Comments on: Preparing my presentation for AAS 2010

By: Rajiv

Rajiv — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:47:55 +0000

Most people who are depressed feel sadness, describing themselves as feeling “miserable”, “empty” or “hopeless”, and report getting little if any pleasure from anything. Many also experience anxiety, anger, or agitation. Depressed people lose the desire to engage in everyday activities, and may have to force themselves to go to school or work, to talk to friends, eat meals, or have sex. Beck (1967) described this state as a “paralysis of will”. Some may experience suicidal thoughts as a way of ultimately escaping their pain. They have lost the will to live, or see ending their lives as the only solution to their troubles.

By: Anthony Pisani

Anthony Pisani — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:41:52 +0000

I’m glad you found it useful. AAS is a wonderful organization–in part because it does an outstanding job of including and connecting clinicians, researchers, AND survivors (friends and family members who have lost someone to suicide). That gives meetings and publications a special feel and keeps everyone connected to the mission.

By: sherwinjtb

sherwinjtb — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:14:46 +0000

I'm a little surprised that there was such an association in existence. I was pretty much just hooked into psychology. The information found from suicidology can help others hopefully. Good luck. Suicide Prevention in Your Life