Suicide

"A permanent solution to a temporary problem."  This is a common phrase used to describe suicide.  In general, I think it's good.  It highlights for people who are probably not thinking as clearly as they should be that suicide is not a good answer.  But, in my opinion, it falls short.  The reason is that I believe that many (most?) people who are having suicidal thoughts believe that this is how they will always feel.  So they don't think they have a temporary problem.  They think they have a permanent problem.  Something that I'd like to get out into the collective consciousness is that this is not true.  Anyone can learn how to feel better by achieving emotional health.  It will be hard.  It will probably take a long time.  It won't be fun.  But it can happen.  

So, if you're suicidal, or if you know someone who is, know that life does not have to be dominated by bad emotions.  Just like learning how to ride a bike, you can learn how to feel good.