Discussion Have you ever thought about what the people in your town might think if they knew you had taken your own life?

[Sbetto]

I am a person who is very sensitive to the judgment of others, and right now, I'm worried about what the people in my town might think of me knowing that, one day, I decided to hang myself. This is one of the reasons that makes me hesitate to go through with it. Then, however, I think that once I take that step, I won't have to worry anymore about others' judgment or what people might think of me. I simply won't have to care about anything or anyone anymore.

 

[MyTimeIsUp]

I believe most people would think 'that's really sad, they must've been in so much pain, they felt there was no other option', or perhaps I just think that? Because I understand when someone takes their own life.

Some are ignorant and rude about it, but that's due to ignorance (lack of understanding). It depends on the person

Why worry what people will think of you? If at all, it would only be initially and then they'd move on, unless it's people that care for you, then well, that's something no one ever gets over.

 

[SVEN]

They don't think about or notice me, so I return the compliment.

 

[LostLily]

I live in a city of over 750,000 so my death wouldn't even be notice by vast majority of them .

My loved ones would be stunned because most don't even know I am depressed, let alone suicidal. They would have a mixture of grief and anger at me.

 

[me_when_:D]

depends on people honestly.
My city (300k population) had a high girl jump from a building (possibly on accident), found out about it through uni chat-room.
In the chat-room most people were just curious and those who knew her expressed sympathy.
Day-to-day folks probably won't think much of it, some assholes will judge, some good people will be sad a bit.

I kinda share same worries with you, tho. I don't want too many people I know to find out about this whole thing, it would be too much fuzz over nothing

 

[rory0606]

Not many know i exist so i don't think i'll be missed.

 

[ijustwishtodie]

I don't really care about what others would think about my death

 

[Sbetto]

I also live in a very densely populated city. Personally, I think about what the people I've dealt with or who currently know and see me might think of me and what I've done (I'm not talking about close friends, with whom I've occasionally opened up and who know about my depression and my attempts). I know I would probably ruin the rest of my mother's life, but I've reached a point where I no longer feel empathy for anyone. Moreover, I think that after my death, I won't see people crying over my body, as I will no longer be a sentient being.

Unfortunately, many don't understand that addressing the issue once and then never bringing it up again doesn't mean it was a temporary situation or that thoughts of suicide have gone away.