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mixedsubstance · 10-08-2008, 10:42 AM

I agree, tippler- that life can go on, no matter what. It's about mindset and determination, love, hope, and not about material posessions or money. It can always come back. Some people just give up so easily. Take homeless people, for instance. I really don't feel sorry for them- there's plenty of opportunities to get back on their feet- plenty of job placement offices who help the homeless, and housing assistance. But they simply gave up- they feel they've failed and are not accepted by society anymore, therefore most likely leaning toward drugs to have some sort of release and escape.

Aside from that, you have to imagine what someone like this man was thinking. He came to the point in his life where one moment he had everything- the next thing he knew, the rug was pulled out right under his feet. He looks as though he was a man who came to this country for opportunity- freedom- and success. And all of that he felt he lost within a blink of an eye. So what do you think his first thought was- that he held onto and let build up inside of him and basically brainwash himself with? That he was a failure. That he feared that all he had- all he'd done for his family- was already gone. That his family would become miserable and suffer- with or without him. He took them with so that they could all be together in peace and they wouldn't have to be in misery. That was most likely his mindset. He couldn't see past the dark clouds. It's hard to understand and accept the actions of what one has done, but in order to do so, you have to put yourself in their position. Yes, it was a very unhealthy and irrational move- but unfortunately not everyone can see the light at the end of the tunnel...it's truly sad and sickening.

There's a man on tv right now talking about his worries about finances and economy. He just admitted he has not talked to his wife or kids about his worries. THAT is the first mistake, and the first step to going downhill. Talking about your feelings and worries- to anyone, even a counselor at first- will help block, or at least somewhat dillute the negative voices in your head.

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mixedsubstance Crazy Location: Where the wild things are.	I agree, tippler- that life can go on, no matter what. It's about mindset and determination, love, hope, and not about material posessions or money. It can always come back. Some people just give up so easily. Take homeless people, for instance. I really don't feel sorry for them- there's plenty of opportunities to get back on their feet- plenty of job placement offices who help the homeless, and housing assistance. But they simply gave up- they feel they've failed and are not accepted by society anymore, therefore most likely leaning toward drugs to have some sort of release and escape. Aside from that, you have to imagine what someone like this man was thinking. He came to the point in his life where one moment he had everything- the next thing he knew, the rug was pulled out right under his feet. He looks as though he was a man who came to this country for opportunity- freedom- and success. And all of that he felt he lost within a blink of an eye. So what do you think his first thought was- that he held onto and let build up inside of him and basically brainwash himself with? That he was a failure. That he feared that all he had- all he'd done for his family- was already gone. That his family would become miserable and suffer- with or without him. He took them with so that they could all be together in peace and they wouldn't have to be in misery. That was most likely his mindset. He couldn't see past the dark clouds. It's hard to understand and accept the actions of what one has done, but in order to do so, you have to put yourself in their position. Yes, it was a very unhealthy and irrational move- but unfortunately not everyone can see the light at the end of the tunnel...it's truly sad and sickening. There's a man on tv right now talking about his worries about finances and economy. He just admitted he has not talked to his wife or kids about his worries. THAT is the first mistake, and the first step to going downhill. Talking about your feelings and worries- to anyone, even a counselor at first- will help block, or at least somewhat dillute the negative voices in your head. __________________ Well, isn't that just kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck fantastic?!? Without energy, there would be nothing. Last edited by mixedsubstance; 10-08-2008 at 10:49 AM..