Is it shame or social pressure that causes people to "omit" inconvenient truths? So much trouble exists in the blind spots of humanity where we sweep or uncomfortable facets.Would Humanity be better for the knowing? Could we bear full disclosure? Some times I think all the truth is the only way we will survive. Other times I shiver at that same thought.
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See yes and no, I do tend to agree that mental illness and suicide and drug abuse and death should all be fair game to discuss because anything that is hidden festers and opening the worlds eyes to it can help prevent it..
but you have to consider the family too, they are already suffering from a loss, of a child, husband, mother, father what ever, and to then ad to it the scorn that comes from some sectors of society with a death that is related to one of "those" factors, ads a cruel note
There are a lot of issues with pride in today's society. Most of the older group comes from a world of well hidden secrets and now with the internet the current generation is pretty much okay with having all of their information out on the table for everyone to see if needed. It's very hard for the previous generation to get used to or even conceive as a possibility that their child would want that, even though it would tarnish their name. I tend to agree with you anything to learn and betterus
I feel like American society as a whole is still in the mindset that a mental illness (such as alcohol/drug addiction, depression, etc...) is a weakness, and that should they lose a loved one to say, suicide or accidental overdose, it brings shame and embarrassment to the dead and the family. Suicide and Addiction can be helped/prevented, but it can only be helped if the stigma is lifted. The family should have some privacy though. It's difficult to grieve let alone discuss death of a loved one.
About a month ago, I had the hardest time trying to find out how a girl I used to know died. It turns out she had a seizure and hit her head. No one would post that anywhere online, though. I had to call someone to find out.
I think people hide deaths along the line of drug over does or suicide, due to social stigma being attached to these two methods of falling off the mortal coil. People just don't want to talk about these topics in every day life. Most seem to prefer to sweep it under the carpet. Of course, this needs to stop. But old habits die hard and you'll not see any changes happening any time soon. Which is quite sad in its self.
i think its due to the stigma that comes from people dieing that way its thought that its considerd an embaracement to the family put it out there like that
Yeah, I guess I can agree. I mean, whenever death appeared in situations with the people I know if IRL, it's always taken seriously and the important details are informed, so I can't say I can relate completely :\. I guess, 'dunno what to say entirely.
I agree. I think a lot of the reason that people don't mention the drugs/alcohol/whatever in those kind of deaths is that they want their loved one to be remembered in a positive light. It's easy for people to judge someone that has died in that way because they don't understand that addiction is an illness, not something that a person chose to do. Yes, they started it, but once they're addicted, it's hard to stop, especially in a society that looks down on mental illnesses so harshly.
@pshxhaley Agreed with both you and Samm. We need education. People could be helped if family and friends were educated on these things and recognize it earlier. In America we are terrible at spotting mental illness and drug abuse, and when we do, we judge and condemn rather than try to help and understand.
One thing that opened my eyes a lot was when I took an Abnormal Psychology class in college. Dealt a lot with mental illness and addiction. Should be a required class at all colleges.
As someone who has lost a family member to his own drug addictions... I couldn't agree more. It's something worth looking into, especially since it keeps happening. Hell there are a lot of things worth looking into that people just don't because it's uncomfortable, but things aren't going to change if it keeps getting ignored.
@RizuKomesu In Japan 16 people every day kill themselves. It should be something looked into. 16 people every day for a year is 5,480 people. I certainly agree as well!
Privacy VS disclosure?
Is it shame or social pressure that causes people to "omit" inconvenient truths? So much trouble exists in the blind spots of humanity where we sweep or uncomfortable facets.Would Humanity be better for the knowing? Could we bear full disclosure? Some times I think all the truth is the only way we will survive. Other times I shiver at that same thought.
Unable to reach--I posted @imagesfromapoet - A Serious Answer (Feb 09, 2012) in blogspot Look please :^)
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See yes and no, I do tend to agree that mental illness and suicide and drug abuse and death should all be fair game to discuss because anything that is hidden festers and opening the worlds eyes to it can help prevent it..
but you have to consider the family too, they are already suffering from a loss, of a child, husband, mother, father what ever, and to then ad to it the scorn that comes from some sectors of society with a death that is related to one of "those" factors, ads a cruel note
SpyderFilmDayv 2 months ago
There are a lot of issues with pride in today's society. Most of the older group comes from a world of well hidden secrets and now with the internet the current generation is pretty much okay with having all of their information out on the table for everyone to see if needed. It's very hard for the previous generation to get used to or even conceive as a possibility that their child would want that, even though it would tarnish their name. I tend to agree with you anything to learn and betterus
ooniqueguy 3 months ago
I feel like American society as a whole is still in the mindset that a mental illness (such as alcohol/drug addiction, depression, etc...) is a weakness, and that should they lose a loved one to say, suicide or accidental overdose, it brings shame and embarrassment to the dead and the family. Suicide and Addiction can be helped/prevented, but it can only be helped if the stigma is lifted. The family should have some privacy though. It's difficult to grieve let alone discuss death of a loved one.
Usemeordie 3 months ago
About a month ago, I had the hardest time trying to find out how a girl I used to know died. It turns out she had a seizure and hit her head. No one would post that anywhere online, though. I had to call someone to find out.
ageguyera21 3 months ago
A cause of death can be pretty much ANYTHING.
jruler93 3 months ago
I think people hide deaths along the line of drug over does or suicide, due to social stigma being attached to these two methods of falling off the mortal coil. People just don't want to talk about these topics in every day life. Most seem to prefer to sweep it under the carpet. Of course, this needs to stop. But old habits die hard and you'll not see any changes happening any time soon. Which is quite sad in its self.
ogrish84 3 months ago
It all depends if others are willing to learn.
Webberjo 3 months ago
i think its due to the stigma that comes from people dieing that way its thought that its considerd an embaracement to the family put it out there like that
futureruler123 3 months ago
Yeah, I guess I can agree. I mean, whenever death appeared in situations with the people I know if IRL, it's always taken seriously and the important details are informed, so I can't say I can relate completely :\. I guess, 'dunno what to say entirely.
thebrightficus 3 months ago
I agree. I think a lot of the reason that people don't mention the drugs/alcohol/whatever in those kind of deaths is that they want their loved one to be remembered in a positive light. It's easy for people to judge someone that has died in that way because they don't understand that addiction is an illness, not something that a person chose to do. Yes, they started it, but once they're addicted, it's hard to stop, especially in a society that looks down on mental illnesses so harshly.
pshxhaley 3 months ago
@pshxhaley Agreed with both you and Samm. We need education. People could be helped if family and friends were educated on these things and recognize it earlier. In America we are terrible at spotting mental illness and drug abuse, and when we do, we judge and condemn rather than try to help and understand.
One thing that opened my eyes a lot was when I took an Abnormal Psychology class in college. Dealt a lot with mental illness and addiction. Should be a required class at all colleges.
Reconcilia7ion 3 months ago
As someone who has lost a family member to his own drug addictions... I couldn't agree more. It's something worth looking into, especially since it keeps happening. Hell there are a lot of things worth looking into that people just don't because it's uncomfortable, but things aren't going to change if it keeps getting ignored.
RizuKomesu 3 months ago
@RizuKomesu In Japan 16 people every day kill themselves. It should be something looked into. 16 people every day for a year is 5,480 people. I certainly agree as well!
Oblivion1563 1 month ago