On the Topic of Suicide Prevention

[@GeahkBurchill]

There is one aspect to suicide prevention that I never hear anyone talk about. That is the fear of having one's choice taken away if they admit to thinking about suicide. For many people talking about it brings the fear of having one's freedom taken away. The worry that someone will call the cops and they'll put you in a mental hospital or a holding tank, etc. The fear that it goes on your permanent record and people will always be watching you. You may be permanently labeled "A danger to themselves". People will keep things to themselves and go through a lot to avoid that.

[@brinsingrflamme5822]

It is the first time I see a comment so true about suicide ... When you admit your are suicidal to society, your greatest fear is to labelled for your entire life as unstable and be trapped into a mechanism that you do not understand but that takes your freedom away .

[@Blue-ev5ow]

Geahk Burchill accurate.

[@CodeDarkBlue]

+Geahk Burchill EXACTLY THIS!

[@AxeLady66]

I agree. Never again.

[@chanelg376]

Sometimes I feel like if you have that one person who notices your mental state actually does the opposite of what the desired or expected outcome.Preventing suicide of many ppl is a tricky thing because ppl have different views on life and living in society. If one person who feels they generally trying to help that person out they may fail because the person they’re helping may take it the wrong way.

[@aaronwhite5696]

i used to be suicidal and that guy that sat alone in high school that nobody talked to but now im willing to sit down with someone no one ever talked to and be a friend with that person... i dont want anyone to feel the way i did...

[@CodeDarkBlue]

I've been suicidal off-and-on for almost 5 years now. I keep finding small things to live for - movies I want to see, streamers, new episodes of shows I like, etc. It really doesn't get better for everyone, though. I'm not that naive.

[@halo2rocks76]

One other "little moment" (escapism) is being present to the moment, which is the state of non-thinking. It happens when you are checking if you're breathing/focusing intensely on inhaling and exhaling...which calms you down...look up "the power of now" by éckartole and look up "present to the moment rsdfreetour"

[@dantheman6448]

Stress and responsibilities... sigh

[@gtgamingmatthias816]

same

[@dragontalon100]

I worked at a restaurant when I was in high school and was a cook. A kid a couple of class behind me also worked there. A night I looked to the dish washing area where he worked and he was eating out of the bus tubs. I went to my manager and told her to give him all my meals for the week and take it off my check. It made me fell so good to help someone in need. Love your show boogie keep it up!

[@sindrevalheim7694]

"Shut the FUCK up!" I got goosebumps...

[@Goobian]

The last time I was severely depressed it was because I was in love with someone that broke up with me and I felt I couldn't move on with my life. I thought everything you can think of that is encouraging and heard what people said. It didn't help. I listened to break up songs and had a pity party. Tried to fake it like I was all better, and I was in pain inside. I am over them enough to live my life, but I still miss them and wonder about them sometimes. But yeah life has ups and downs.

[@alxjones]

One of the things I have always thought of that prevented me from ever really seriously considering suicide is how completely selfish it is. How you word it at the end there is a perfect representation of what is happening. Thanks for spreading the word.

[@Macdadz67]

I always like your videos where you talk about sensitive topics, your intelligent, insightful and very empathetic.

[@TheTotalDeuce]

We need people like boogie2988.

[@TheMrExemplar]

TotalDeuce world would collapse

[@FuzzySoulTiger]

i've been at that point several times in high school especially after a classmate of mines committed suicide. good going in bringing up the subject. there are people who want to talk about it and needs encouragement. Life IS worth living.

[@suicide-preventionresource7134]

Thank you so much for this.

[@jopiira]

Right words man... I was in counseling one day and it was my shittest day when she did "dig up" all bad things from my teen ages when I did have very bad eye sight. Before counseling I had forgotten all things. People, keep positive attitude, if someone have now bad times, allways remember that better day will come. PS: My eye sight is now normal and I used to be construction worker and now I am studying to be a batchler of construction management...

