In the wake of the deaths by suicide of two mental health advocates, CNN's Michael Smerconish speaks with Peggy Wehmeyer about living with the shame and stigma of having a loved one die by suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). #CNN #News
Writer: Shame lingers for loved ones after a suicide
*IF ONLY EPSTEIN COULD HAVE USED THE HOTLINE WHILE HE WAS BEING SUICIDED*
@Dong LeMoan that’s impossible because my killer is already dead
kirk headley what the hell is wrong with you people! 😕
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@Chris Lee “Vince Foster reported your constipation.” – two kids on the train tracks
Daaaamn
This woman’s advice about what to do or say to someone who has lost a loved one to suicide applies to anyone who has lost a loved one. The woman who was interrogating a widow about her husbands cancer death. was crude and cruel in any event. What ever the cause of death, the proper response is, “I am so very sorry. (pause) May i get you a cup of tea?” Or some such.
ruth depew You still killed him.
@John Dough I have not the slightest idea to whom you are referring when you say “him,” but I assure you I have killed no one.
ruth depew You killed him! Murder!
Isn’t the proper response for a libtard to blame Trump?
@ruth depew I think “John Dough” is crying out for help. I’d recommend Balsamic/olive oil dressing.
Unless you’ve been through depression, people have no idea what it’s like and are quick to judge others. This is why people WITH depression never say anything even to their loved ones because instead of being understanding and LISTENING they just say “get over it”, “you need help” (in a negative way), and often brush off what a person is trying to describe to them.
Depression is not easy to deal with nor is it fun for anyone suffering from it.
I did seek help for my clinical depression when I was told to
I had depression and tried to kill myself. I was full of anger and hate ( bc of bad childhood) . Medications didnt do anything for me it just numbed me up turning me in a zombie like stage.
My cure was Jesus Christ . He is the only one who can set you free.
I hope you give him a try?
Flavius Stilicho – proof?
@Flavius Stilicho
I am telling the truth . I have no reason to lie. I was on depression meds when I tried to kill myself . And after the suicide attempt the phych meds made me num and I felt nothing , just like a zombie, becoming easy to control if you get my hint. Jesus saved me .
Also , nice profile picture a rider on a horse . Who do you support ? The bible is clear regarding the 4 horsemen. Repent and put your trust and faith in the lord Jesus Christ.
@Tanja B. i believe you because i know its true ive had the same experience where Jesus is the only thing to set you free from messed up stuff I appreciate you sharing
I feel like this all the time.
A deep desire ‘to rescue’ drives some people to rescue others, when they need to be rescued as well. Vulnerable people often “counsel” [read: rescue] others instead of seeking counsel. We’re all broken human beings.
Great point!
This is actually what I’ve been doing. I obsessed every day about my depression and fought to not follow through. It wasn’t until I started listening to others that felt this way did I start to turn around. I focus on helping people as much as I can now. The thoughts are still there but my attention isn’t on them.
Yes, yet you cannot save everyone. Some may act vulnerable to drag one down by victim playing. Real suicides are to be taken seriously. It may blindside one when a person commits suicide, as one did not see it coming.
@Ciara ooh playing the victim just to feel better about yourself was the last thing I learned. I make sure I don’t get into the mindset of “saving” someone, that only leads me to thinking about myself. I just try to help where I can and I make sure they understand that I will not lie to them or just say stuff to make them feel better. It has to be clear that I will be blunt with my honesty. Everyone I’ve talked to has respected the fact that approach with no judgment or agenda. I just want to listen to their story and if they want or need it, I will point out options for them and let them know that it feels great when you push past that cloud
Someday people will realize that the underlying, unaddressed, unspoken root causes of this epidemic are those basic, fundamental human needs that continually get set aside, or simply ignored. Address those needs and many social ills will fade into obscurity.
“Clinical” depression isn’t that simple.
There are a lot of people that lose “their purpose”. I can’t speak for everyone, but I constantly fear the idea of just existing without purpose. I’ve dealt with major depressive disorder and anxiety for a very long time and somehow 2019 I feel like I’ve pushed through a cloud. So I spend all of my available time to helping everyone I can. I’ve found listening without judgment and letting people vent has really helped.
I’ve seen parents’ ignore a suicidal child (even with a grandchild present) and end up in denial in the funeral. Then there are those who ACTUALLY tried hard to save their kids and were blindsided or unabled.
That lady asking her all those questions need to mind her damn business🙁
Okaaay? Shoooooo
You fly
If I was gay, my Superiors would make me Transform & I would be on TV, a guest or a host like this man here sooooo
I’m sure she was just trying to connect with her! She didn’t know that her husband offed himself!
@Truthify she needs to learn how to tell if someone is uncomfortable talking about a subject. Even if he died of natural causes, everyone isn’t comfortable with giving a detailed description of the timeline and circumstances a loved one passed away.
25 years later, I cannot bear to think about it.
Suicide Bombers blow up and take out damn near everybody in the crowd..suicides do the same thing to their families,but they don’t need a bomb.
Jim French rough analogy but I still approve
Suicide destroys the family survivors left behind
Soooooo true , May God gives us wisdom and hope to heal this senseless actions . Our beautiful planet is so beautiful, May this beauty of creation gives all of hope . An astronaut describe it as being small and yet the pain and evilness is getting greater . Don’t have answers, but I want solutions and willing to dialogue with who wish the same thing . We need a revolt of peace ,love and brotherhood , no drugs .
this is like epstink telling people to NOT go for younger girls.. its B.S.
religions do nothing but double-talk all day. and so do politicians .
ipressedabutton religion, all/any of um r the synagogue of Satan.
Conclusion: the president dictator of the USA is a CROOK!
THE MAN WORTH $4.3 BILLION DOLLARS IS STEALING?
YOU ARE FAKE NEWS
My Mother & I experienced the same as Peggy. My Father shot himself 11/17/70. Nothing has changed.
Wooo wee between the suicides and opioids, these folks are dropping like flies! . These plagues seem to be growing. America is gasping for air!
It seems to me that greed and corruption of our government has created a future that many people don’t want to see.
There are many reasons for Suicide. Today most Suicides are because of addiction…
Why would anyone be rude enough to ask why someone died, particularly a stranger. People are unbelievable.
Most people don’t have manners or understand boundaries. I try and avoid people as much as possible.
For you whom have no souls… “bad luck and extreme misfortune will infest your pathetic souls for all of eternity” — Rocko’s modern life S3e8
Goes to show you, “little sayings” don’t matter. They’re cute but they don’t get you through.
Is youtube doing anything about russian trolls? Cuz they in every thread. Every single one.
Mental health is a very BIG ISSUE since 2016.