Suicide: The Forever Decision: For Those Thinking about Suicide, and for Those Who Know, Love or Counsel Them; New Expanded Edition by: Paul G. Quinnett, Crossroad Publishing, New York, 1987, 2011 printing.
I have been studying this book for some time. Mr Quinnett writes this book with the intent of engaging those considering suicide, getting them to slow down and take another look, and then presents some of the things they should consider. He starts asking people to take a step back. And then take another look at how they came to this point. One of the aspects of suicidal thought, is that we often have some illogical thinking, based on some erroneous ideas. Quinnett does a very good job of looking at some of this thinking, and refuting it.
He warns about the danger of anger, and alcohol and drugs when mixed with thoughts of suicide. He has a very good chapter on family and suicide. We should not attempt suicide to get at our family.
He ends with a couple other ideas to consider. What if I don't succeed, but leave myself permanently disabled or in pain or whatever. And also what about those who are left behind. He describes the act of suicide like a hand grenade. Many people get hurt from suicide, not just the person who commits the suicide.
He ends with talking of the help that is available, although he says professional help is not always needed. There are clergy, family and others who can provide support. He makes a good point, suicide prevention is one of the primary functions of mental health workers. He also makes an observation that there are many causes of death, however suicide is tragic because it is one cause of death which is preventable.
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