The Bridge

In San Francisco we have some persons who are very happy and some who are very sad.  Sometimes, it is the same person.  They get very happy with substances, since they cannot find happiness otherwise.  Without the substances, they can get very sad, even suicidal in solutions to unhappiness.  Something does not go their way, or they don't get their plans fulfilled that day.  They get resentful, self-pitying, judgmental, blaming, so they decide to "take it to the bridge."  We have beautiful bridges in San Francisco, such as Golden Gate.  This bridge has a walkway for pedestrians and suicide attempts.  The Bay beneath is cold with terrible currents.  Though pretty to look at, it will pretty much do the job of ending your life just with the fall into the Bay.  I find that the best way to deal with this solution to unhappiness is to talk about it to someone who might understand and not judge you.  They might have a second opinion about what to do that is healthier.  Since I have a fear of heights, the bridge has never been my solution.  Thank you HP for phobias! Take a step over the bridge is a solution.  But I have found there are 12 other steps that solve suicidal thinking.