I had a cousin that committed suicide a while back and we were never really close. If you know the stages of grief you should expect to go through them in any order or for any amount of time. I went into denial for a year, and then straight to depression after I had a meltdown in class, and then right on to acceptance. Even though you may not have know this person well, it's normal to have these feelings and go through the stages.
My friend I knew since 18. She passed away in 2017. I was overseas at the time when I found out. My fiance and her were in the same medical school. She was one of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met. Even though we tried to help her (talked to her a lot and gave her support), she still ended up comitting suicide. I still get upset and ask why... but like someone said it takes time. You eventually learn to deal with it I guess. It was a tough time
@ArrowheadSW she graduated and just started working (was first Yr out of medical school when it happened). She and my fiance were in the same med school year. Wouldve done amazing things for the world and had a bright future. I was absolutely devastated when she passed away.
@ArrowheadSW I think it could've been pressure. The demands and expectations are quite high as a doctor. But I will never know for sure what went on in her head that day... and what made her decide
Three classmates tried to, one didn't make it. You never know how things like this'll hit you until it happens. Felt almost surreal to me when I first got the news back then.
I've tried to commit suicide. My supposedly "friend" would constantly threaten me that some days I was too scared to go to school. I eventually got help and now am better
It is possible but it has not been someone that has been a strong connection or at least a connection that has faded with time, like someone from highschool
I'm sorry for the family. No one really knew why he did it (hung himself), he was odd, some times he would not get things and other times things would click for him that he would be an over night expert. Maybe that had something to do with it, I don't know but its terrible, to young to throw away his life like that.
I’ve lost two friends over the years. Its hard to deal with but you make sure they are not forgotten and that you remember their death. Keep yourself grounded. If they are forgotten then they truly die.
there was this one guy in one of my college classes a couple years ago who committed suicide, I didn't really know him. the teacher took it hard though, for the rest of the semester we were in a different class room
You are actually 29? Seems weird that a huge chuck of 29 yr old people would have committed suicide at near the same ages. Must have been a really rough high school. :(
It's alright, I don't hold it against them or anything. Most people who commit suicide only do so after suffering for a long time. They try their best to get through it but just can't.
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I had a cousin that committed suicide a while back and we were never really close. If you know the stages of grief you should expect to go through them in any order or for any amount of time. I went into denial for a year, and then straight to depression after I had a meltdown in class, and then right on to acceptance. Even though you may not have know this person well, it's normal to have these feelings and go through the stages.
I'm sorry about your cousin.
My friend I knew since 18. She passed away in 2017. I was overseas at the time when I found out. My fiance and her were in the same medical school. She was one of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met. Even though we tried to help her (talked to her a lot and gave her support), she still ended up comitting suicide. I still get upset and ask why... but like someone said it takes time. You eventually learn to deal with it I guess. It was a tough time
I'm sorry.
Thank you. Even though she's gone I still feel she is watching over me & looking after me 😊
So she was in medical school at the time?
@ArrowheadSW she graduated and just started working (was first Yr out of medical school when it happened). She and my fiance were in the same med school year. Wouldve done amazing things for the world and had a bright future. I was absolutely devastated when she passed away.
When this happens I'm always curious as to why. When you and your fiancé talked to her about her troubles, what was it that was bothering her so much? Was it the pressures of being a doctor?
@ArrowheadSW I think it could've been pressure. The demands and expectations are quite high as a doctor. But I will never know for sure what went on in her head that day... and what made her decide
Three classmates tried to, one didn't make it. You never know how things like this'll hit you until it happens. Felt almost surreal to me when I first got the news back then.
I'm sorry.
You got to experience something rough yourself. All we can do is to live on and remember them. :)
I had a friend attempt suicide. I've also had many patients of mine who attempted as well but we saved them.
Patients, does that mean you work in the mental health field?
I work in the healthcare field as a nurse assistant. Nursing and healthcare just have way more mental health involved with it than people know.
I've tried to commit suicide. My supposedly "friend" would constantly threaten me that some days I was too scared to go to school. I eventually got help and now am better
I'm sorry you went through that.
Unfortunately a lot of transgenders take their own life. I knew some of them. It just shows that transgendering does not solve your problems.
I'm sorry.
It is possible but it has not been someone that has been a strong connection or at least a connection that has faded with time, like someone from highschool
Yes, a ten year old boy who lived a couple houses down from me. He was friends with my youngest brother.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for the family. No one really knew why he did it (hung himself), he was odd, some times he would not get things and other times things would click for him that he would be an over night expert. Maybe that had something to do with it, I don't know but its terrible, to young to throw away his life like that.
I don't judge people who do.
I know 3 people who committed suicide. 2 of them I didn’t really know but my mom worked with their mother. The 3rd one was the love of my life 😭💔
I'm sorry.
There was a girl I knew in high school who killed herself when we were juniors. She was very withdrawn and wasn't very social with anyone.
That's sad, I'm sorry.
Yeah, my best friend back in 2006. To this day, it's still trippy to think about. And I think of her every time the topic of suicide comes up.
I'm sorry.
Someone I was close with in elementary killed themselves freshman year. Though I was no longer close to them, it was still a trip
I'm sorry.
I’ve lost two friends over the years. Its hard to deal with but you make sure they are not forgotten and that you remember their death. Keep yourself grounded. If they are forgotten then they truly die.
I'm sorry.
Thank you, but there's nothing for you to be sorry for. Death was a happy thing for them
there was this one guy in one of my college classes a couple years ago who committed suicide, I didn't really know him. the teacher took it hard though, for the rest of the semester we were in a different class room
I'm sorry.
Yes... A Few Relatives and Some, hun, Friends I used to Know. xx
I'm sorry.
Yeah. My boyfriend and a friend from 10th grade. :(
I'm sorry.
Same to you.
Im also having to try and save another friend from it. Death feels like a plague sometimes.
I've known a bunch of people actually. A huge chunk of my high school class has already died
You are actually 29? Seems weird that a huge chuck of 29 yr old people would have committed suicide at near the same ages. Must have been a really rough high school. :(
Yeah I'm 29, but they haven't all committed suicide. There's been a lot of drug related deaths and car accident too.
Golly I'm so sorry. Reading through a lot of these posts makes me realise a lot of people have been affected by someone who has committed suicide
It's alright, I don't hold it against them or anything. Most people who commit suicide only do so after suffering for a long time. They try their best to get through it but just can't.
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that.
I have. It's tough to deal with, but you accept it.
I'm sorry.
I know people who have thought about it, but nobody actually did it.
A very good friend of mine did some years back
I have known a couple others but not ones close to me
I'm sorry.
I chose to see it as him getting the peace that he longed for
I understand his reasons