Father shares story after son dies by suicide
Twenty years ago, talking about one's mental health was not as common as it is today, but the taboo has not been completely erased. That's why one set of parents is bringing it to the forefront after losing their son to suicide. Anthony Salas said his son, Ben was happy and cheerful. In a home video of a younger Ben, he can be seen sledding down a winter slope of snow and laughing the whole ride down. That laughter continued in another video of an older Ben, but the smile is just the same.
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It's terrible, I suffer from depression, I often think of how to leave without it being painful, I have everything I want in life, but my depression is often unbearable, I decided not to have children in case I go i don't cause more pain. People underrate depression
@sdp76
5 ай бұрын
I hope things improve for you, I can relate to you not wanting to risk having children and not potentially passing any of the negativity on, after what you've experienced yourself.
@cityhotel5959
5 ай бұрын
@sdp76 Thanks for the Kind words, have a safe and beautiful Christmas, best regards. Never give up.
@karynflanagan2241
4 ай бұрын
I hope you are doing ok, depression is a hard and often seemingly lonely experience. I lost my 18yr old son to suicide 28 weeks ago, he was suffering depression and social anxiety post the pandemic, before that he was a happy healthy young boy. What I can tell you is that although he felt no one cared and that he was all alone, his loss has affected a vast number of friends who love him and highly respect him. I believe the same is true for you, reach out to those close to you, talking it out is so important, choose the ones you feel safe with that will listen and be there for you. I am sending you so much love and strength, I myself have experienced depression for long periods of time but I found understanding why I was feeling that way and learning that I am not alone that it is quite common and to self care and love myself as I would care for another helped me overcome it, my meditation and other practices helped me, and now I no longer experience depression just grief and loss, the greatest loss ever. Everyone of us is unique and precious and we all matter, you too do xxx
@FireWork-nc8ib
3 ай бұрын
@@cityhotel5959...no one understands me , I'm giving up , I can't habdle my mental illness , its genetic . I know , I can appear like a pessimistic or pathetic ..but it hurts , everybody around is living , yes they struggle too but not like my own struggles , this is not life ..my brain 🧠 is attacking me 😢.. therapies and medication did nothing . It's very hard , I feel so lonely with it .😢😢
@cityhotel5959
3 ай бұрын
@FireWork-nc8ib You are definitely not alone, I'm surviving every day, I'm going to the hospital today to get my injections, keep pushing, nobody understands me either, yes it's genetic my cousin hanged himself, I don't want anyone to go the the feeling of loosing someone again. I starded helping others, it's helping me allot, it's not a solution but it can help being needed.
Im so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing. It's a very isolating disease.
I hope everyone here is doing okay.. I don't know exactly what you are going through, but know that people care about you, even if it may not feel like it at times. If you are feeling troubled, maybe professional help is the answer, or talking to a trusted friend about what you are going through. People care about you, even if it may not feel like it at times. Wish you the best.
Suicide stories are so sad and heartbreaking for me because ppl who commit suicide never speak up about their problems or struggles. Also depression and feeling like your fighting a losing battle is hard.
@gogiants1227
Жыл бұрын
Lots of them do, but people brush off there problems or dont really listen and pretend like they do…
@ComicKish
Жыл бұрын
Maybe USA should legalize suicide 😊
@sportaflop169
Жыл бұрын
i spoke up but anytime i did they would lock me up and put me on meds they never really helped the USA mental health system is a damn joke
@miss_phudding2118
Жыл бұрын
Also read somewhere where they said men are more prone to commit suicide. Why is that?
@lilmamagc
Жыл бұрын
@@miss_phudding2118 because they are more decisive in their actions. women tend to doubt themselves
I’ve lost many this way… I 👏you! Needs to be talked about!
@tylerharris4392
Жыл бұрын
Just gotta move on
@Trixiesongzxoxo
10 ай бұрын
@@tylerharris4392you're part of the problem...
@synchronicity1470
9 ай бұрын
@@tylerharris4392 honest & sincere question here; have you lost a grown 'child' to suicide? And if so, what was the switch you hit for moving on?
It’s a losing battle sometimes
@jacekwaasiewicz716
4 ай бұрын
yup
For me life is worthless after losing my 19 years old son 3 years ago
Theres nothing here for me either.
I'm sorry about your son
I'm done to I'm alone in the fight
@geegeeandlulu
Жыл бұрын
Are you ok? Can you talk to someone or call someone?? Please ❤
@melanatedsoul8079
Жыл бұрын
Please seek help, please!!❤️❤️ praying for you!!
@lilmamagc
Жыл бұрын
same
@tylerharris4392
Жыл бұрын
@@geegeeandlulu shut up
@Waterflow9
3 ай бұрын
Punch Walls
things that happen like this hurt my heart sooo bad
seems like the DAD is a REAL guy, hurts to see.
