Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Two many suicides

The German Goalkeeper of the team the Hanover 96 committed suicide by stepping in front of a train. His name was Robert Enke. He was thirty-two and was the captain of the team. It was a devastating day for his teammates, his wife, and his fans. His wive said that he left a suicide note and that he was battling with depression for several years, but kept it from the public in fear he would loose their adopted daughter. The full article is attached to the title.

It is so sad when people feel so low that they have to commit suicide. The poor wife and teammates though. It's so much harder to loose someone when they kill themselves then to loose them to natural causes. Don't get me wrong it's hard to loose them either way but to loose them because they didn't feel they had anyway out is really hard to make peace with. My family lost a really good friend to suicide. It took so long to understand and to overcome. We all wondered if we could have done something to help her. The wife of this soccer star did the best she could and I commend her for seeing what was going on and trying to help her husband. This is very unfortunate.

I wanted to post this because it seems like there has been too many suicides in the last few years around our area. And I wanted to draw attention to how much suicides effect families, and friends, and even just people who know you. I think that young kids especially are more at risk to commit suicide because they have so much pressure on them. There is always a way out of whatever problem you have, all anyone has to do is ask for help.

5 comments:

PH(OE)BE said...

It is quite sad to see a person so low, to the point where the only option that seems to be left is suicide.
Many people say "just ask for help," but it seems a little easier said than done. Some people cannot bring themselves to ask for that help due to fear, anxiety, and other complications. I just wish it was easier for people to ask for much needed intervention. That way, they'll know that there are other ways to escape personal hell.

Jodi Miller said...

You never really come to terms with it; you just let your mind create scar tissue over it.

That's kind of what "To Write Love on Her Arms" day is for this Friday. It's to show support for those who feel suicidal, or are dealing with the suicide of someone they loved.

Here's a link if anyone wants information: http://www.twloha.com/vision/

Serena said...

It's so depressing that people would rather choose death over getting help to solve their problems. Sure, it can be hard for people to ask for help due to fear, dread, and embarrassment. But if they don't try, they'll never get out of this depression. People should just stand up and seek for help when needed.

Mei Mei Or said...

I see where you're coming from Serena, but as Phoebe said, seeking help is a lot easier said then done. Depression is an extremely complicated problem, that is usually extremely difficult to over come. That individual is at such a low point, that they feel completely helpless. Everyone needs some sort of support system, whether it's family or friends that can be there for them when times are rough.

Lily said...

No one knows the reason why he was depressed but that he was suffering from it for six years?

"We had Lara; we have Leila. I always wanted to help him to get through it. He didn't want it to come out because of fear. He was scared of losing Leila,"

It seems that in suicide, he lost her anyways...

I'd like to know what caused this.