Courtesy to other users of this site requires that I introduce myself, though after reading posts here for the last few hours, and replying to a few of them, I am conscious that I do not fit in well. I am neither depressed nor suicidal. I have been fairly successful in life and have no serious problems. But I am 67, I know that I am in declining health, and I do not wish to finish up in a situation where I have no control over my life. I have done most of what I want to do, and if my husband dies I will have little reason to remain. I have always considered life to be not all that special, and I have always been completely indifferent to the idea of dying. When I was 15 I decided that if I ever needed to end my life I would do so by taking a walk in a cold place in winter (hypothermia) and I have not changed my mind. I have spent much of my spare time in the outdoors, have greatly enjoyed it, and would be perfectly willing to die there. "I am just going outside and may be some time" are not bad as last words, and none the worse for having been used before. My intentions are not a secret. My husband knows.
A few hours ago a google search on something brought this site to my attention. I read some of the posts about hypothermia as a suicide method, wished to respond to provide some factual information, and signed up so I could do so. I have since read as much as I can here over the last 6 hours or so.
I was quite shocked at the amount of pain in so many of the posts here. I have lived in a different world. I knew that I had been fortunate in life. I didn't realize just how fortunate.
I am much older than most of the people who post here, and that does give me a different perspective on life. Of course I can also see things from the perspective of a young person, since I have been there. If anyone would like my perspective on anything, just ask. I am not an expert on any subject related to this site, and I know that I am not always right. But I am not stupid either, and I may be able to help. And I promise I won't lie to anyone. I don't do "bullshit", and I will give you a straight answer.