As someone with plenty of first-hand experience, it was precisely being surrounded by people with that attitude that made me want to do it.

If we're going to use this kind of logic, you should probably consider that pride and murder are also sins.

Shut it you demeaning, ignorant, jerk. Not everyone believes in your definition of "mortal sin" or even the concept and telling someone struggling with something so profound to "not be a crybaby" is one of the most rage inducing, unhelpful and ridiculous things I've ever heard.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

Don't feed the trolls.

Dude - this guy is seriously depressed! You need to think about what you're saying, you're coming of as the biggest asshole on HN.

You exhibit a disturbing lack of empathy.

> and do not be a crybaby.

This is literally the worst possible thing you can say to someone who is suicidal.

You're a terrible person, and you should be ashamed of yourself.

I think it's a great thing to say to someone who agitates a suicidal person, personally.

No, it's pretty appropriate in this situation. Don't be an ass.

I'm faaading aawaaaayy ....

In case you're serious, it's because "do not be a crybaby" is not an appropriate response to someone suffering from mental issues.

If you said to me "Hey, I cut my hand really badly, and I'm bleeding quite seriously. What should I do?" it wouldn't be correct to say "do not be a crybaby." The right answer is "Go to the hospital and get some stitches."

It's the same with mental issues. They're a wound like any other.

i don't think you know what the word "data" means. of course, that's beside the point.

I doubt it will help, but just on the off chance that it does, you should read these:

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-in-...

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2013/05/depression-par...