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A View From The Other Side (Fairly Long)
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<blockquote data-quote="ColleenB" data-source="post: 686459" data-attributes="member: 19887"><p>Darkwing,</p><p></p><p>I actually did work on a suicide hotline for a time. I'm also a high school guidance counsellor, so I have done suicide interventions in that role also.</p><p></p><p>No two people are alike. That also means there is no "normal " when it comes to suicides or suicide attempts. In many cases, the person is in much pain and only seeks escape from the pain, and Suicide can seem the best option. For others, it can be a cry out to those around them that they are needing help, without the intention of possible death. For some, it is like you described, spontaneous, and not planned out.</p><p></p><p>There is no prevention other than having those who work with vulnerable populations trained to see signs or ask questions. The truth is.... Even with training, those of us in the profession can miss signs. Like I said, no two people are the same, and attempts mean different things to different individuals.</p><p></p><p>I am glad you were not successful, as you have much experience and wisdom to share with others.</p><p></p><p>Keep posting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ColleenB, post: 686459, member: 19887"] Darkwing, I actually did work on a suicide hotline for a time. I'm also a high school guidance counsellor, so I have done suicide interventions in that role also. No two people are alike. That also means there is no "normal " when it comes to suicides or suicide attempts. In many cases, the person is in much pain and only seeks escape from the pain, and Suicide can seem the best option. For others, it can be a cry out to those around them that they are needing help, without the intention of possible death. For some, it is like you described, spontaneous, and not planned out. There is no prevention other than having those who work with vulnerable populations trained to see signs or ask questions. The truth is.... Even with training, those of us in the profession can miss signs. Like I said, no two people are the same, and attempts mean different things to different individuals. I am glad you were not successful, as you have much experience and wisdom to share with others. Keep posting. [/QUOTE]
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