Don't Apologize for Feeling Suicidal

You shouldn ’t feel ashamed for feeling suicidal. Here’s how you can push back.I saw a news item a few months ago that troubled me.[1] At first, the item was in regard to a K-pop idol (Goo Hara) who my third oldest daughter and I enjoyed watching and listening to in the group, KARA. During KARA’s heyday, my daughter and I followed all their videos and song releases. It was fun —at least until she discovered a guy who had his own rock band. Then dad and K-pop were replaced with an electric guitar and a husband. Poor Daddy.Reading about anybody’s suicide attempt is heartbreaking, but Goo’s suicide hit home because I remember her so fondly. However, what followed two days later deeply disturbed me. While recovering from her suicide attempt, a press conference was held and Goo apologized to her fans for worrying them —from the hospital. She looked pale and haunted.[2]Imagine having to say the following while recovering from a suicide attempt:“I am sorry for causing concerns and a commotion.” “In terms of health, I am recovering … I had been in agony over a number of overlapping issues. But from now on, I will steel my heart and try to show up healthy.” “So many things were happening in my life, all at the same time. I am tru ly sorry. I will show a brighter and healthier side of myself.”[3]I will steel my heart …The Korean entertainment industry is very similar to the star system we had here in Hollywood during the 40s and 50s. On one...
Source: The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Depression Family Goodreads Suicide Source Type: blogs