What are the positives to Dr. Assited Suicide?
480907
I wasn't aware there were any.
770549
No. you should always encourage yourself =o) \n\nTalking to yourself is a sign of genius.\n\nYou Go Girl!
115843
Dude, I spent many nights pondering the outcome of suicide! I grew up very poor, and often thought it couldn't be any worse. Fat kid, Stupid kid, whatever all the other kids said was mean and thoughtless. Later I found that none of those stupid things meant squat. In my life I have touched other lives, even saved a few. That made all that suffering worth the pain. \n\nIt gets better. I finally found out I had some depression issues. Got some great little happy pills fron the Doc that make life easier. But it comes down to this, Pain and depression and suffering are all part of growing up and they turn into strength and experience. That strength grows each time you suffer. \n\nYou can use that later in life to help other people.\n\nMaybe you should talk to someone about treatment for depression. It's diferent for everyone. Suicide is not the answer.
878043
therapy would probably be good for you
421426
Go for it if it makes you happy!
778599
I am completely for assisted suicide for the terminally ill.  If someone is so sick that thier quality of life is so bad that death is a release, so be it!  If suicide is used as a political statement ( such as hunger strikes and monks setting themselves on fire) I find that equally acceptable even rightious.  But if someone is going to kill themselves because they can't pay thier bills, or they are unhappy in thier marriage, I think that is cowardly... these are things that can be changed, declare bankruptcy, get a divorce... dont kill yourself!  If you are depressed, see a specialist, there are plenty of mood moderating meds available!
250938
none!!!There is no **best** way. Suicide is a long-term solution to a short-term problem!!! All problems/solutions can be resolved but suicide cannot be reversed. Therapy,medication,etc. are all available.  Remember, God said, "Lean not on YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING". Tough times pass and beautiful days appear. If this was your personal question, I have you in my prayers at this very moment.  Please call a hotline or a close friend.  All things pass...and they get better, and sometimes bad...but,remember, when you're down, there-s only one way you can go....AND THAT'S UP!!!! God Bless YOU!!!!
770552
I've always thought of psychological pain as being similar to physical pain--you put your hand in a fire, you feel pain, and that's nature's way of saying get your hand the hell out of there. Depression can be similar--a sign that there's something wrong with your life, but, unfortunately, unlike physical pain, it's usually not so clear about where the problem lies. I'd suggest getting some professional counselling or talking with a friend who you really can trust. The advantage of the professional is that he or she has no agenda--you don't have to worry about disappointing them or looking "weak" or saying something that might hurt them. Because a professional has no prior relationship with you, he or she probably will see your situation more clearly. There are common-sense things you can look at also. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating right? Are you actually taking time in life to do fun things? Are you spending time with friends? A common reaction to depression is to withdraw from life, which makes it worse, because you're withdrawing from anything positive that could make you feel better. If you don't feel like being with friends and doing things that you once enjoyed, that's a signal that maybe you should be forcing yourself to try and do those things anyway. There's an old cliche that describes this: "fake it 'til you make it." Another thing you could try is seeing a medical doctor and trying antidepressants. But don't ignore talking with a professional or trusted friend as part of your treatment program. Research suggests that counsellnig and medication works better than either one alone. A good book to read about depression is "Feeling Good," by Dr. David Burns. There is also a "Feeling Good Workbook," also by Dr. Burns. They're both excellent. In the meantime, avoid making any drastic changes in your life, like quitting your job. I hope you get on the path to getting better soon, but remember, it'll take a little bit of work on your part.
124718
It works for some and not for others.  Prozac in general is very popular, but there are also a lot of people it has a negative effect on, even suicide.  The doctor has to experiment with these drugs to find one that works, unfortunately.
770401
The negatives you're hearing about usually come from an anti-medication contingent trying to instill fear that anti-depressants and ADD medications cause kids to commit suicide....those events only happen when you're not following the doctor's recommendations...like say, skipping the pill every so often.\nI'm on Concerta for ADD and I wish i had it when i was younger...Lord knows how much better i would have done in school.\nUsually, the people trying to make these meds look bad have some kind of "alternative therapy" they're trying to sell....mainly because they went to school for psychology and didn't do well enough to get an M.D. certification....hence, why they can't prescribe these pills themselves to anyone!
