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Can you guess the total number of people who committed suicide since this world began? How do you feel about suicide?

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When someone is killed (homicide) or kills himself (suicide), I do feel upset. It seems that this world becomes colder and darker. But, fortunately, there are other good people who live.

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18 Answers to "Can you guess the total number of people who committed suicide since this world began? How do you feel about suicide?"

  1. milhojas82 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by milhojas82 Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:11AM

    Couldn't even begin to guess. My view on suicide is that it's a personal choice. It is any person's right to end their own life. I would sincerely hope nobody would ever come to such a place. But I wish that in the West we would start to be more forgiving and respectful towards those who've lost their lives through suicide.

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  2. oqouoq - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by oqouoq Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:28AM

    I thought I'd find the answer here;
    http://www.worldometers.info/
    but that's one of the few statistics they don't have.
    Any suicide is one too many though. Personally I have contemplated suicide on some moments in my life, but I have found out, that I'm absolutely incapable of doing it. People, who do do that, won't have a chance to get over whatever it is, that they're experiencing. It may seem impossible at moments, but people usually do change their mind about it after some time. It's a too permanent solution to impulsively decide on. It may even not be a solution, but the start of worse to come instead.

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  3. Lyzabeth - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by Lyzabeth Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:07AM

    suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens. there isnt enough help for people who are depressed. there is a lack of resources and self destructive stigmas that the media impresses on our young people. there isnt enough awareness about how common suicide is and theres little education available on fighting depression and mental illness.

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  4. re8wqe45 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by re8wqe45 Jan 22nd, 2013 at 1:49AM

    The main reason is that therapists, cops, etc. do not seem to really care. There are few of them who show concern by saving some lives. But, there are others who choose to do less or nothing.That is why suicide continues to occur. nationally and internationally.

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  5. Lyzabeth - 22-25 years old - female

    Reply by Lyzabeth Jan 24th, 2013 at 12:24AM

    that's true, there are some bad therapists out there, just like there are bad employees in other professions. lets not over generalize the validity of all therapists based on a few bad experiences. If you dont like your therapist you can always ask for a different one. everyone is different, and i have an great therapist. people commit suicide becuase they feel hopeless. they lack control over there own happiness, because of depression, anxiety, or unhealthy beliefs about their self worth. i feel the stigma attached to therapy prevents alot of people that need help from getting it.

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  6. Beausejour - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Beausejour Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:07AM

    They tell us that suicide is the greatest piece of cowardice... that suicide is wrong; when it is quite obvious that there is nothing in the world to which every man has a more unassailable title than to his own life and person.
    Arthur Schopenhauer

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  7. milhojas82 - 26-30 years old - female

    Reply by milhojas82 Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:16AM

    Absolutely. Smart guy he was...

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  8. meezkite - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by meezkite Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:55AM

    I honestly don't know. Millions I guess.

    I used to be suicidal, so I can understand and sympathize with people who want to extinguish the pain of living.

    However, it just makes me sad ... very sad.

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  9. SURVIVALINSTINCT - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by SURVIVALINSTINCT Mar 1st, 2013 at 6:10AM

    I think it takes guts to end it despite what someone else may think about it. It is unnatural for animals to do that but they are less aware of their circumstances than human kind. For some hell really exists on earth.

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  10. plumbay - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by plumbay Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:21AM

    I've known two friends who have committed suicide it truly leaves you wondering why? As men are the ones most likely to take there own lives which is a selfish way out in my opinion.

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  11. MythSlayers - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by MythSlayers Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:09AM

    It's the epitome of hopelessness.

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  12. Semblanceofhope - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by Semblanceofhope Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:06AM

    Suicide is indeed unfortunate. It's so sad that so many people are driven to commit suicide. It is our failure as a society if we cannot provide mental security to each and every member. I have felt suicidal myself before, and thanks to my conscience, I took a step back and never thought of it again. Conscience, education and awareness can significantly reduce the number of all the elements of gloom in humanity, not just suicide. Let's hope for an educated and brighter future.

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  13. Semblanceofhope - 22-25 years old - male

    Reply by Semblanceofhope Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:29AM

    I realised how I was going to throw away all the beautiful things in life just because I was being bugged by some of its ugliness. It's about identifying the beauty in life, and sifting through all the difficulties to try and get to it. Even that attempt is satisfying. The picture of my brain splattered on the street and me lying in a pool of blood was gruesome and ugly. Life is a blessing and there is always something beautiful about it somewhere. We just need to find it.

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  14. NigelDoes - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by NigelDoes Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:02AM

    No, and I'm not interested in knowing how many lost souls have thrown in the towel. Are you?

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  15. extracaliber - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by extracaliber Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:59AM

    Who cares? It only affects you based on the proximity you are to the person who committed suicide. You start letting in every little thought, and you'll immobilize yourself.

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  16. snjt11 - 26-30 years old

    Posted by snjt11 Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:57AM

    cant guess the number,but i think its a disease kinda thing which actually pushes u to do it.....no respect remain for that person..all remain is question..why?

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  17. UDSMY - 13-15 years old - male

    Posted by UDSMY Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:55AM

    y should i care

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  18. jehova - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by jehova Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:55AM

    about 30,000 a year so whatever that is times the number of years since the world began. I think suicide is unfortunate but given the inequality of life is inevitable. I've tried 3-5 times to no avail.

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  19. wurzelnator - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by wurzelnator Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:55AM

    1 is to many no one should ever feel as worthless that there own life is worth taking i hate the idea of suicide and digusts me how people can break down others who are so strong through there struggle that thye think the only way out is for it to be permanent stay strong my suicidal friends jus cause im not there to hold you in my arms brother and sister alike doesnt mean i dont love you all the same God bless

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  20. PunkGoesCrunk - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by PunkGoesCrunk Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:55AM

    I'm pretty sure only about 10 people have commited suicide.

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  21. TwoTearsInABucket316 - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by TwoTearsInABucket316 Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:55AM

    It's a temporary solution to permanent problem.

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  22. re8wqe45 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by re8wqe45 Mar 5th, 2013 at 12:58AM

    I kind of like that answer.

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  23. foldedunfolding - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by foldedunfolding Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:54AM

    think happy thoughts RIGHT NOW! this question is such a downer!

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