This is quite a deep inquiry. It does not nor cannot simply include gamblers alone into the equation since, it is about the state of mind as opposed to a gamblers mind. The mind is so complex that it is doubtful that anyone will ever know the 'real' reason that someone commits suicide. However, there are common factors across the board, including thoughts of "zero hope" for the future, feelings of being completely useless and so on.
The worst part, is that all reasons are lies of the minds input, a genuine illness as in being the same as diabetes or cancer but, instead serotonin linked diseases or a possible psychosis issue and rather than one taking responsibility for their thoughts by learning ways of feeling valued, rather than just letting their mind go on dwelling on the worst along with not seeking medical help as is common among certain personality types or that have ingrained belief's stemming from either heredity or environmental input that becomes a part of their decision making process. Even those who do the right thing in taking care of themselves can be at risk and need to continue to seek out help, until the right care and methods of dealing with things in life are set in stone inside their mind and some, very unfortunately, never get the chance to 'realize' this place of wellness before the suicide wins out.
Many wonderful people have lost their lives to this horrible, tragic method of ending their pain. Nevertheless, it boils down to inner pain that can be changed and or controlled by simple steps that often times are not known to the victim of suicide. Yes, victim. That is a whole other can of worms.
I lost a dear friend that had suffered from years from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) as she was robbed, beaten and stuffed inside a trunk, left to die. She was recovered physically but, her mind could not get out of that trunk. She was one that sought help, took medications and was very loved by her family and friends. Something triggered an episode and within just a few minutes, she went with the lies that her life was useless and took her life instantly with one of her fathers guns. She was in her late 20's. Everyone, including me, questioned if I could have only done or said this or that, maybe, just maybe, she would still be here to love and impact our lives as she always did, in a positive way, even when she was having a rough time in dealing with things. In the long run, it is never the answer to problems, it is only a sad fact that impacts those left behind and a waste of what could have been for the one who left us.
~ ¤(¯`*•.¸(¯`*•.¸ Meredith ¸.•*´¯)¸.•*´¯)¤ ~
WHAT ABOUT ALL THAT SNOW !!
Snowmen fall from Heaven un-assembled.
--- On Fri, 1/14/11, mikeymic <mikeymic@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: mikeymic <mikeymic@yahoo.com>
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: More on Cosmo (hotel stay)
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 14, 2011, 7:48 PM
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <melbedewy1226@...> wrote:
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> I wonder if those balconies will be locked up after the first "high >dive". That's what Foxwoods did.
One of these days I want to initiate a discussion of suicide and its relationship to gambling. But I don't feel today is an appropriate time. I know of both a guest and host that followed this sad path.
As for Cosmo, another unintended consequence of the potential danger with balconies is simply carelessness after overconsumption of alcohol. I used to live in Flotida. And inevitably during every Spring Break there would be fatal results for unlucky college students falling from a lot lower altitude than what Cosmopolitan offers.
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