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Is suicide hereditary? This is a question many people are asking themselves since Dana Plato and her son committed suicide.

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neon22 | 2 years ago
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There has been several studies over the years that seem to have found a genetic hereditary marker linked to suicide. At this time these correlations have not been universally accepted. One of the latest studies purports to find a match on Chromosome 2 at DNA marker D2S1777 (region 2p12). However this could also be related to Bipolar disorder.

There are many myths about Suicide. They prevent effective treatment or intervention.
Educate yourself here: http://www.wordworx.co.nz/myths.html

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dnatureofdtrain | 2 years ago
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My answer would be No, Suicide is not hereditary.. However, Mental Health issues that make a person more prone to comitting suicide. Are. Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia... As well as many others that have the heridary chance can lead to a person being more prone.

A person attempts suicide, when all abilities to cope with the current pain are not present..

Some plan it for months, others snap in anger for the moment, and that is it...

I have myself fought the suicidal battle..
As I around age 13 was diagnosed with severe depression. I know what it is like to be serious about it and plot it and failed attempted..

I went to therapy got the help and support I needed 4 years later had nothing more than mild Seasonal Affective Disorder type of Depression .. I have had my emotional bouts of feeling that way again on and off.. However, What I know now that I did not know around the age of 13 is the coping skills I learned.. So I will not ever revisit those days of making or plotting attempts.

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