[varyouga]

Not to sound harsh,but I think “I would have made bad things happen” would be a more appropriate phrase.

I never wanted to shoot anyone else. I was fighting depression and almost lost the battle that day. You're not the same person when the disease takes control.

Does that mean that you decided not to complete a purchase and that you don't own a gun today?

I don't own one today for the above reason. I'm more scared of myself than the very small handful of crimes that happen in this town.

I feel good now but want to wait a few years to make sure symptoms don't come back. I didn't take any of the meds but changed my diet to natural vitamin-rich foods instead.

IMO, all the extreme junk food I used to eat caused the depression. There are lots of chemicals in food that are never tested for psychological effects.

[the lastbestlady]

Sorry about your depression and I am glad you’re doing better.

I guess my question is why would NOT having a gun prevent someone from taking their own life? People commit suicide in a variety of ways....why would the presence/absence of a gun make that big a difference?