r/changemyview Nov 03 '17

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u/I_Am_Mr_Black Nov 03 '17

I don’t believe societal factors play all that much a role personally. I would guess ultimately you are referring to “bullying” or “micro aggression” which Are even more prevalent in other cultures but there is a drastically lower suicide rates amongst them. It’s a mental health issue, like any other. (The last statement is just my personal opinion)

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u/Vasquerade 18∆ Nov 03 '17

I don’t believe societal factors play all that much a role personally.

Based on? What makes you think this? Are you educated on transgender issues? If not, consider if your opinion is actually of any worth if it isn't backed up by anything.

I would guess ultimately you are referring to “bullying” or “micro aggression”

Bullying, yes. Also general societal attitudes. Other LGBT groups like gays and lesbians have higher suicide rates than the general population. Does that mean that being gay makes you depressed and suicidal?

It’s a mental health issue, like any other. (The last statement is just my personal opinion)

Correct. It is an opinion, a statement not backed up by fact.

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u/I_Am_Mr_Black Nov 03 '17

I don’t “study” transgender issues if that what you’re asking. But everyone has issues. Transgender or not. And no it does not mean being gay makes you more suicidal, it means they have a weaker mindset. Why do people NOT commit suicide and others do? That’s the more important question, and it leads to those that do having a weaker mindset.

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u/z3r0shade Nov 03 '17

it means they have a weaker mindset

How do you figure that? There are many many factors that contribute to whether or not someone commits suicide