AngelL wrote:
To the original question, "Wouldn't Constant Noise Make One Suicidal?" I would like to make, what I think, is an important distinction. I would say that no, constant noise wouldn't make a person suicidal but... it could certainly make a person contemplate it. I suppose, as diverse as people are, anything could make a person contemplate suicide. The answer a person comes back with after they contemplate it - that's about the person, not the problem.
A sufficient amount of one type or another of suffering over a long enough time WILL change a person in a very involuntary way.
I remember back when the show House was at the height of popularity, there was an episode of a very nice family man who was suffering from intense chronic pain. It turned him into a very nasty person. Once the doctors solved the problem he returned back to normal.
I can tell you from personal experience that it isn't just a dramatic gimmick.
If I hadn't learned ways to manage the aggravators before reaching my limits, I wouldn't be here today.
Yes, I agree that some people may be more susceptible to suicidal impulse, but I also believe that everyone has a limit. I'm talking about actually taking action, mind you. The benchmark for suicidal thoughts is far lower, well within reach of sensory issues.
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Thank you deeply for sharing your experiences. I don't feel so alone anymore.