Topic : 07/31 The Bridge Controversy - Tragic Choice

Rick PLEASE call the phone number on your screen. That is the first step in finding more solutions to your problems. I know at this point in your life and depression a phone number seems pointless, but that phone number has helped many people just like you. What more do you have to loose? Give the phone number a try.

I think this is truely tragic, when you can say you did all you could to help by calling the police any time you thought someone crossed the line on the bridge. I understand that there are reasons for documentaries like yours but, watching someone end their life is horrible. My brother committed suicide when he was 23, that was five years ago and the pain from that has not left me or my family. To see this on film for me is disturbing.

Everyone has a different reason why they want to kill themselves.  When I think I have it bad I take the time to help someone in need.  I find then that I am not that bad off. or I think hey I'm not alone.  Talking to someone will help. 

I have to agree with getting someone on the show that is depressed and talk to them to find out what caused it and how to over come it.  If you can get someone on the show that can identify someone else that might be suffering then there would be a better chance for helping.

First and foremost I feel for anyone who has sunk into feeling so low and worthless. I can honestly say I KNOW how you feel. I attempted suicide by overdose about 3.5 years ago. I found my husband cheating and immediately dropped into depression...I was put on AD's which I ultimately used for m y attempt - I swallowed the ENTIRE bottle. As soon as I did it...I envisioned my 2 year old running to my casket shouting 'Mom - 'seepin'...I immedaitely ran out and aadvised those that were with me what I had done. The ambulance came, I was cooperative...I told them I don't want to die, I made a huge mistake. I was released after a few hours.

My attempt was during one of the lowest times in my life...I didn't think I was worth living. I didn't want to put my child through a divorce and actually thought it would be better for him to have 1 parent full-time then to share 2 part-time. I had lost all control and all rational thinking.

Depression is not something you can just 'pull yourself out of'. You NEED help - you NEED a support system and you NEED people to understand.

You may feel as though no one will 'notice' or no one will 'miss' you - but believe me they will. My attempt didn't win my husband back either - we divorced and he married the girl I found him with. I seen the turmoil that my sister and her family went through as I attempted this at her house....she was a wreck! My parents were emotional and my friends were devastated. You WILL be missed, people WILL notice!

I've had thoughts of it time and time again, I think we all do one time or another, but...I remind myself that I got through it once I can do it again....if that doesn't deter my mind...I think of my small child...running ot my casket thinking I'm taking a nap. Wanting mommy to get up and play - that alone, that's something I can't bear to put my child through.

Hang in there...there is help - find someone who can offer support and listen....I'll even lend you my ear/shoulder!

I saw this movie over a year ago when it first came out and thought it was brilliant.  This showed the Bridge authority that there was indeed a problem that they were ignoring.

Many of the families of the people that jumped wanted a barrier place on the bridge to prevent the HUGE numbers of suicides here each year but they were always turned down because...frankly...the brideg wouldn't look as pretty with it.

They talked about this in the film and even discussed a bit about the possibilty of an invisble barrier which was also turned down because of a cost issue.

Many of these people went to this particular bridge because of the romanticised notion of dying on the Golden Gate bridge.  There is another bridge nearby which would produce the same effect but people don't want to die on the lesser known bridge.

This movie does not glorify suicide, it brings the issue to light, gets people talking about it and has put pressure on California dn San Francisco to do their part in stopping this from happening.

The movie is a must see...if you know anyone who is considering suicide (even yourself) I suggest you see this film!