As I continue to analyze the reasons my dad chose to take his life, I have learned and read a lot about some people simply being more “predisposed” to suicide. This has come up during conversations with my grief counselor and I remain intrigued by the possibility. I also want to better understand what this predisposition actually means. (I found this article about “The Genetic Basis for Suicidal Behavior” in Psychiatric Times, but haven’t made my ...
Archives for March 2014
Treatment for the Suicidal
On television's "The View" this morning, the hosts briefly discussed the apparent suicide of Mick Jagger's former girlfriend, L'Wren Scott. I did not catch this segment in its entirety; however my attention was drawn to the TV when one of the hosts stated, "You need to reach out to someone, as there are always other options." Since the segment aired this morning, I have found myself thinking about the treatment available for the suicidal. I ...
What is the New Normal After Death?
Until my dad died, I had never heard the concept of a “new normal.” Ok… I guess I had heard it in my marketing life as a way to describe the way consumer behavior changed after the recession. But, I didn’t expect it would take on an entirely different connotation in my own life. Days after my dad took his life, I began attending Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) support group meetings. During those gatherings, I heard many attendees ...