[@martinkarlsson1456]

I absolutely agree with you. I never really understood the need that some people seem to have to comment on others appearance. To pull out your cellphone in order to take a picture, just to let someone - who isn't even there know your judgmental fucking opinion about the way someone looks? that is really fucked up and pathetic. What is the big deal about shaming overweight people? I mean, they know they are overweight. It's certainly not anyone else's problem. It's just as fucked up as to shame or make fun of someone with bi-polar disorder or depression. "Shut the fuck up!" Indeed.

[@XxDXARMYXx]

my mum and dad and i guess myself have all been going through a hard time these past three years and all of a sudden things have started to turn around and if its one thing to remember is that things get better no matter how hard it gets, when your down and out there's only one way and that's up

[@RubberWilbur]

If you've ever contemplated suicide before always just give yourself another day. What do you have to lose?

[@twentynegreencarnivres5492]

I heard from a friend that some of your videos like this were demonetized. (Maybe this was one of them.) By that, I come to think that KZbin is promoting suicide and self-half. How many people do you think this video has helped? I think this video has saved dozens, if not hundreds, of lives and i thank you for that. So KZbin, why are you doing this? These videos are HELPING PEOPLE. They are SAVING PEOPLE. KZbin, you better fix this whole mess you've made, because I, personally, am disgusted by what you've done. boogie, we all appreciate what you and other tubers like you do, so please, don't stop.

[@alakranvenenoso8079]

Amen

[@JessxGaming]

Your videos are very inspiring. I have been dealing with my own demons since I was very young and its a nice breath of fresh air to have people like you who are willing to talk about it.

[@As2piK_YT]

A very smart man ! Good Guy Francis ! Message from Switzerland ;)

[@cum_bubble4633]

His name is actually Steven

[@TuNk1977]

Thank you for your comment. My biggest problem is that I have avoidant personality disorder, witch makes things a bit difficult for me. I have a problem when it's comes to be able to trust someone. I guess being abused and bullied for years and years leaves it's mark on a human being. I feel depressed and I don't know what to do. I've tried to make things better for myself, but I always end up in the evil circle.

[@marcelc8230]

You're very wise Steve. You're my hero.

[@FierceMotorworks]

I love how you're just so honest. other commentators take on names and acts and wont reveal anything about their life, their hobbies, their history. thank you for taking the time to inform us about your life and do it so honestly

[@PureGamerHQ]

Don't Judge him he is an incredible guy.

[@x10secsx]

push past the depression even harder when its hard by doing something active, whether its through talking to people in general conversation or whatever makes you feel happy (not momentarily happy such as playing a game). I have had depression and anxiety (maybe severe I believe) although I have not seen a GP or physologist. So I have learned (for me) that if I talk more in convosations, I can feel myself getting happier and a sense of wellbeing like a snowball effect and its an amazing feeling.

[@ThatBlueAndWhite]

I LOVE how this video ends. Inspirational quotes of 2012

[@emythecupcakelady]

thank you Boogie, i've lost hope a while ago now and I'm not fine, at all, but to see people like you saying such intelligent things, probably changing a couple of people's mind ,its just good to know people like you exist. And that in the future, with the help of people like you, there won't be so much people that are past helping. I love you,man.

[@kevinheatcoat2190]

R.I.P Chris Cornell From Soundgarden and R.I.P Chester Bennington From Linkin Park.

[@d1nf0r3productions]

I know just what you've been talking about. I was close to jump in front of a train once, just because the lack of hope. My depression was so deep that I couldn't imagine a future, or something happy at all. My guilt stopped me to do it, I couldn't stand to know that someone would suffer because of my selfish act. After a couple months i snapped out of it. Tip to you guys: when you are feeling most sad and depressed, find someone and let them guard other you, or stupid things will happen.

[@Willllyerrrd]

You,yes you, I like you. You are a good man.

[@Baddawg_313]

Suicide is my favorite subject. I think about it daily. It has become apart of me over the last decade. Thanks for uploading this video.

