In reality, most suicidal individuals aren't feeling sorry for themselves, but rather they are begging for help. My initial attitude toward suicide probably came from the people around me. Some people just don't understand it. If you don't think this issue is important or you don't understand it, then take the time to learn about it. I almost lost my best friend before I took the time to care about it.
Suicide is a growing problem in our world.
This issue should not only be one of great personal concern, but it should also be looked at as a public health problem. If you still don't think it is an important issue, then just imagine getting a call tomorrow telling you that your best friend, your sister, or whoever you love was just added to the list of 60,000 people who will have committed suicide in 1998. If you would've just paid attention or taken this issue more seriously. I don't think that every suicide has a bystander to blame. But part of my anger this weekend came from thinking that it was my fault that three friends killed themselves.