How Old Will You Live To Be? (Quiz) - Page 3

skcin · #31 06-05-2007, 03:33 PM

^ We have some board members here who have personal experience with suicide. Just so you're aware.

I'm living to the ripe old age of 82, btw.

amber · #32 06-05-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I know you have me on ignore, but you really can't expect to make a comment like that and not have someone comment on it. that's a very serious thing to say. I hope that you do not really believe that or want to do that. I'm sorry you feel that you have to say something like that.

Welll...I'd prefer to die around 45-50. I can't say that? Is it the wording? I certainly wouldn't blow my brains out, or say I would, cause that is way gross.
But some people don't want to live very long. Not for a bad reason, at least not myself. Because some people have had experience with suicide, does that mean I can't express myself? I mean, I usually don't anyway, because people get all worried, like I'm unhappy and depressed and stuff, but that isn't why at all.
Not a big deal, just FFT.

Oh, and my thing said 65. Undoubtedly I'll kick the day after I retire. *rolls eyes*.

Rickypt · #33 06-05-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Welll...I'd prefer to die around 45-50. I can't say that? Is it the wording? I certainly wouldn't blow my brains out, or say I would, cause that is way gross.
But some people don't want to live very long. Not for a bad reason, at least not myself. Because some people have had experience with suicide, does that mean I can't express myself? I mean, I usually don't anyway, because people get all worried, like I'm unhappy and depressed and stuff, but that isn't why at all.
Not a big deal, just FFT.

Oh, and my thing said 65. Undoubtedly I'll kick the day after I retire. *rolls eyes*.

What is your reason for wanting to die around 45-50?

amber · #34 06-05-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickypt

What is your reason for wanting to die around 45-50?

Meh. "I'm bored"

We'll see how the ol' bod holds up, but I don't want to be ugly (er) or extensively physically diminished. Of course I'm sure I'll change my mind if I have a child.
I'm not sure what I'll still need to do at that point, either. Besides work. And who wants to stay alive just to work more?

I just don't think I'll have much of the things that make me happy now, at that age.
Other thing that would make me change my mind: Winning Lotto, getting a huge bunch of money somehow.
Also: My friend Rain plans to retire in 14 years, sell the house, live off her investments and retirement and SS and all of whatnot. So she can travel. She doesn't want to really live anywhere, just travel. That might be fun to do.

priestofnothing · #35 06-05-2007, 06:19 PM

Mine said 73, which I think is just about right. I hope so anyway. I watched both of my parents deteriorate and it is not pretty. I always want to be pretty (or at least not incontinent). LOL!

Rickypt · #36 06-05-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Meh. "I'm bored"

We'll see how the ol' bod holds up, but I don't want to be ugly (er) or extensively physically diminished. Of course I'm sure I'll change my mind if I have a child.
I'm not sure what I'll still need to do at that point, either. Besides work. And who wants to stay alive just to work more?

I just don't think I'll have much of the things that make me happy now, at that age.
Other thing that would make me change my mind: Winning Lotto, getting a huge bunch of money somehow.

Hmm. I find this really interesting. Kind of refreshingly honest mixed with really bizarre.

My guess is as you approach 45-50, you will change the age you'd like to die to 60-65. I don't think it is human nature to want to die. Even suicidal people don't want to die; they want to end their pain. Big difference.

I have the same fears of growing old as everyone else, but I figure cross that bridge when I get to it.

sasja · #37 06-05-2007, 06:48 PM

growing old is such a gradual process it's not so shocking at all I am experiencing.

One reason I'd like to live beyond 65 is to see my sons into adulthood. I would hate for them to have to deal with the loss of a parent before then

On a happier note!! Hahahaaahaaa Ryan, I love your cats sentiment, and agree totally!

I did not do the quiz. I am an old rebel

JazmenFlowers · #38 06-05-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Welll...I'd prefer to die around 45-50. I can't say that? Is it the wording? I certainly wouldn't blow my brains out, or say I would, cause that is way gross.
But some people don't want to live very long. Not for a bad reason, at least not myself. Because some people have had experience with suicide, does that mean I can't express myself? I mean, I usually don't anyway, because people get all worried, like I'm unhappy and depressed and stuff, but that isn't why at all.
Not a big deal, just FFT.