[@SRPC21]

Great video mate.

[@michaeleshleman9144]

Suicide is not something can control. But, few have overcome their minds to listen their hearts. Hearts don't stop beating. See the movie "The Patroits" starring Mel Gibson. One brave's family lost his wife & a child boy. He immediately pulled the trigger to his brain. The Preacher tried to explained to him "Time is for mourn." The World stop every time there is a suicide. I'm glad I see the Sun every morning. Always there to comfort me. & the Rock is my Hope.

[@boostedlife3775]

LOVE YOUR VIDS BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR AWESOME!

[@zachsmith2082]

Hey, man. I've only seen your rage quit videos. I had no idea that you were linked and caring to the public like in this video. I appreciate your coming to us. Kudos to you for overcoming your suicidal thoughts. Worlds a better place with you talking with us and sharing your life with us. I also believe that MMORPG's saved my life in many times. Once again, thanks, boss. Keep up the good work.

[@Rustypoo]

grade a?

[@myguydesbob1874]

Yup😀

[@70ssensations]

Boogie, thank you for this. My friend just came out of the closet to his parents and friends. We were extremely good friends and so i knew first. He is part a very christian family and so was afraid to tell his parents but they are extremely supportive. He was inspired by your videos so much. So thank you, 70

[@davo9129]

You know you can enjoy food and get full and it not be unhealthy food right? You make it sound harder than it really is man.

[@animaanalysis]

And clearly you don't know what compulsive eating disorder is or what it can do to someone when paired with anxiety issues or depression.

[@Nijwol707true]

Your video helped me a lot. I have fifteen and I have a pretty low self-estime. It's difficult for me to talk to other people. I have only like 8 friends and never had a girlfriend. If It wasn't because of my family, I wouldn't be in this world anymore

[@xCRANKIT1]

you blow my mind, like.. youve actually made me see EVERYTHING differently and more positively. youre such an inspirational person

[@emmittanervend]

im a cocaine addict. boogie's videos, not only about life's depression, but his comic ones aswell, have made me come through most of the time. really. many times, when i was having the worst of the trips, or when i was depressed, he was there (his videos, at least, i wish i could talk to him someday) to keep me calm, and really focused in breathing, and seeing it through. man, you shoud watch his videos 'advice on succeding and depression' and 'rambling about life, recovery, etc'... they're good

[@MrTosa43]

still watching your vids in 2022. appreciate your content @boogie2988

[@JosheVelox]

I learned from an Abnormal Psych class that hope is the last line of defense. Once someone feels hopelessness, their chances of following through with suicide increases. If there is someone out there who feels like hope is lost, it is not! I promise you...there is hope out there, you gotta look deep down and find it! There is always a person out there who can give it to you.

[@Unmerciful_x]

The world needs more people like this, well spoken and honest. Boogie, lots of respect to you. i'm glad you didn't take your own life this message would have never gotten across to anyone who has seen this... god bless and take care

[@rowloeightyeight3425]

That was super heavy at the end man, the transferrance of pain that you're experiencing onto your loved ones, that's deep Boogie

[@pokekillz805]

I understand the affects of bullying because I was verbally bullied my whole life but killing yourself over it isn't the way, I took up martial arts and that gave me confidence in myself I never knew I had, just find something like a hobby or something you really like to get your mind off of the bullying because killing yourself isn't the answer.

[@Freeloder77]

Last march I took 90 lorazaphan and said goodbye on Facebook. I'm alive today because of those around me. This video truly sums up my experience. Great Job Steve!

[@Bkob1471]

I am a fairly new subscriber of yours, and I am sitting here in awe of this video. I am throughly impressed and have new found respect for you. I completely agree with everything you had to say. Thank You for taking the time to make this and I look forward to more of your content.

