I was just wondering, suicide is becoming more and more of a common issue,
why do u think so many teens especially r resorting to it?

I tend to think that we live in a society that's too constricting. People aren't happy because there's nothing much to look forward to. If you don't conform, you're usually an outcast, and that's not fun. I think, below the surface, people don't want to conform but do so because it's easier. Some can't force themselves (or they do, but not happily) and feel that the only way out is death.


[Edited on 12-11-2004 by djmcewen]

most those who do feel alone.

That's how I've always felt, jlc. I never quite fit in with any group. I could hang out with virtually anyone, but I have always felt apart from them in some way. Nothing's really changed after 34 years. There are very few people that I can really connect with but those people usually have the same feelings as me. And it takes a lot of trust to step forward and admit you have those feelings in order to find out that other people do, too.

Lots of these kids who commit suicide are on prescription medications that have been shown to increase suicidal thoughts, behavior, depression, etc...sure I don't think these medicines are the sole reason for suicide, but they also could be a large contributing factor, and I don't think kids should be taking any of these drugs just because they think they should be happier. Maybe they should also realize that they have very easy lives in the United States, and they could be much worse off than they are now.