To want to slap this 'friend'

[CundtBake]

Ok, Facebook related please forgive me.

Following the sad news of Robin Williams death someone who I am friendly with posted a status calling him a coward, saying anyone who tries to kill them self is a coward and an idiot.

I texted him saying he was out of order, clearly has no idea what he's talking about and needs to educate himself and stop being a prick. He replied 'it's not new news I've always been honest on my opinions on this subject'

I was sectioned a few years ago after struggling severely with depression and anxiety and trying to kill myself numerous times. But even if I hadn't AIBU to think he's an idiot and not want to be friendly with him anymore?

Yes, he's an idiot.

Whether it is selfish or isn't is largely irrelevant to be honest. When someone has gotten to the point that they are so depressed they take their own life they are ill.

Calling them selfish after the fact doesn't achieve anything positive, so why do it?

YANBU.
And even if it was coming from his own grief as anger, did he think about how hurtful that could be to someone who read it? Or did he just not care? Because that makes him the selfish one.

May have to hide this thread, too close to home here also.

I really do not think a person about to kill themselves is usually thinking "oh I know, I'll kill myself because it will benefit me greatly and I don't care that it will cause massive devastation to the people who love me"
As said upthread, many think they are being a burden and that others are better off without them. Unable to think rationally at the time because they are not well.

He has obviously been very fortunate in life to have not suffered with depression himself to be making such small minded comments. I just hope he never finds himself in the position of feeling so hopeless you take your own life. RIP Robin Williams a sad loss x

Thanks Adam and others.

I have felt a little better reading the thread. There was no way I could have gone out today - would have only resulted in me spending money.

So reading this thread has made me feel less alone. I put a film on in the late afternoon - Prince Caspian - so that helped too.

And then DH was home from work. This always makes things better. I'm sure he doesn't realise the effect he has on me, and I don't think I can express it to him. It's our 16th wedding anniversary on Friday, and the only thing to look forward to is me telling him the delights of going to sign on!! Can't afford to go anywhere or even but in a nice dinner.

What a fucking disaster zone!!