Suicide is not the answer

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I just think that is just about the most ignorant, unfounded statement I have ever heard. How on earth did you come to this conclusion? No, meds are not the answer to everything. But when used appropriately, they can be tremendously valuable, and are sometimes the difference between life and death.

Well,

time, &, time again I have encountered individuals who are/were on the wrong meds,

individuals who had been on a series of different meds to try to "find" the right one,

individuals who ended their lifes while on meds,

individuals at work on long term sickness, who are on meds, who are actually getting worse,

individuals who as children were prescribed the wrong meds, their lives ending in teen suicide,

just seen too many people suffer the adverse effects of these meds,

like I said when I posted originally;

"sorry if I offend anyone........",

g....

[Musicman408]

Jannie, I am so so sorry to hear about this. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you all.


You are very right- suicide is never the answer. Life brings challenges and tribulations, but that is the point of life, getting through the stuff that gets thrown at you. I've never even once thought of it for a second.

[The Catdancer]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Stay strong!!!!

[AliceLover]

Jannie...I am so sorry. That is so terrible! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[trackaghost]

I'm really sorry Jannie. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[jannieC]

My family is okay; we were not as close with McKanna as her maternal family was, but I am still feeling the loss of her. Here is a picture of us a few months ago (I was on very little sleep- our baby was about a month old then-lol).



It's hard to believe that she is gone. The main reason I have shared all of this here is to let others know that it's totally okay to get help when you know you are not doing well. McKanna's death, in my opinion, was impulsive. However, she must have been feeling pain for a long time and needed help.

And on a happier note:

[iamnotafraid]

JannieC, I'm sorry for your family's loss.

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by jannieC

My family is okay; we were not as close with McKanna as her maternal family was, but I am still feeling the loss of her. Here is a picture of us a few months ago (I was on very little sleep- our baby was about a month old then-lol).



It's hard to believe that she is gone. The main reason I have shared all of this here is to let others know that it's totally okay to get help when you know you are not doing well. McKanna's death, in my opinion, was impulsive. However, she must have been feeling pain for a long time and needed help.

And on a happier note:

what a great happier note, jannie she is beautiful~

[Skyveris]

I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss and extend my most heartfelt, soulful condolences to you and your family. As shamefully trite as this is going to sound, time will disedge this unspeakable, emotionally incisive pain that you suffer. It will become easier over time; the pain will lessen and the fondest memories of your niece will give you consolation. In time. Stay strong. You're in my prayers. Take care.

....

-Matt

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by Skyveris

I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss and extend my most heartfelt, soulful condolences to you and your family. As shamefully trite as this is going to sound, time will disedge this unspeakable, emotionally incisive pain that you suffer. It will become easier over time; the pain will lessen and the fondest memories of your niece will give you consolation. In time. Stay strong. You're in my prayers. Take care.

....

-Matt

Thank you for the heartfelt message, Matt.

[rubytuesday]

Originally Posted by jannieC

I am posting this because I know there are a lot of teenagers on this board. My 15 year old niece hung herself last night. Teenage suicide is alarmingly prevalent. Please understand that there are alternatives. My family is totally shocked and devastated.

OMG I just saw this today. Thats horrific. not that being older would be better but its so young too. A 14 year old did that at my school. She jumped off the top of one of the buildings in the middle of the night. I sometimes think that she would be nearly 30 now. Her parents didn't thinkthey abandoned her cause they sent her across the world to one of the best schools (she was from Japan) but to be shipped off to the other side of the world when you dont speak the language well and when you're so young and by yourself and can't fit into the school or even the country its kind of like the same thing. They blamed the school saying she was so smart but I think they were just really stupid. She wasn't related to me or a friend of mine so its not the same like that but even not really knowing them it was horrible, I remember the next day and everyone from that house having to bunk up in other houses cause it was an aweful scene and some girls saying they heard something in the night. It must be so much more awful when its someone closer to you. I'll pray that those who were her friends are coping.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by jannieC

I am posting this because I know there are a lot of teenagers on this board. My 15 year old niece hung herself last night. Teenage suicide is alarmingly prevalent. Please understand that there are alternatives. My family is totally shocked and devastated.

Oh my goodness. I have only just read this. I'm so terribly sorry

[Angel69]

So very sad. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[vivfox]

Jannie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart truly goes out to you and your family. Eleven years ago the only man I ever loved ended his life the same way. I know how devistated you must feel.

[michelle2677]

i'm so sorry for your loss, jannie. suicide is definitely not the answer, even though i won't lie and say i've never considered it. i can't imagine what your family is going through. my prayers are with you.