin? no...? Maybe I'm wrong.

I tend to find in these situations anyway that the health service is the best resource, i.e. home treatment team, dr's, psychs, A&E

I think there is a HUGE difference too between feeling generally suicidal and hopeless and feelings like you ACTUALLY are going to kill yourself and DO something. A HUGE difference, hence my fanatical use of caps in this post.

[Scaredy-cat]

^ yep, definitely. Ive thought about suicide a lot lately but i wouldnt do it and nor would i want to post in that thread. I dont think it wpuld help in the slightest

[FabulousMike]

Thinking about it, it must be helping someone if the same people keep going back to it...

I have no idea what my point here is, i just felt like saying that.

[Wonderland.]

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Originally Posted by Bigmike

Thinking about it, it must be helping someone if the same people keep going back to it...

I have no idea what my point here is, i just felt like saying that.

Perhaps it helps in a way to make them feeling less alone with how they are feeling, and also maybe they just want someone to know how they are feeling but maybe in the mindset they are in they also don't feel worthy of making a thread. I don't really know though.