>almost 15 years ago and the 2001 documentary on suicide still
>resonates with me
>
>http://youtu.be/OC-2yJ9wW0U
>
>i was in my early 20's when i'd seen it, i had no idea about
>child suicide, or the brain disorder associated with it
>
>i am completely baffled anytime i come across an enlightened
>individual that goes out of their way to label suicide a
>selfish act when the information is out there that explains
>how the 'act' is the result of an uncontrollable brain
>disorder
>
>to hear people rattle off how weak that person was
>or go on about what that person 'could' have done
>jesus.
>

I think some of it comes down to them having a time when they were sad and toughed it out. So of course anyone who can't couldn't be inhibited by anything except weakness.

I've tried explain to some of these people that actually, rather than being a selfish mindset, some people convince themselves dying would be the best thing for everyone involved. That's why it's a mental illness, the mind loses its rationality.

Worse is these people not realising or not caring that their attitude isolates those going through depression and makes it worse for those left behind by suicide. If there's anything that's selfish and weak it's taking pot shots at the dead without taking the time to understand the underlying issues.

Just IMO though.