Oh, and my thing said 65. Undoubtedly I'll kick the day after I retire. *rolls eyes*.

well, I mean, I don't want to get old. no one does and I certainly don't want to have horrible wrinkles and not be able to do anything for myself or be "that old guy" - I was just taken aback by her wording that she was going to blow her brains out. I just thought it was necessary to express concern over someone seemingly serious about that. and I probably wouldn't have said anything if she hadn't "corrected" Vanessa that she was serious. you can say whatever you want or express yourself however you want, but I have the right to then express concern. I was being as sincere and caring as possible, or at least I'm trying to change...wait...I mean...or at least I tried to be.

estranged4life · #39 06-05-2007, 07:17 PM

^^^
I dont mind getting old, I still look good for a 37 year old (Had some ladies at the Stevie/Eye-sack show ask if I was in my late 20's/early 30's). I have a young at heart mind...Which helps to center me sometimes...

BUT, I deal with the thoughts of suicide all the time, sad to say (Mainly because the death of my Mom dealt me a major blow)...I will never do it since it would hurt those close to me, especially my 'friend' nickay (bka Christy). I made a promise to her to stick around and I intend to be here for awhile...Have a bigger 'prize' ahead in my life motivating me to be alive.

amber · #40 06-05-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

well, I mean, I don't want to get old. no one does and I certainly don't want to have horrible wrinkles and not be able to do anything for myself or be "that old guy" - I was just taken aback by her wording that she was going to blow her brains out. I just thought it was necessary to express concern over someone seemingly serious about that. and I probably wouldn't have said anything if she hadn't "corrected" Vanessa that she was serious. you can say whatever you want or express yourself however you want, but I have the right to then express concern. I was being as sincere and caring as possible, or at least I'm trying to change...wait...I mean...or at least I tried to be.

I know you have the right. I kind of wasn't really talking to you. Just using your post. That was pretty gross saying "blow your brains out". It's nice that you were concerned. Etc. Blah. Eww, brains are gross.

danax6 · #41 06-05-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

well, I mean, I don't want to get old. no one does and I certainly don't want to have horrible wrinkles and not be able to do anything for myself or be "that old guy" - I was just taken aback by her wording that she was going to blow her brains out. I just thought it was necessary to express concern over someone seemingly serious about that. and I probably wouldn't have said anything if she hadn't "corrected" Vanessa that she was serious. you can say whatever you want or express yourself however you want, but I have the right to then express concern. I was being as sincere and caring as possible, or at least I'm trying to change...wait...I mean...or at least I tried to be.

Yes, and really, with everybody else joking around it was only natural to assume it wasn't meant to be taken seriously. I guess everybody has their issues, but I find it strange that someone would post that kind of stuff on a message board frequented, really, by a bunch of strangers.

Having said that, I do want to go on record and say that I absolutely dread getting older. I think I will lock myself in a dark room for days when I reach the age of 30.

I wasn't kidding when I said that I think 55 is a perfect age to be cooked and done with, but I certainly would never end it voluntarily.

jannieC · #42 06-05-2007, 08:12 PM

82 for me.

I must say this thread turned pretty sad. I guess I've worked with too many patients after they've failed their suicide attempts to find it even remotely funny.

Musicman408 · #43 06-05-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

^^^
I dont mind getting old, I still look good for a 37 year old (Had some ladies at the Stevie/Eye-sack show ask if I was in my late 20's/early 30's). I have a young at heart mind...Which helps to center me sometimes...

BUT, I deal with the thoughts of suicide all the time, sad to say (Mainly because the death of my Mom dealt me a major blow)...I will never do it since it would hurt those close to me, especially my 'friend' nickay (bka Christy). I made a promise to her to stick around and I intend to be here for awhile...Have a bigger 'prize' ahead in my life motivating me to be alive.

Dude, I am really sorry to hear about all of that. I really am.

I couldn't even imagine the pain of losing a parent..... At all....