My 30yr old son hung himself Nov 20th 2023 , 30mins without oxygen so i had to make the decision to take him off of life support Nov 22 @4:15 💔😭😭😭😭😭 feel like this is a bad dream i never wake up from
@kutlwanomoholo6007
5 ай бұрын
I'm sorry :(
@ItzLaineyPlayz365
4 ай бұрын
My mom orcstra teacher hung herself when she gratuaded high school and I felt really bad when she told me that
@hannesRSA
4 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear. My son 16y old hung himself recently. He had problems with his friends and I did not act on the signs that he was becoming depressed over the December holiday. There was a false allegation from a girl in his friend group, and he reacted rashly before the truth came out. I'm not sure I can get over the guilt, but I'm doing my best to keep going.
@ItzLaineyPlayz365
4 ай бұрын
@@hannesRSA aww
Peace be with you ❤
I get bullied all the time from the Athletics Australia community that’s why I’m so close to ending it there are no mental health services there available for athletes
Nothing can stop it
We are all connected abd entangled.
People.should be in control when to end their lives
Ask for help guys 🥺 and keep exposing this until you find help
Ben❤
Don't stress my fellow robots I died I was beaten to death and now I'm in another program life goes on😊
@personal9146
8 ай бұрын
I really hope it doesn’t
Pretty sure the dad didn’t step up that’s why his son is gone.
why would he chose that path. i wonder
@youcef4593
6 ай бұрын
Why wouldn't he? Life is suffering and reproducing is a crime.
@foodhealth4253
4 ай бұрын
You must be a female.
@antinatalistwitch111
Ай бұрын
@@youcef4593Humans have been repeating the same garbage on earth for THOUSANDS of years. Birth, suffer & death. According to humans, the definition of insanity is repeating the same cycle over and over again expecting different results, yet the humam species refuses to see themselves as insane, insteHumans have been repeating the same garbage on earth for THOUSANDS of years. Birth, suffer & death. According to humans, the definition of insanity is repeating the same cycle over and over again, expecting different results, yet the human species refuses to see themselves as insane. Instead, they arrogantly consider themselves intelligent!!!😂 learn Antinatalism and stop unnecessarily reproducing!
@antinatalistwitch111
Ай бұрын
@@youcef4593Humans have been repeating the same garbage on earth for THOUSANDS of years. Birth, suffer & death. According to humans, the definition of insanity is repeating the same cycle over and over again, expecting different results, yet the human species refuses to see themselves as insane. Instead, they arrogantly consider themselves intelligent!!!😂
Depression/suicide jokes are basically yo mama jokes of our generation - they're lazy, unfunny and useless... Just like me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@gabriella1459
23 күн бұрын
are you okay 😭
@chuck4394
23 күн бұрын
@@gabriella1459 I've realized that suicide would solve all my problems.... ...if I could just get the right people to try it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I am sorry for your loss & my heart goes out to your family but only the dumb lose value in life any other smart person would opt for the help given
@Slidehhy
10 ай бұрын
You don't know peoples situations
@DinaalSAVAGE4321
10 ай бұрын
@@Slidehhy True. They probably did go through some tough time. But there is a lifeline for them to call
@cheesycat8258
10 ай бұрын
I’m sorry but as someone who is currently suicidal and lacks patience, this comment is disgusting. Imagine being in so much anguish that you’re considering ending your life and someone calls you dumb for that. As if these people aren’t suffering enough. As if simply reaching out for help is a magical solution that makes suicidality and mental illness go away. As if help is even available for everyone! If anyone here is struggling with suicidal thoughts I do urge you to get help where you can. Friends, family, doctor, therapist, teacher, anyone you think will be supportive. There won’t be instant relief but it’s often possible to work towards feeling better. And to those people who don’t understand mental illness or suicide, please refrain from commenting something judgemental and consider doing some self-education. Again I apologize as I’m usually kinder but I’m very tired right now and not willing to tolerate words that could cause so much harm.
@DinaalSAVAGE4321
10 ай бұрын
@@cheesycat8258 That’s what I said. If you have suicidal thoughts, please find the right help. Sorry if I was a bit harsh back there but technically, knowing there’s help out there and just avoiding it, is not going to work. So, technically it is dumb to not reach out to help.
@sylvia4179
8 ай бұрын
@@DinaalSAVAGE4321 you are so out of line calling people dumb do you have any idea how ignorant you are You're the one who needs help like you said there's places to call lines for help and you're the one that needs to use that line you just don't get it there's a problem with you
Womp womp
Wasmthe son a closeted homosexual????
@andrewusa14
13 күн бұрын
Bro wtf
@petradoots584
12 күн бұрын
Often american closeted homosexuals cannot deal.with their gender and sexuality issues....
Человек создает искусственный интеллект, покоряет космос, другие планеты, но мы люди не можем помочь тем кто рядом, кто так сильно нуждается в поддержки и помощи, тем чья Боль становится Сильней чем страх.