Thread: If a person committed suicide

Most do.

Are you OK?

Be careful here Rob2, it is close to few hearts around here.

Mine too, Mate.


I think sometimes about farmers that I have known.

Suicide is more prevalent in todays society than you may think.

I dealt with the unfortunate circumstances brought about by one yesterday. A young lad (19) who had everything going for him, no note, no hints - it appears that sometime during the night he has decided he has had enough..

It is certainly an act of desperation or a call for help but either way
should always be treated seriously. Many are affected daily by suicides
of friends or relatives which in some cases have occurred years before.

This is affecting not just the family and his mates especially the one who found him but the town, it will affect the school, the footy and both cricket clubs, the netball club via his girlfriend, the ripples start and become tsunamis of emotion spreading larger and larger.

A big concern now is that others in his age group or circle of friends and acquaintances may decide that they will also do this... it happens quite often.

People don't "get over" the loss of someone in this way, it leaves so many
questions unanswered and usually people will blame themselves even when
there is no way they could have known or helped.

If you are depressed talk to a mate, on the phone or face to face it doesn't matter, tell someone how you are feeling -

Emergency contact is available 24 hours / 7 days a week..

Ambulance/Fire/Police - 000

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Men's Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78

Salvo Care Line - 1300 36 36 22

Kids Help Line - counselling and support provided for young people (to 24 years old) who are feeling depressed, sad, or lonely - or just need someone to talk to - 1800 55 1800

Salvo Youth Line - (02) 8736 3293 (Sydney local call)

Child Abuse Prevention Services - 1800 688 009

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

Beyond blue - anonymous help (if you so desire)
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1300 22 4636

In an emergency you can also visit your local hospital's emergency department or a Dr.

Suicide, although people do use black humour when referring to it (and I am guilty of this myself) is never funny.....

If you know someone that may be depressed or that you are concerned about, ask them... ARE YOU OK?

Go over and have a chat and a coffee... I have a few mates who have told me they were way more along in contemplating this stuff than I picked up... being able to talk to someone, unload or even just share isn't a burden or something to avoid. Its mateship.

Don't wonder later on, What if? start the conversation..

I am not having a go at the original poster at all, I know this isn't where you were probably going with this thread but there you go...

sorry if this is a bit of a rant, it comes at a time its a tad raw...sorry.

It's not something to dwell on but I hope their former agony has not continued.


Sad for all those that have been left behind.

A fellow member here and close friend is dealing with the families loss of a close friend of their daughters - they know the parents, regularly had the daughter over as a visitor to their own daughter...

She was bullied and recently decided enough was enough and sadly took her own life.

This isn't a ****ing topic to mock...

What we need to do is help people understand negative emotions aren't a thing to fear, they're something to be dealt with and worked through... In much the same way excessive positive emotions aren't a good thing without checks and balances.

My Step son regularly fights the Black Dog and sadly has scarring to prove it...

I was going to relate some stories but it apps my energy just thinking about it.

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

I was going to relate some stories but it apps my energy just thinking about it.

Fair call mate. Fair call...