[@scompieie]

thank you, thank you ver y much. my friend has tried to take his own life several times and ive helped him overcome doing it but hes always depressed and i feel that this gives me hope that i can help him thew this tough time, so thank you :')

[@ZmanCanTV]

Ive been bullied for anout 5 years now and now that im in high school its gone to greater heights. People tell me i suck at my sport, im fat, im a loser.and ive come to find that its not me that drives them, its their own selfishness.you know?thats my point. if it wasnt selfishness that drove them to do it? what else could it be?But this all started after i went into depression after my dad died. but im coming to find that life is good, and it only gets better.

[@LunarShroud]

Francis brought me to your channel, and Steven kept me watching. I've got a lot of respect for you, keep it up.

[@MattGuyro]

my mother killed herself july,9 2012. She was an alcholic and my whole life i was the only one who understood her and how she felt about her life. Sad part is after she did it, it was a waste of my life to try to help her since i was a kid. I'm 22 now and this will stick forever :( I hate knowing i coundn't do anything to help her

[@RabidKnuck]

I have depression, I've thought about taking my life. but i'll never do it. Thank you for your beautiful words man. much love.

[@RubbleByte]

Pain is weakness leaving the body.

[@user-qm3yy5mh8l]

How?

[@Faize25742]

the theory of law of attraction is that instead of wanting, put your energy into what you wish for, feel how you would feel if you had it, the fact you had no hope left at these phases was like an energy slingshot when you saw your newly found chances of grasping what you have now, the source of energy you positively felt attracted these experiences into your life, in turn allowing you to perform what you once couldn't to achieve them, see what I mean here? :)

[@LumanoidAU]

My father disappeared a lot after he left home. We sort of got used to it, sometimes he'd be away for many weeks at a time and we could not get into contact with him. Eventually we got kinda sick and tired of it and gave up trying to get in contact with him. However the day he killed himself, it was completely different. I don't think you should use that example as to think "They don't care about you". I hope as a father you won't put your family through the crap mine went through.

[@LazyFaux5656]

I was going to do it. On my birthday witch so happens to be the 10th. A lot has happened, thence grandmother called and told me she loved me randomly and we talked about my aunt Marsha. She took her own life 3 days before christmas. Every year we feel as if she is still with us on that day.

[@Goddamnitj]

I love your videos man. I think youre the first person Ive know to actually talk about this. I agree 100 %. The bit about the least compassion...Fuck I cant even describe my thoughts. I wish for everyone to watch this.

[@kingrune46]

I grew up in an abusive home, In my fathers funeral she (my mom) was just standing there smiling, like she had won, my mom hated my guts and tried to kill me several times. So I just stayed out, all the time to get away from her and the shit for a life, so now I want to help other people by becoming a psychiatrist and try to talk people out of their misery.

[@Cloychaix]

lots of love to this guy and all of the human beings that have been trough family or friends taking suicide, and to those that have ben on the edge of suicide

[@Nexus201991]

Have been watching your videos for a long time now (first one was the Francis video) and they are great. Completely agree with everything you say in every single video of yours. You're truly an amazing person.

[@Lunarpac]

That stuff leaves its marks, no doubt. It's most likely a lot easier to talk to others that have similar experiences as you do. It can be very difficult to break a circle like that all on your own, but you don't have to do it on your own. There are people you can talk to, but it can be tough to actually take that step and contact them. Two sites called unsuicide and befrienders (their helplines) got some other alternatives if you don't feel like meeting someone face to face just yet.

[@MrShannonite]

You never lost hope, and you evolved into hope for so many other people. Know that, be proud of it and wear that pride as a badge of honour...You earned it

[@SirSillyBumfluff]

You're a good person man. I've been bullied my whole life, spit on, beaten up because of my weight or because of my parents (who are gay). I've never been able to get to the point where I feel I could actually kill myself because I care about my family. I wish more people could be like you though. My friends all turned on me and I'm pretty low on hope at the moment. Starting College and stuff and dealing with everyone is tough.

