Marie Osmonds son takes own life

[Ehwmatt]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

[Angel]

Depression is real.....people who claim it is not real are just making the problem worse.

It is sad that people have to lose their life over it-they are more comfortable taking their own life than seeking help for it because they risk being labeled as "weird" or "faking" or "attention seeking."

[steveo777]

Sad.

Too bad celebrity lifestyles make some of these kids feel so inferior. Chalk this up as yet another celebrity casualty. I guess even the Mormon faith couldn't stop this one. Cowardice will find a way.

[RossValoryRocks]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

A bit harsh there bro...I will say I think we you see multiples happen in a short period like this there is some truth to the notion that one affects the other...

[portland]

I still think it is sad. RIP

[Marabelle]

So very tragic. My prayers and blessings go out to the family in this time of overwhelming sadness.

[Jana]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

[artist4perry]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Matt, my brother is battling with depression right now. It is a real thing. And they are not capable of seeing light at the end of the tunnel. I love my brother very much, but he has had a great deal of hardships to endure. He lives with constant pain due to the fact that 3 of his discs colapsed. He has a metal pole in his spine holding him together. And when this happened the sorry useless wife he had ran up all his credit cards then divorced him right before the surgery. It would break even strong men.

[Saint John]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

[Triple S]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

[TRAGChick]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

+1.

As someone who has battled it for most of my life, and had reactions from members of my own family who told me to "snap out of it", it is VERY real.

Like I really WANTED to be in that state!

[Saint John]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

Nope. Can't say that I have. I tend to surround myself with people that appreciate and enjoy life.

[Ehwmatt]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

Nope. Can't say that I have. I tend to surround myself with people that appreciate and enjoy life.

[Triple S]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

Nope. Can't say that I have. I tend to surround myself with people that appreciate and enjoy life.

So if one of your family members or close friends became clinically depressed, you'd just abandon them because they no longer 'appreciate and enjoy life'? Again, it's not that simple and don't judge unless you know what the fuck you're talking about. There - you just made me say fuck for the 2nd time in a week on this board .

[parfait]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

Nope. Can't say that I have. I tend to surround myself with people that appreciate and enjoy life.

It's just like when a fat person chooses to eat that last fried and glazed cupcake, and then blaming it on society and skinny people. Or when a loser takes a cigarette, and starts to advertise that "nicotine is just like cocaine"! One can blame it on unpaid bills or a killer case of hemorroids; but suicide is never, EVER, the solution. It's just a big cop out.

(Having a clinical diagnosed depression is another thing though - but that's a clear minority.)

[artist4perry]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

Good lord - clinical depression is not just about being 'sad'. Unless you've ever been close to anyone who suffers from it, you have no idea. What a horrible thing to say.

+1.

As someone who has battled it for most of my life, and had reactions from members of my own family who told me to "snap out of it", it is VERY real.

Like I really WANTED to be in that state!

No one wants to be in that state. And my brother is a great guy. I am afraid for him. Sometimes even their meds make them go over the edge. It is a sad thing. If you have never experianced it in your life, or known someone who has, you have no idea. I hope for your sakes you never ever do. You feel totally helpless to help them. And snap out of it does not help. EVER.

[WalkInMyShoes]

Parfait, promise me that you won't become a bariatric surgeon, pulmonologist, or psychiatrist.

[portland]

Parfait, promise me that you won't become a bariatric surgeon, pulmonologist, or psychiatrist.

Podiatry.....that may be one he should consider.

[Angel]

Parfait, promise me that you won't become a bariatric surgeon, pulmonologist, or psychiatrist.

....or an OB/GYN, or a Family Practice Physician, or a Pediatrician.....in fact, maybe you should stay away from clinical practice altogether, just stick to the science end of things.....

[TRAGChick]

Parfait, promise me that you won't become a bariatric surgeon, pulmonologist, or psychiatrist.

....or an OB/GYN, or a Family Practice Physician, or a Pediatrician.....in fact, maybe you should stay away from clinical practice altogether, just stick to the science end of things.....

Yeah...be a Manicurist.

[Angel]

Because it's the cool thing to do

Until we stop feeling sorry for every dickwad who wants to kill himself, this problem will just get more widespread. We sanction this cop-out bullshit as a society.

Bingo! These fuckers need to be laughed at and made fun of, not felt sorry for. Being a selfish, self-centered pussy should never be condoned. Regardless of how sad I got I could never do this to my family.

I must say Dan, I always thought you were a fairly intelligent person....you've just proved me wrong.

[Saint John]

So if one of your family members or close friends became clinically depressed

They'd never do that. They're not selfish. But if they did they'd have my support for a short amount of time. I think problems can be solved with love and support, but I refuse to be an enabler.

Again, it's not that simple and don't judge unless you know what the fuck you're talking about.

It is simple, asshole. Do things that make you happy or kill yourself. But don't be a fun-sucking sponge to everyone around you in the mean time and don't expect a waterfall of tears from those that choose to enjoy life.

[Triple S]

Parfait, promise me that you won't become a bariatric surgeon, pulmonologist, or psychiatrist.

Podiatry.....that may be one he should consider.

Yeah, then he can repair all the feet that are pried up SJ's ass.

[TRAGChick]

Parfait, promise me that you won't become a bariatric surgeon, pulmonologist, or psychiatrist.

Podiatry.....that may be one he should consider.

Yeah, then he can repair all the feet that are pried up SJ's ass.

HAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA...........

[Saint John]

I must say Dan, I always thought you were a fairly intelligent person....you've just proved me wrong.

With punctuation like that how can I even be offended?

[Angel]

So if one of your family members or close friends became clinically depressed

They'd never do that. They're not selfish. But if they did they'd have my support for a short amount of time. I think problems can be solved with love and support, but I refuse to be an enabler.

Again, it's not that simple and don't judge unless you know what the fuck you're talking about.

It is simple, asshole. Do things that make you happy or kill yourself. But don't be a fun-sucking sponge to everyone around you in the mean time and don't expect a waterfall of tears from those that choose to enjoy life.

Dan, I'm just wondering where you got your credentials to be able to say that depression is not real? A Cracker Jack box?

[TRAGChick]

I must say Dan, I always thought you were a fairly intelligent person....you've just proved me wrong.

With punctuation like that how can I even be offended?

Um...

You forgot the comma after "that".

[Saint John]

I must say Dan, I always thought you were a fairly intelligent person....you've just proved me wrong.

With punctuation like that how can I even be offended?

Um...

You forgot the comma after "that".

There isn't one needed.

[Angel]

I must say Dan, I always thought you were a fairly intelligent person....you've just proved me wrong.

With punctuation like that how can I even be offended?

I've been taking lessons from Stevew2.

[ProgRocker53]

My girlfriend suffers from depression. I have a deep fear of seeing her doing something like this one day... I try my best to make her happy and show her all the joyous, wondrous things this world has to offer. She really has nothing to be depressed about.. It's hard understanding her sometimes..