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Suicide is a mortal sin. Try live somewhere else. Australia, Africa, Bulgaria, Island, New Zealand... and do not be a crybaby.

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As someone with plenty of first-hand experience, it was precisely being surrounded by people with that attitude that made me want to do it.

If we're going to use this kind of logic, you should probably consider that pride and murder are also sins.

Shut it you demeaning, ignorant, jerk. Not everyone believes in your definition of "mortal sin" or even the concept and telling someone struggling with something so profound to "not be a crybaby" is one of the most rage inducing, unhelpful and ridiculous things I've ever heard.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

Don't feed the trolls.

I know, I know. This subject is just one that gives me such a deep visceral reaction I couldn't help myself. sigh

Dude - this guy is seriously depressed! You need to think about what you're saying, you're coming of as the biggest asshole on HN.

You exhibit a disturbing lack of empathy.

> and do not be a crybaby.

This is literally the worst possible thing you can say to someone who is suicidal.

You're a terrible person, and you should be ashamed of yourself.

> You're a terrible person, and you should be ashamed of yourself.

That's not a great thing to say to a person either. Suicidal or not.

I think it's a great thing to say to someone who agitates a suicidal person, personally.

No, it's pretty appropriate in this situation. Don't be an ass.

TempleOS much?

I'm faaading aawaaaayy ....

I'n not sure what the down votes. Seems like change of venues is great suggestion.

In case you're serious, it's because "do not be a crybaby" is not an appropriate response to someone suffering from mental issues.

If you said to me "Hey, I cut my hand really badly, and I'm bleeding quite seriously. What should I do?" it wouldn't be correct to say "do not be a crybaby." The right answer is "Go to the hospital and get some stitches."

It's the same with mental issues. They're a wound like any other.

Do you have data on that? That that is not helpful.

My parents said it to me and we say it among friends, there are even burger commercials saying same thing.

Maybe that is the thing to say. Change venue and toughen up.

I doubt it will help, but just on the off chance that it does, you should read these:

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-in-...

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2013/05/depression-par...

Here is my data: http://www.wikihow.com/Toughen-up-Emotionally

i don't think you know what the word "data" means. of course, that's beside the point.

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