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<div>I didn't click on this thread at first, second, or third. For personal reasons, and fear. Anytime I see the word "Suicide" it comes with a measure of pain. Even though that word brings a measure of pain, it is a less pain than before as more time has passed after each event (more so one in particular). Maybe the older you get, or the more people you know factors into the number of people you are connected to that have committed suicide. I am up to 5, and I have been close to being number 6 (I would have fell into the number 4 position) had I had the guts. I also can say I am distant acquaintances (or know of others) that weren't close enough to my core groupings of family/friends ...etc.
 
I can't come to the conclusion that Suicide is a selfish act, no matter how many times I hear that someone considers it a selfish act. Selfish is so far off base from my opinion that I kind of consider it a survival opinion of others as an emotional healing mechanism ... Or maybe an acceptance opinion? I don't know for sure, but Selfish isn't even a consideration for me when suicide is the discussion. I don't mean to come off like I know what I am talking about, just saying it like I feel it, and I hope no one takes offense to the way I feel.
 

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I think there are circumstances where suicide could be seen as a selfish act, if committed by someone with a family that loves and needs the support of that person... for example....

 

but I also think it is not really all that selfish of an act by someone who otherwise is alone and perhaps feels unloved or otherwise worthless. 

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