Suicide

Timber Loftis · 05-22-2003, 11:53 AM

I just found out today that a friend of mine killed himself this weekend. 45 years old, attorney, his daughter is a sophomore in college in town and lives in my building. Apparently, he had boughts with depression before some years ago. He recently split up with his 27-yr-old Quebequa girlfriend -- though it seems to me this would not have been determinative to him. He had a band and they cut a demo CD, I have a copy at home -- pretty good. He was cynical and hated the legal profession, but still seemed to have joia de vivre (spelling?).

Anyway, sad news all around.

Vaskez · 05-22-2003, 12:05 PM

Damn, nothing in your description leads to any reason for suicide.

It's funny you know, some people have perfectly good lives and still think about suicide. Personally I've never thought about suicide, but I often think I wouldn't care if something killed me, as long as it wasn't painful.

Horatio · 05-22-2003, 12:10 PM

Terrible news, Timber

Quote:

Originally posted by Vaskez:
Personally I've never thought about suicide, but I often think I wouldn't care if something killed me, as long as it wasn't painful.

Pretty much my view. If it was painless, I could probably handle it. Only regret would be not saying a 'see ya on the other side' to my friends and family.

Donut · 05-22-2003, 12:10 PM

Sad news indeed. A friend of mine did the same thing last year for no apparent reason. She was 32 with two little girls under 6.

05-22-2003, 12:16 PM

Sorry for your loss TL.

It would appear, that you just never know what is going on in someone elses head.

mysticelt · 05-22-2003, 12:27 PM

Sorry Timber,

The worst part of depression is the way it isolates the rest of the world. Now his poor family and friends are going to be so traumatized forever. There are no good answers...hopefully his daughter will be okay.

Raistlin Majere · 05-22-2003, 12:32 PM

sorry from me too...it is indeed strange how the human mind works. i also have a view as to not caring really about death if its painless. sometimes ive even pondered what the point in living really is, though ive never considered suicide.

FelixJaeger · 05-22-2003, 12:51 PM

Whats everyones problem with pain? I dont care if I die slow and painful or quick and painless.
It really sucks about your friend man, but I guess if we were meant to understand these things then there wouldnt be such a thing as suicide.
And I cant remember who said it but theres is no wrong or right reason to commit suicide, it is done because one cannot take it anymore, anything can push someone to this point.
Anyway, my thoughts are with his family,
J.W.K

Ramon de Ramon y Ramon · 05-22-2003, 01:01 PM

I am awfully sorry to hear that, TL. I have some experience with that topic and know how much that can shock and rattle you.

Cerek the Barbaric · 05-22-2003, 01:02 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Timber. Please accept my deepest condolescences and extend them to his daughter and family as well. [img]graemlins/verysad.gif[/img]

Donut - I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss as well. If you mentioned it before, then I must have missed it. [img]graemlins/verysad.gif[/img]

I pray that both thier souls may find the peace that was missing from their lives.

05-22-2003, 11:53 AM	#1
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I just found out today that a friend of mine killed himself this weekend. 45 years old, attorney, his daughter is a sophomore in college in town and lives in my building. Apparently, he had boughts with depression before some years ago. He recently split up with his 27-yr-old Quebequa girlfriend -- though it seems to me this would not have been determinative to him. He had a band and they cut a demo CD, I have a copy at home -- pretty good. He was cynical and hated the legal profession, but still seemed to have joia de vivre (spelling?). Anyway, sad news all around. __________________

05-22-2003, 12:05 PM	#2
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Damn, nothing in your description leads to any reason for suicide. It's funny you know, some people have perfectly good lives and still think about suicide. Personally I've never thought about suicide, but I often think I wouldn't care if something killed me, as long as it wasn't painful. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

05-22-2003, 12:10 PM	#4
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 41 Posts: 5,571	Sad news indeed. A friend of mine did the same thing last year for no apparent reason. She was 32 with two little girls under 6. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

05-22-2003, 12:27 PM	#6
mysticelt Drow Warrior Join Date: February 25, 2003 Location: maryland Age: 66 Posts: 276	Sorry Timber, The worst part of depression is the way it isolates the rest of the world. Now his poor family and friends are going to be so traumatized forever. There are no good answers...hopefully his daughter will be okay. __________________ SLAINTE!

05-22-2003, 12:32 PM	#7
Raistlin Majere Ra Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 37 Posts: 2,323	sorry from me too...it is indeed strange how the human mind works. i also have a view as to not caring really about death if its painless. sometimes ive even pondered what the point in living really is, though ive never considered suicide. __________________ If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One. "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds."

05-22-2003, 12:16 PM	#5
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry for your loss TL. It would appear, that you just never know what is going on in someone elses head.

05-22-2003, 12:51 PM	#8
FelixJaeger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: May 26, 2002 Location: The Cloudy Town Of Hellview Age: 37 Posts: 1,202	Whats everyones problem with pain? I dont care if I die slow and painful or quick and painless. It really sucks about your friend man, but I guess if we were meant to understand these things then there wouldnt be such a thing as suicide. And I cant remember who said it but theres is no wrong or right reason to commit suicide, it is done because one cannot take it anymore, anything can push someone to this point. Anyway, my thoughts are with his family, J.W.K

05-22-2003, 01:01 PM	#9
Ramon de Ramon y Ramon Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Age: 53 Posts: 1,517	I am awfully sorry to hear that, TL. I have some experience with that topic and know how much that can shock and rattle you. __________________ So long !<br /><br />R³ aka \"The Ramonster\"(thanks Sir Tainly) - proud to be the official spokesman for the most noble Lady Bilqis, Desert Rose of Ironworks - equally proud to be Moiraine\'s \"permanent advocate\" ! - relaunched edition -

05-22-2003, 01:02 PM	#10
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Timber. Please accept my deepest condolescences and extend them to his daughter and family as well. [img]graemlins/verysad.gif[/img] Donut - I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss as well. If you mentioned it before, then I must have missed it. [img]graemlins/verysad.gif[/img] I pray that both thier souls may find the peace that was missing from their lives. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

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