644283
There is something to this, semen consumption fights depression:\n\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2067223.stm\nhttp://dir.salon.com/story/sex/feature/2002/06/19/semen/index.html\nhttp://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn2457\nhttp://www.albany.edu/news/releases/2002/june2002/gallupstudy0602.html\nhttp://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-20021002-000009.html\nhttp://www.hbcprotocols.com/newsletter/newsletter22.html\nhttp://sexuality.about.com/od/sexualscience/a/weirdscience1.htm\n\nMy husband introduced me to Semen Therapy and it helped us get pregnant and I feel great, I think it's sexy to do.\n\nThere's all kinds of good health things about it:\nhttp://www.sementherapy.com\n(when the donor has no STDs and the receiver is not allergic, done three times a week or more.)
500704
yes i think so. i mean, talk with your dr's and stuff. but depression is a bump in the road, not a dead end.
960247
I'm surprised the docs at the ER released him after one day. Suicide attempt sounds like a good candidate for an inpatient stay (but there are often a lack of beds in some hospitals).\n\nIf he is an imminent danger at any time you or his parents or anyone can call 911 and have him taken against his will.\n\nIn the meantime, my experience is to use a bit of tough love to get people to actively seek and participate in help. They are cognitively buried in that day's pity.  \n\nI go through a list of questions. "Do you remember a day when you were happy?  Or not depressed?"  "Did you want to kill yourself then?"  "What changed between then and now?" "Do you realize that hurting yourself might be a permanent solution to this problem? If you make an impulsive decision in this state of mind, do you realize you don't get to go back the next day and take it all back?"\n\nThen I bring up the selfishness of the suicidal mentality (not in a harsh way but tough love, and pointing out that the person is loved and people are there to support him/her).  Does he care that little about you and his family that he wont accept help during this period or that he will run away from you all permanently?\n\nBasically the final steps of the conversation should be a mutual agreement that he needs help doing what's best for him and everyone who cares for him is right there beside him and that you will both go right away to start packing for an inpatient stay or looking up doctors for outpatient therapy. If I were you, I would consider the inpatient because one day isn't long to get over whatever he was battling that day. My guess is a serious convo about the situation will open him up and you'll see his real emotional state.
532746
I have been dealing with it for about 2 half years and just recently told somebody that I trusted about it.  I cried after I told him because it felt so good to not have to hide it anymore.  I got to the point where I was thinking about suicide.   Talk therapy helped me the most.  And try thinking positivly toward life.  Laughing helped me as well. Watch something funny, tell jokes or stupid stories.  \n\nI hope this will inspire you in someway.\nFrom a well wisher.
146529
You don't need a doctor for this.  There are no bad side effects.  Only good ones like an increase in endorphines, decrease in depression, etc.  Unless you do it on your roommates bed or while watching the neighbor with the curtains open, then you may get your butt kicked.
458108
I suppose it should be someone's choice, however it is the same thing as suicide, only with someone assisting one to their death.  This challenges me to pose the question of if assisting someone in their suicide would be considered a lesser degree of homicide on the accomplice's part?\nToo confusing to go any father.
52859
I don't have all the answers, but if it helps I totally and completely understand. I'm 23 and up until 3-4 months ago from the time I was thirteen doctors and therapists had me try all these different types of meds. Sure, after the initial 6-7  weeks of side effects there was some effect? Mostly mental exhaustion, numbness, melancholy, lack of focus and fatigue for me. Maybe I wasn't sad, but I wasn't happy just numb. But there is life worth living. I'm not cured but I can't stress enough how beneficial it was for me to find out about how most depressed people are lacking b complex vitamins,fish oils , omega 3,6,9 and vitamin D3 and coral calcium. Sounds like a lot but it feels good taking them and my mind is clearer (when I do). I could go on but there's also a naturopathic and almost fda approved supplement called SAMe, there's been amazing results from this. I hope I'm being helpful.  I just stopped taking my antideppressants once I had the perfect balance of vitamins and minerals my body was so obviously lacking. This was three months ago. \nTalk to a naturopath or homeopath and they can help sort out what your body is defficient of. Truly a breath of fresh air when you do this, plus it feels good. It's not like taking some quick fix pill that supports pharmaceutical companies and gives doctors nice kickbacks for reccomending them. Because of depression and pills I had so much trouble concentrating throughout school (not to mention I was dealing with bulemia also), but what I didn't understant was that my "developed" ADD is a common side effect from taking these pills. Nice. I have so much more info I can share email me any time. I still have depression it's just a lot more manageable. Oh yeah, a blessing in disguise without a doubt is acupunture. Find the right accupuncturist and you'll see what I mean. I didn't believe in it at first, but get a referral from someone you trust and give it a shot. PS the pins not needles feel like nothing no ouch factor. You're not alone I know and live your pain.