Terribly sad video

Neither of us will agree on this, i respect your opinions though.

 

Thank you.

 

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I thought the same Jay but then I did a bit of reading about it and apparently they did intervene whenever they could by alerting the bridge's 'suicide prevention' team (yes they apparently have people employed to do that). They filmed everybody on the bridge with a wide angled lens so some of the deaths you see are caught more by luck then by actually aiming at that specific person while the others are filmed to show the emotions of people because the bridge is also a popular place for people to go and think and reflect on things rather than them filming hoping for them to jump. The man in black at the end for example, they filmed him for 90 minutes because they thought he looked deep in thought, troubled, deep and interesting. They claim that they didn't realise he was actually going to jump until he climbed up and did it. In all cases where they claim to have known they phoned for help.

 

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Was driving to work over the M1 at jtn 37 when it was blocked off.I did see the guy stood on the barrier but they (the police) managed to talk him down. Even to consider ending it all must be the time to ask for help,to go beyond that and take it to the next stage is rock bottom. Just so many stresses on people in this so called modern world we live in.

 

One man went to the bridge to kill himself but wasn't 100% sure, he was stood there considering it, looking over the bridge and clearly distressed (according to him), a tourist came over to him and instead of asking if he was ok asked if he would take their picture. He says that was the final straw and so he jumped. A second later he realised he'd made a mistake and prayed that he'd survive as well as turning himself to make sure he was feet first. Fortunately for him he did survive.

The man at the end seemed like he really wasn't sure that he wanted to do it. He walked around the bridge for 90 minutes deep in thought and then (which you don't see in that clip) sat on the railings with his back to the water, lifted himself up and instantly fell backwards. It seems clear that he knew he couldn't think about it or he'd never do it so he just lifted himself up and jumped, no thought, no final moment of consideration, just up and off before he had time to think.

 

I used to be like you, thankfully I've learnt and grown as a person. I'm sure a lot of people would disagree with that or at least say not by a lot but I think I have.

 

For me, life is the most precious thing in the world. In the last 3 months I have lost my mum due to multiple organ failure, a very close family friend who I've known all my life, and also a work colleague. Both of those 2 died of cancer. Each of those 3 people would have given anything to be able to live.
I won't say my feelings about suicide as I was shot down by many when Speed did it, but when people you know and love would have given anything to live, you kind of lose all sympathy for those who want to end theirs. Sorry, but my whole thoughts on life have changed in the last 3 months. Live for now as you never know when it's your last

 

Sorry to hear all that Doddy. I do think you have to appreciate that a lot of people who commit suicide are also suffering from an illness - a mental one. This illness stops their ability to think rationally

 

Is GreekMan a troll?

There was a very similar alleged Greek kebab seller on the MillersMad forum a few years back, always came out with ridiculous and controversial statements to get a reaction.

Or maybe it's some sort of Greek foot-in-mouth disease like Prince Phillip's got.

 

Ive been called many things in my time on here, thereev, lovely person, **** etc but a Troll is a new one i can add to my list.

 

Sorry to hear your story Doddy, as we grow older, sadly we are affected more and more by events as you have described. Unfortunately not everyone is as strong as you, and are affected in different ways. You clearly have a strong family and friends to support you. Even writing about your experience on here is a good release, I know, because my brother at 55 is suffering from cancer, and we are grateful for every day that he is with us. Your philosopy is right, live for today for one day it will be your last. But try to have a little compassion for those that cant cope.