Seniors commit suicide more than younger people? How they do this?

[Edpal247]

Apparently this becomes more of a thing as you age. I'm 64. I'd ctb now but going through a divorce. Praying(metephorically) that it is over soon!

 

[rozeske]

Just assuming but the hope that it gets better or the optimism to make a good life gets less and less as age increases? Maybe a sense of having done all or having seen all will be higher in older ages.

 

[andreamysk]

For people over 50 there is this other forum which could be of some use https://www.exitinternational.net/forums/
I'm sorry to hear about your divorce (unless it was a desired event...)

 

[Tommen Baratheon]

For people over 50 there is this other forum which could be of some use https://www.exitinternational.net/forums/
I'm sorry to hear about your divorce (unless it was a desired event...)

* Please note, forums have been universally closed due to media infiltration. Members are invited to request re-entry & will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Also, if I'm not mistaken, new members have to provide a picture of themselves with a visible ID card. I've got the digital version of PPH, so in theory I could join, but that's the main reason I didn't.

 

[derpyderpins]

Apparently this becomes more of a thing as you age. I'm 64. I'd ctb now but going through a divorce. Praying(metephorically) that it is over soon!

The how part. . . I mean, no offense, but old people are a little easier to make die generally.

As for why: I feel like it could take two paths. One, same reasons as young people, but worse physical problems/illness and less hope for things to change. Two, I imagine it's possible to just kinda be satisfied and done, especially if you do have an illness. I think that's almost beautiful in a way. Leaving when you're on top, like announcing your retirement while holding the championship trophy.

 

[Placo]

I think it makes a lot of sense in the end, as you get older health problems arise that you didn't have before and if there are also mental problems compared to a young person you are clearly in a position that offers less possibility of recovery and therefore the suicide becomes a more attractive choice.

 

[Edpal247]

For people over 50 there is this other forum which could be of some use https://www.exitinternational.net/forums/
I'm sorry to hear about your divorce (unless it was a desired event...)

The divorce is very wanted - what a shit fest. So I wait to ctb if possible. until my divorce is settled. If I do now, she gets everything, my kids get nothing. Unfortunately, I am also trying to escape criminql probation for next 5 years. Can't do it, 3 months of it has already taken it's toll on my mind.

 

[andreamysk]

* Please note, forums have been universally closed due to media infiltration. Members are invited to request re-entry & will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Also, if I'm not mistaken, new members have to provide a picture of themselves with a visible ID card. I've got the digital version of PPH, so in theory I could join, but that's the main reason I didn't.

Thanks for the clarification, I didn't know the details very well (let's say that "in some cases" it could be useful...)

The divorce is very wanted - what a shit fest. So I wait to ctb if possible. until my divorce is settled. If I do now, she gets everything, my kids get nothing. Unfortunately, I am also trying to escape criminql probation for next 5 years. Can't do it, 3 months of it has already taken it's toll on my mind.

Bad situation... I don't know how the law is in your country (in mine it is possible to partially exclude the wife if you leave a will - and in any case a part of the inheritance always goes to the children: but you will certainly know better than me all the details)

 

[Ligottian]

I'm 64 as well. My "best years", such as they were, are gone. All I really wanted and hoped for are now well beyond possibility. Just waiting for that last trauma or two to give me the courage to do the deed. I have a pretty reliable method.

 

[Grimpoteuthis]

I think that another part of this is about control. You have less autonomy over your physical body, living situation, relationships, future aspects, and a lot more as you age. Suicide is an alluring choice comparing to patiently waiting for a miserable and unavoidable death that you have zero control of.

 

[sometimesoon]

If I remember right, more people from 18-35 die by suicide than seniors, but seniors have a higher per capita death rate from suicide.

 

[1043169]

Idk I feel like I won't CTB until I'm old. When I'm old there's nothing to live for and the world sucks. Sitting around in a nursing home? Wtf kind of life is that I'd rather be dead.

 

[pthnrdnojvsc]

I've seen all ages , all walks of life , all countries, all types of humans commit suicide or want to commit suicide. the problem is that life is bad no matter who you are. 26 million worldwide attempt suicide 1 millon per year worldwide complete suicide kill themselves per year .

Billionaires have commited suicide, miss USA Chelsie Kryst , actors , singers kurt kobain ,

Terry semel was very rich and didn't commit suicide but got alshiemers and suffered greatly

Anyone can suffer extremely as long as they are alive.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/former-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-died-by-suicide-medical-examiner-says-11643917011