I'm not sure if this was deleted earlier..if it was ..please delete and I apologize.

My neighbor shot himself late Thursday evening or Friday before 3.

You just never know what someone going through..he as always in the garage when you passed by and would wave. He was in his 60s.

He threatened to kill his gf and then himself.. she got scared and left at 8 or so thursday night

She probably saved her own life by leaving when she did.

Suicide hits close to home with me.

My heart aches for him and those he left behind.

I hope he's found peace.

Sorry to hear that Cathryn. I've lost two nephews to suicide. I can't understand what kind of pain people are in that they have to take their own lives. If they only knew the amount of pain left behind from their deaths, maybe they might have reconsidered their action.

Very Sad

I wonder why the rate is so much higher in men?

Terrible had a cousin lean over a shotgun at 55 years old why who knows but it devastated the family and that’s all he is remembered for

Cathryn sorry for your pain. I have had several take their own lives. Always told my student's suicide is selfish due to the pain left behind by the rest of us. I hope he eased his pain and your pain is eased as well with time.
I always try to think of the good times and memories. Today some go on medications that cause suicide as well.

It’s difficult for everyone, usually the person who committed suicide has the belief the everyone would be better off if they weren’t around, and it’s very difficult to convince them otherwise, when people say those that committed suicide are selfish can be part of the problem because they refuse to see that there’s a mental illness.

Sorry to hear that Cathryn. I had a neighbor try it with his shotgun, when it went fubar he called me rather than 911. Last time I saw him, years ago, he looked, talked and chewed differently.

Been there, best friend since high school did it.

It's strange, women attempt suicide about 3 times as often as men, but mostly are not successful at it.

"CDC data demonstrates that men account for over 76% of suicide deaths in the United States each year. The CDC also found that there are 3.3 male suicide deaths for every female suicide death. In contrast, in research studies, women are two to three times more likely to discuss thoughts of suicide than men, and there are approximately three female suicide attempts per every one male suicide attempt."

https://cams-care.com/resources/educational-content/the-gender-paradox-of-suicide/

Keith

Sorry to hear about your pain. Praying for the Family and yourself for Peace and Tranquility. God Bless You All!

I am sorry for your loss. Sometimes people do it after a terminal diagnosis for something too. You just never know.

my grandfather committed suicide many years ago he had battled cancer for numerous years. never left a note. had two neighbor kids one in 86 and one in 99 no notes either. then there dad did it in 2012 .I don't know what goes thru there mind and hope I never find out. its hard on the people left behind is a understatement.

I’m still here because I had some individuals here on Tman who actually called me and helped me get through a very difficult moment. They know who they are and I will be forever grateful.It’s very hard to explain depression …it’s not like flipping a switch and you automatically feel better. I’m on medication now and I have a fantastic support group. I made a promise, that if I ever even get the smallest thought like that again,,, I will get help.
If someone you know is talking about it, don’t brush them off… they might actually do it.
I’m sorry Catherine that this happened… I know that no amount of words can help you feel better… just know that we will be praying for you in your time of grief for strength and comfort.

As a LEO, I have witnessed it a lot. I have had far too many friends & co-workers make a permanent fix to temporary problems. I am sorry for your loss.

There no problem in this world that so big you take your life.

What about = constant unending pain from terminal cancer ? My daughters grandfather. That she had just got to know. On my divorce wifes side had lots of pain. Commited suicide. People on MY side of family kept telling my daught crap like. Suicide is the cowards way out. Up set daughter. I WENT OFF on them. Like snap. Like people who KNOW how much your back hurts. And say Oh I have back pain too! Its like you want to say. =. Have you ever cryed putting on your tennis shoes ??? No one can judge another persons pain. Sorry for the families that part is awful

Thanks for sharing that. It means a lot to us on here to know you're OK now.

I'm sorry to hear that Cathryn. Praying.
Suicide hits home. I've lost too many friends and family to it.
Steeltraps that's so true. My kids are the only reason I'm here. My pain is so bad at times I seriously want to do my limbs off just to get relief. A couple weeks ago A FLY landed on my forearm and I wanted to scream bloody murder. This heat makes my fibro a million times worse. It's torture physically and mentally.

The mind is a powerful enemy it can have a negative impact on anyone in their lifetime. Ive seen its impact often over the years with depression, self worth, addiction, anger, mental illness and denial.