Posted by fenix on February 2, 2006, at 10:16:42
In reply to Re: is there a time to give up? » reese7194, posted by SLS on February 2, 2006, at 8:44:53
Depression it may be a liar (I think what you meant is that it twists truths around you), however, it is still real.
I read a lot on the samurai; they used to commit seppuku and tsuifuku(until it was outlawed by the Shogunal government of that time). It wasn't because they were hopeless and depressed though. It was usually ordered for them to do it for various reasons, and sometimes because of dishonor.
I guess what the point I am making is that times change, and cultures differ.
"That's a very personal question to have answered. I would not presume to try to do so on someone else's behalf."
Yes, that is a good thing to do.
I believe that people deserve the right to commit suicide. I am not sure whether it is a bad or a good thing, I guess that depends on one's beliefs.
Our friend concerned now, however, asked whether there is a time to give up. There is a time to give up, but there is also a time to stand strong against the face of adversity and hopelessness.
If you decide that you wish to continue living then you must find a reason to live.
My reason to live is simply to see what is out there in the universe. I suffer from a chronic pain, however, I sought relief. And relief came. If you believe in yourself enough you can overcome many things physical as well as mental, for I have and I am human just like everyone else here.
And it is also perspectives, which are not to be underestimated. Flowers, for instance, still seem as beautiful to me as they have always been. That right there is reason enough for me to live and endure these thorns.
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