Why is it so bad to want to die?

Let me share a couple truths about this belief. No one, and I do mean NO ONE wants to die. We just want the pain of the moment to pass. You may not see it, but maybe there is a lesson to be learned by going through certain stuff. You can then use what you learned in a particular situation to help someone else. I am doing that right now. I have an associate's degree in general studies with what could be considered a minor in the social sciences, and I suffer from major depression and suicidal ideology myself. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.


I recently saw or read a story about a soldier who was gravely injured in battle. For some reason (I don't know why) he had no help to get himself to safety. What this soldier did next was truly amazing. He extended his arm as far as he could, and drew a line in the sand/dirt and he woul crawl and inch his way to that line, then repeat the process. Long story made sort, the soldier was finally able to crawl to help any he is alive to this day. How did he do it? He kept on telling himself "one more line" that and determination is what saved him.

Former christian comedian Mike Warnke tells a story of how he almost committed suicide. He had a loaded gun, and every day he would make two lists : on one side he had reasons to live, and on the other side he had reasons to die. His plan was that when the reasons to die list was longer than the reasons to live, he was going to kill himself. Everyday just try to find one or more reasons not to commit suicide and you'll be on your way to healing.