I can understand that desperation. I've been to that precipice; I've looked into that abyss and what I saw seemed to be the least painful of all the alternatives.

And at that time, nobody who would be left behind mattered one bit; this was my life, to end or not end as I decided. I didn't owe anything to anyone else.

The only thing that prevented me from taking that next step was a question: What if I'm wrong? What if it's NOT the least painful action I could take?

What kept me from taking my own life was the thought that it was the one and only mistake in life that I couldn't correct, so I needed to make damn sure I was right.

I never got to that level of confidence, so I took three giant steps back from the edge, and looked at (and took) other options.

My heart goes out to his family and friends; based on what I've read about the circumstances, he reached the level of confidence in the decision I couldn't reach.

Very sad.

I completely agree! It is the ultimate "up yours" to everyone that loves you and cares about you. Even if you choose not to acknowledge them, they are still there. I was only this desperate one time and I ended up laughing at myself. It's just not worth it. I care too much about the people around me.

I will readily admit that I do not know that death of the body is the end of life. I hope it is not. If not, I have lived in a way that, should the death of the body not be the end of life, I am quite confident that I am on a proper path.

You assume that death of the body is the end of life?

May life never get so twistedly tragic that death looks more positive.

The best definition so far.

It was HIS decision. I just can't imagine that sort of desperation.

That is a great question. I can't do any of those things. Suicide is the ultimate cowardly choice. It is the definition of anti-life for oneself.

It is like getting the Windows blue screen of death, except there is no rebooting.

The ultimate Shrug.

This is just Mimi’s theory..okay?
People snap.We are controlled whether we like it or not by our deepest genetical code for self- survival. The brain doesn’t understand mortality; that’s part of the code. If it did.. it wouldn’t send the signal without end to our hearts to beat. If it did understand non-existence, you could tell your brain, “stop thinking for sec.”
When people snap, the brain can’t handle the incoming stimuli. Unable to process the stimuli rationally, suicide is not only an option, it is self-defense, because in a twisted, yet logical way, the brain can free itself from whatever stimuli it has access as a threat to its’ survival.
You can’t ask a brain in chaos to make order of itself.

What do you mean by "support" suicide? Advocate for? Assist in? Understand? Empathize with?

I think it's a very private and painful decision. I'm pretty sure Robin Williams didn't care who 'supported' his decision or not. It was HIS decision to end HIS life. Right, wrong, logical, or otherwise... his. And he was obviously quite determined.

I don't think it's a logical response to nearly anything. Some things just aren't your job.