[@SuperPEEPS1]

When i first saw your videos about 30min ago i really first thought this guy was just another one of those no life gamers and nothing else, however this video is probably one of the most thoughtful and kind videos i've seen. Even your swearing such as saying stfu was used in a positive way, I think it was really thoughtful you made this video and really does show your a great kind person :)

[@AdakiasTheYoungest]

Boogie is such a great person, and it's such an honor to be able to hear him speak about such an important topic as this. Thanks for this Boogie, sincerely.

[@ApathyC3]

My girlfriend and I have been together for about 6 mounts now and she recently told me about her past and how she was Bi and dealt with very similar problems like feeling different and all those horrible things the mind can pull on an individual. For those who are going through a similar fault in their life remember you are who you are and really no one should tell you differently :) it sure effected me to know this about the one i loved

[@BalancedSpirit79]

You are a wonderful person, Boogie. I wholeheartedly commend you for having the strength to tackle your physical and mental problems. You help give me the strength to tackle mine. Thank you. From the bottom of my soul, I thank you.

[@hound122100]

You are one of best youtubers and people I've ever seen.

[@rougeakai]

Thank you... Two week ago, i received a email from an old friend telling me that I should know that one of my ex (from 7 years ago) commited suicide... I was not in touch with her for two years, but we left in good term and she had met a good guy and everything was looking good! She recently graduated med school for god sake... But I cant help thinking that she gave us signs, years ago, and that she cried for help... I think of it all the time... People has no idea of the impact of theirs words

[@levicollins6351]

I have gone through all of this myself, and many times have a prevented a friend from preventing suicide, and I will keep doing so until the day I die :)

[@Kitharyn]

Your Francis videos are suicide prevention themselves. You bring laughter and happiness to the world with the comedy that you produce. You've probably saved countless lives with the good work that you do. Thank you Boogie2988

[@saturngirl73]

I stood up, clapped and cheered. Steve... Keep it up, man. You have a lot of viewers and if you can help just one of them, this video was well worth it.

[@McCaff617]

I thought your channel was all about Francis, hell I even thought he was a real person, but actually looking at your channel and seeing the type of person you are has made me a subscriber. Thank you for this video.

[@SeniorBrochacho]

once again dude,bringing a positive message! still give you props once again for opening up to us and sharing your experience,takes a lot and I appreciate it boogie.keep up the good work and keep being yourself,you are very much wanted and needed here!

[@JustSomeGoy]

I'm too much of a coward to commit suicide, I know it would hurt the people around me more than myself, my birthday and Christmas is the worst times for me.

[@MrStreager]

When someone asks if they could have done something to change things, most of the time the answer would be yes. But the question then becomes should they have done anything? Normally that answer is no. People are ignored, hated, killed for being different. But if people truly cared, and wanted to help then they would have. It's sad to see someone you care about leave you in pain, but people can't pretend like they care all of the sudden once your gone, when they didn't while you were here.

[@samjl584]

I’m really glad you decided to stay here boogie

[@emptysoul189]

I just started my first year at university about 2 weeks ago now and already there has been 5 suicides. One being right down the hall from my res. Even though I barely knew the person it was still a very dreadful experience.

[@jackpott28]

Love your videos man..Very inspiring. I plan to write about you in my Health classes project about who inspires me!

[@sithass]

It's never bad to reflect on one of the more serious problems that exist within this society. If we view it as another taboo it'll just be passed on like everything else? So I thank Boogie for definitely sharing his compassion and wisdom with us all :)

[@zevverlith]

There's the old saying "Life is like a roller coaster, there are going to be ups, and there are going to be downs." or something like that. The point is, you are going to have downs, you're going to get depressed, and it WILL SUCK. However, you are going to get an up one day, they may be few and far between. When you do though, it is the single greatest feeling in the world, and that is worth living for. Even the most powerful drug can't give you a high that strong.

