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> allowing people to understand their options.

Which is what a suicidal person has a hard time doing. That's why they need help.

We need to start viewing mental problems as what they are. You wouldn't tell somebody who broke their leg to get it together and just walk again. You'd bring them to the hospital. A mental problem is no different.



Even nonsuicidal people have a hard time understanding the pros, cons and proper methods on how they can end their life. People have to do research into such a thing since there isn't much ways to gain practical experience in the subject.


"Research" is one thing. An anthropomorphized chat encouraging you to go through with it is another altogether.




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