I have been in som edark places, but I don’t think suercide was ever an option.
One of my oldest friends killed himself when I was about 18 I guess, and I still haven’t forgiven him for it. I understand that his life is easier now (well, its over) but he certainly didn’t make it any easier on the people who loved him and I’m sure that if he carried on he would be a happier person now.
Got another friend who was considering it recently and I have told him that if he ever considers it again he MUST come to visit, we will work out what all of the options are and if ending it all seems like the only answer then I will help him out… but if topping himself is not the best answer he has to take that on board too.
Gotta hand it to the people who actually go through with it though – its can’t be easy (sorry – not got much patience for people who use it as a threat… which is different to thinking it is the only option and just not actually doing it which is the more sensible option, all things considered).