[Mrluvaluva]

I think suicide is quite a courageous thing to carry out, and a person must be pretty desperate to actually go through with it. They must see no other way of getting out of the pain they are in. On the other hand, it can be quite a cowardly thing to do. The "easy option" if you like. Just end it all because things are so bad. It is an easier way out than to try and get things back on track. IMO, it depends on the situation a person is in. A broken heart can lead a person to do irrational things for instance.

It is a selflish act too. Imagine the pain that is left with other people to deal with, especially if you have a spouse, siblings and family. Friends too. It remains with them for the rest of their lives. Questions that are unanswered. Self torment on other people.

It may be a cry for help, but sometimes a cry can go too far.

You may be able to help people by talking to them, and reassuring them, and in a lot of cases, it does help for them to speak to someone impartial, like a doctor, or a councilllor. The main thing is to try and get them as much help as possible, in order to avert their demise.