[@jonmiles7589]

boogie, can i say you are a great human being. when i see the news every day of atrocities worldwide every day, i can safely say that people in this world are as beautiful and amazing a you. what you say makes me smile and close to tears. please keep this up. we love you, and congrats on your engagement. once again, thank you

[@JiangZiViolet]

Beautiful

[@XxUnReALKiNGzxX]

how can you dislike this video honstly Boogie is the man and only speaks the truth boogie i just want to say that thank you for making a change to everyone who watches your video God bless you

[@incompetentlogistics]

It's not so much hope than it is coping abilities. When pain outweighs your ability to cope, you'll reconsider ending your life. One could argue that coping abilities is directly correlated to hope, I'd say it's not, because you could live hopelessly but still, in a pretty miserable way, be able to cope with it.

[@OverDevoted]

My uncle just died, He killed himself, Due to financial troubles. I wish he hadn't. But hes in a better place now. Thank you Boogie.

[@rammeg1]

"If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other cause for prejudice by noon." - Howard Aiken

[@badspazz007]

The only thing that has changed is now i have to feel guilty if i want to end my pain. Isnt it still my personal choice without society and family using guilt to prevent me from ending my pain? I still feel the same pain daily but have to live in guilt if i want to end it. Most people just say "dont do it man it's gonna be ok" becasue it's a human response to help others. It doesnt take my pain away it just feels like a dirty bandaid. Talking to me isnt gonna take away my pain.

[@empireofthesun95]

Hey boogie. I'm gay. I'm the valedictorian of my class. I just want to let you know that when people say all the hate filled things they can imagine, I come back to these videos. You inspire me to make the world a better place. Thank you.

[@brianspoon5007]

me and my brother were in foster care ever since i was 2 and he was 3 ive been in 14 different foster homes and shelters and got adopted in 2012

[@sausilike]

i have a friend that was close to suicide ones. i was not his friend when he was close to suicide, but then he discoverd videogames. He started with age of empiers and later on, other games. his life is awesome now.

[@buddyblair8878]

we need more people like you in this world thanks for being here to open up the subject

[@therealpenns7313]

Watching this in 2023 and the fact that the suicide rate is higher is so fucking sad.

[@MunchyPepper]

When he said the definition of how a suicide occurs I couldn't help but cry, at this very moment I felt those exact feelings. I need someone to talk to but the ones I should be talking to are the ones inflicting the pain. what should I do boogie.. what should I do..

[@klavier285]

Schools need to do something about bullying, they don't know what kind of damage it can have on someone. I was verbally abused for my entire fucking life mainly at school and to this day I'm still traumatized from it, and people ask me why I never smile? Only reason why I never killed myself is because I have a good home life but I could completely understand that pushing someone over the edge if they don't have somewhere that they feel safe and comfortable at.

[@mikuhatsune3320]

Boogie, on Sept 28th, all my friends and I wrote love on our wrists. A bunch of other kids @ our school did too. My best friend is bi, and my favorite uncle is gay. I don't understand why some people just don't understand that beneath all of our beliefs and flesh, we're still only human. I respect people based by WHO they are UNDER their skin and sexuality, not things they cannot control. I DO NOT judge people by their weight. But I have hope because of my friends and people like you. Thanks.

[@AlwaysHope_]

I just loved your video. My first time watching. Your wonderful, inspiring ,great communicational skills and lastly you have such compassion. Wow! Sorry to hear you lost your mother because just like your mother I would be proud to have you as my son. God Bless You always. Paula

[@lastandbesthope]

Suicide is a long-term solution to a short term problem. Stay strong. It may not seem worth it now to keep pushing on, but keep in mind there is something, or someone worth living for, and if you get to the point where you don't want to push on, don't even think about going out without trying to talk to those people who you may want to hang out with, and talking to a therapist.

[@Madvillaain]

You're a good man Boogie. You always helped me through rough times. Thank you.

[@Agarcha360]

Only Boggie would sac his 600th video for such a humble cause! You the man, Boogie.

[@slashbash1347]

That's awesome, man! He loves it when things like that happen. Glad you're still with us, brah.