Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-35072152-20181029235537/@comment-25793989-20181030194143

Admimi256 wrote: hi Suicidal thoughts are a result of a lack of perspective, thinking you are at the bottom of existence when you are truly near the top. Oh jesus. I kinda agreed with some of your post but this one statement threw me off so bad.

Causes
Suicidal ideation can occur when a person feels they are no longer able to cope with an overwhelming situation. This could stem from financial problems, death of a loved one, a broken relationship, or a devastating or debilitating illness.

The most common situations or life events that might cause suicidal thoughts are grief, sexual abuse, financial problems, remorse, rejection, a relationship breakup, and unemployment.

The following risk factors may have an impact on the probability of someone experiencing suicidal ideation: Conditions that are linked to a higher risk of suicidal ideation include: Genetic factors may increase the risk of suicidal ideation. Individuals with suicidal thoughts tend to have a family history of suicide or suicidal thoughts.
 * a family history of mental health issues
 * a family history of substance abuse
 * a family history of violence
 * a family history of suicide
 * a feeling of hopelessness
 * a feeling of seclusion or loneliness
 * being gay with no family or home support
 * being in trouble with the law
 * being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
 * for children, having disciplinary, social or school problems
 * having a problem with substance abuse
 * having a psychiatric disorder or mental illness
 * having attempted suicide before
 * being prone to reckless or impulsive behavior
 * possessing a gun
 * sleep deprivation
 * knowing, identifying, or being associated with someone who has committed suicide
 * adjustment disorder
 * anorexia nervosa
 * bipolar disorder
 * body dysmorphic disorder
 * borderline personality disorder
 * dissociative identity disorder
 * gender dysphoria, or gender identity disorder
 * major depressive disorder
 * panic disorder
 * post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
 * schizophrenia
 * social anxiety disorder
 * generalized anxiety disorder
 * substance abuse
 * exposure to suicidal behavior in others

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Suicidal thoughts are a result of something. They don't just happen - you don't just suddenly feel like you want to die because you didn't get desert, or you lost a soccer game. It's a matter of perspective, sure - but the perspectives have an origin, whether it be anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder etc. which comes as a result from beatings, overstress, traumatic incidents, abuse, drugs and more. People don't just feel hopeless for no reason.

Tl;DR That statement was super insensitive and actually shocked me.