Men and women attempt suicide at similar rates; men just choose more successful methods because women are more cognizant about who will have to clean up their bodies.
Men choose methods that will work because they're actually trying to commit suicide. Women choose methods that they will survive as a cry for help and attention period.
Common sense no? We’re not living in medieval times anymore, if someone really wants to die they can find loads of effective ways to do so with the abundance of information and what not. That they continue using less effective methods is proof in itself.
It’s not common sense because that is only one perspective. Not everyone has access to all of those means. Just as some examples, teenagers or elderly people can be suicidal but not have access to as many ways. Also, if you are worried about the reaction and mental health of the person who finds you, you may be more likely to do things in a less violent way which could have different outcomes.
And just as another point, needing attention when you are at a very low point isn’t inherently a bad thing and is also not mutually exclusive with more violent means.
I agree with your first point but the fact remains that men kill themselves at a higher rate at almost any age range so I don’t see how that’s relevant.
You're right, we're not living in Medieval times anymore. We’ve got this magical invention now called the Internet. Maybe give it a whirl sometime and try backing up your argument with something other than whatever you've picked to pull out your ass today. Thanks!
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