I saw the thread about Nihilistic Suicide. I debated about answering in that thread or starting a new one. I chose to start a new one on the basis that I don't want to deal with Nihilism per se, instead literal suicide and where it falls into the ethics and values of our worlds.
I've strugged with this issue most of my adult life. Hell, I even recall wanting out of life as a child. I was picked on pretty heavily. A couple unsuccessful attempts over the years and here I am still reflecting upon the whole thing.
My immediate concern is the pain that my loved ones will feel. It would inflict such sadness on my parents and one of my sisters. My other two sisters well, we share bloodlines - that's about it. Family - that's one of the anchors I think that has kept me here.
From a religious or society standpoint, I think it has no business telling me its 'immoral.' It should be left to the individual and the pain they feel whether its a good choice. Every situation is different though and that's where the variables come in. Is it at least, inconsiderate to do if you have people dependant on you? I often think of the emotional devastation it can cause to people. So its a struggle for me. My own inner pain vs. how I'd hurt people I do care greatly for.
Luckily, I'm an island lost at sea, as I have no one depending one me. However, the larger question and ethics is what interests me.
Thoughts?
I've strugged with this issue most of my adult life. Hell, I even recall wanting out of life as a child. I was picked on pretty heavily. A couple unsuccessful attempts over the years and here I am still reflecting upon the whole thing.
My immediate concern is the pain that my loved ones will feel. It would inflict such sadness on my parents and one of my sisters. My other two sisters well, we share bloodlines - that's about it. Family - that's one of the anchors I think that has kept me here.
From a religious or society standpoint, I think it has no business telling me its 'immoral.' It should be left to the individual and the pain they feel whether its a good choice. Every situation is different though and that's where the variables come in. Is it at least, inconsiderate to do if you have people dependant on you? I often think of the emotional devastation it can cause to people. So its a struggle for me. My own inner pain vs. how I'd hurt people I do care greatly for.
Luckily, I'm an island lost at sea, as I have no one depending one me. However, the larger question and ethics is what interests me.
Thoughts?
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