Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

[Roger]

What is the forum take on prolific posters who suddenly seem to disappear, without any warnings, announcements nor claims to be "doing it tonight" ?'

No names, no packdrill from me just now, as I don't want to sound too intrusive, and I'd prefer to keep the question as open as possible, but obviously I have examples in mind.

 

[Dantec]

They may have defeated their survival instincts and made the choice to go into discretion for CTB.

 

[Soul]

What is the forum take on prolific posters who suddenly seem to disappear, without any warnings, announcements nor claims to be "doing it tonight" ?'

No names, no packdrill from me just now, as I don't want to sound too intrusive, and I'd prefer to keep the question as open as possible, but obviously I have examples in mind.

I don't seem to have any generalized idea, other than "I probably missed something", since I miss a lot. Depending on the individual I reckon they got sick of the forum, or killed themselves, or got institutionalized.

 

[JoeFailure]

I could see not having a desire to post a "goodbye" thread once the decision is made to go ahead with CTB. When I've had my worst depression and wanted to just end it so badly, if I did go over the edge I could see just doing it without tying up loose ends.

 

[memento_mori]

Hmm many reasons
1. They may think that no one here really cares about their presence
2.they may be in a really bad mental state and don't want to post
3. There's so much going on in your mind when you are doing the deed and posting on a forum may not be your priority/ can't focus
4. Some good bye threads get hijacked
And so on
Or maybe something good happened and they got better

 

[Deleted member 1768]

What is the forum take on prolific posters who suddenly seem to disappear, without any warnings, announcements nor claims to be "doing it tonight" ?'

No names, no packdrill from me just now, as I don't want to sound too intrusive, and I'd prefer to keep the question as open as possible, but obviously I have examples in mind.

I am going blind and some days I can see better than others. You also have people on here with severe and debilitating disorders/disease...me for instance. I am not depressed, no mental health issues...but my body has had enough. Please keep in mind that numerous people on this site need release from unrelenting physical pain and/or disability. You are not the only ones who suffer. Sorry I just get tired hearing about depression of all the time. It is both disheartening and inclusive. I constantly feel left out of the conversation.

 

[restingspot]

What is the forum take on prolific posters who suddenly seem to disappear, without any warnings, announcements nor claims to be "doing it tonight" ?'

No names, no packdrill from me just now, as I don't want to sound too intrusive, and I'd prefer to keep the question as open as possible, but obviously I have examples in mind.

Some people just don't want to make a big scene of their death.

Others might feel that saying goodbye to others would convince their brain into guilting them to stay.

It may be that their ctb method is more mechanical than methodical. No list of what to do, no dosing, none of that. Just grab n go.

These people are the most interesting.

 

[gingerplum]

Or they just get really low and quietly tap out. I did that and I felt badly about it. I was a pretty prolific poster-- at one point I was approached about being a mod-- and I just left abruptly for a combination of reasons. The anxiety I associated with people counting on me (although I'm sure I overestimated my own importance), situational depression, and maybe even some compassion fatigue.

Bottom line is, you just never know. Although, I'm thinking this time I should leave an email with a couple of people, just in case I disappear and anyone's wondering.

 

[Rachel74]

This will be my way, I will just go and leave you all wondering where the bumble bee lady went. I am selfish like that LOL.