This has been a very agonizing month for me, on top of personal issues that have required me to focus on an ill son and brother, I have had to attend four funeral this because of the decisions of people who felt so desperate to take their own life. A 15, 19, 42 and 59 year old people, why do I mention their ages, simply because suicides strike at all ages, they do not have to emotional or psychological issues affecting them, in fact the 15 year old was as a result of a bullying incident that happened over the summer and the 19 year old felt he had no future in life. The 59 year old due to continued health issues. As I read all your posts, I deal with the thought that at times, a very close family member teeters on the brink of such ideas at times, I continue to support him, encourage him to discuss this with professionals and hope that each day as he wakes up to start another day, that he can find peace within himself to struggle through life's challenges.
Culturally, from my mother's side, ritual suicide is accepted, I won't go into the cultural aspect of why some Japanese people adhere to the thought of it, but I do understand the ritual aspect of atonement and know that without honor, most Japanese cannot face another Japanese without it. Like I said, its cultural, trust me and I am not trying to make light of the subject, but I think I understand my mother than most people, and understand how frustrated she has become at her age. I will not deny that when I left for a certain place, I discussed the options with my spouse in the event that I would have been captured, not something you want to discuss with your love, but something that had to be addressed considering the situation and who we were combatting. For those that know me, you know I would never dishonor my country, my family or ask succor from my enemy.
Why did I decide to take time to comment on this thread, simply, as Alabaster said, think of the loved ones that are picking up the pieces and left blaming themselves what they could have done to stop it. I know that is what everyone is saying for all four of these lovely people. I know that the 15 year old just was in my class and now I am heartbroken that I did not instill enough in her to prevent this awful decision. As for the 19 year old, my entire family is saddened and can only support his grandmother each day, because this young man was such a good soul and respectful to his family.
I can't speak of what resources are out their, each state has an intervention hotline, at a minimum call 211. They have a list of resources out their that can help people, but don't wait, if you know someone is talking about it, whether the person is faking it or not, its a time to intercede, who knows you might help someone. Locally, our city has a great mental health program that helps regionally people desperate for mental health care.
As for after TSHF, I agree rates will go through the roof, people will become desperate or despondent. I placed a PDF a while back in the medical forum, download it for your own references or just go out their and find resources to collect on your own. While I agree much has been written on PTSD, much of the same clinical protocols are used for those suffering from non-PTSD signs/symptoms (minus withdrawing said person from the combat situation).
Also, thank you Alabaster for stating getting involved in awareness marches or donating...these are simple things that don't take too much time out of your life. Thanks again Prepper Nurse for the video.
