If it happens again, get help. I'm quite serious.
I would suggest you shift your efforts to a forum where people are actually starkly discussing hopelessness and self-destruction, rather than just briefly mentioning completely normal moments of weakness, and might even appreciate your help. For example, http://boards.4chan.org/r9k/. Enjoy.
Suicide is never, never the answer, it can just seem like it sometimes when you are very, very low.
Basically depression so completely fucks with your head that it seems like the only option left.
Not: "this seems like a great idea".
But rather: "this is the only thing left to do".
And it's not true.
How about when someone is facing a terminal disease in constant pain with no prospect for improvement? My opinion is that someone in that condition should have that choice.
I think it's worth noting that depression and terminal illnesses are different cases. Euthanasia advocates emphasise the difference. See for example the legislative system that was passed in the NT in 1995:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rights_of_the_Terminally_Ill_Ac...
Each and every time, I reach the same conclusion - it would be pointless. Null isn't a value, so I'd rather strive for happiness, even if my mood usually lurks around -1.
The system is not there to help, it's a kafkaesque self-sustaining bureaucracy.
I do agree that suicidal thoughts aren't altogether healthy, but I'd also argue that blithely wandering through life without the merest shred of existential doubt is equally unhealthy.
That being said, I tend to agree with you to be more conservative, but I've had similar thoughts as the guy you're replying to and know without a doubt that I'd never kill myself. Of course, there's probably a psychological argument that me knowing that is up for debate.
(Don't take this as displeasure with your efforts in this thread: thank you.)
Thank you for your compassion.
