Many people who kill themselves are depressed on some level, whether diagnosed or not. Anyone who has suffered from clinical depression knows exactly how awful it is. It's not like "oh man I feel down today", it's like "god help me get out of bed today" and it can last for months this way. It makes you not want to do anything but sleep (which is very difficult). For me chemotherapy was easier than the easiest bout of depression. It is no picnic by any means, and so death is thought of as a way to get away from the pain. I don't consider anyone who killed themselves as being a coward, since depression is rough as hell. However, it is a sad option and I hate to see it happen. Medication can be a blessing if an imbalance is the underlying problem.
Anyone who has seriously considered suicide MUST go see their doctor and see if they qualify for help. Don't wait.
Anyone who has seriously considered suicide MUST go see their doctor and see if they qualify for help. Don't wait.