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In a 2001 University of Houston study of 153 survivors of nearly lethal attempts between the ages of 13 and 34, only 13 percent reported having contemplated their act for eight hours or longer. To the contrary, 70 percent set the interval between deciding to kill themselves and acting at less than an hour, including an astonishing 24 percent who pegged the interval at less than five minutes.
A surprising
article about the nature, methods, and deterrence of suicide.
posted to MetaFilter by Who_Am_I
at 11:41 AM on July 7, 2008
(65 comments)
How can I stop caring what other people think, or might think, about me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by gb77
at 1:57 PM on July 4, 2008
(33 comments)
A question about creating literary mythologies and the antagonistic forces within them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Navelgazer
at 10:30 PM on July 4, 2008
(17 comments)
How do I get over my hang ups and start to live?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 3:09 PM on July 5, 2008
(23 comments)
I'm building a computer. What do I need to know?
posted to Ask Metafilter by katrielalex
at 6:54 AM on July 6, 2008
(32 comments)
How do I improve my writing skills beyond the good-enough-for-a-student level when my school seems neither interested nor capable of teaching me?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Jacqueline
at 6:23 AM on July 7, 2008
(32 comments)
Terence Gray was an English born aristocrat of an Irish family. He tried his hand at Egyptology, drama and theater, but gave it up to keep the family vineyards in the Monaco. He owned the
winner of the 1957 Ascot Gold cup.
He also became a mystic.
posted to MetaFilter by fcummins
at 12:58 PM on July 1, 2008
(9 comments)
Blogs that teach?
posted to Ask Metafilter by btkuhn
at 4:59 PM on June 30, 2008
(11 comments)
Recommend me some SF/Fantasy books that deal with "lost civilizations"
posted to Ask Metafilter by papercake
at 9:44 AM on June 27, 2008
(33 comments)
My life is stuck and it's making me feel incredibly depressed. Help me see the light and get on track for getting out of here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by actionpact
at 11:10 AM on June 26, 2008
(32 comments)
I seriously need some inspiration here. I'm female, 32, single, miserable in my job, cannot seem to get it together, and don't seem to find enough hours in the day to simply HANDLE MY LIFE.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 6:20 PM on June 25, 2008
(37 comments)
"When my daughter Alison was born, in the tradition of a new parent, I began to photograph her, initially in a separate and private body of work. However, in the process of documenting Alison's growth, I developed a passionate interest in human relationships and capturing intimate moments in the lives of family and friends...." A haunting photographic essay from
Jack Radcliffe.
posted to MetaFilter by dersins
at 9:42 AM on June 24, 2008
(45 comments)
Favorite books or websites dealing with good muscle-building nutrition?
posted to Ask Metafilter by 2or3whiskeysodas
at 8:59 AM on June 24, 2008
(16 comments)
I'm trying to figure out how to be less paranoid and obsessive and how to not replay past and future negative scenarios in my head constantly – eventually getting myself in trouble. Often, I go over negative things that I've overheard or have suspicions about, and negative recent occurrences (like getting fired recently or conversations that might have left me in a bad light in someone else’s view). I feel paranoid about anything I cannot control and have ever had problems with perhaps. I was recently fired from a job for generally being too confrontational with my boss about things I saw going wrong and things I was feeling paranoid about. The thing is -- the paranoia is somewhat justified, and I have a hard time believing that it's possible not to worry about stuff all the time. And now at my new job I feel that I’m at risk of the same behavior, feeling jaded already about my new work situation and worrying constantly about everything in my life (and about not having a life, and even about worrying too much itself!) – how can I feel more relaxed and just chill out?
posted to Ask Metafilter by albatross5000
at 2:12 PM on June 23, 2008
(10 comments)
I am looking for experiments, useful tricks, and fun things to try out, using my biological cycles, chemistry and anatomy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bobobox
at 10:39 AM on June 16, 2008
(11 comments)
Has anyone here ever actually learned to be more optimistic?
posted to Ask Metafilter by katyjack
at 9:30 AM on June 20, 2008
(42 comments)
How do you get back in the swing of things - catch up on work, personal goals and commitments after getting lost/overwhelmed/giving up etc..?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jeffe
at 8:47 AM on June 17, 2008
(16 comments)
What's the best way to organize and re-tag my enormous MP3 library? (iTunes, Mac 10.5, 20k+ songs)
posted to Ask Metafilter by cosmic osmo
at 1:53 PM on June 15, 2008
(21 comments)
I'm a single guy living alone. I need to start cooking for myself because I spend too much money on food, and most of what I eat is kinda bad for me. However, I hate doing dishes and don't have much time to cook. What foods/recipes would you suggest?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Afroblanco
at 12:03 PM on June 18, 2008
(39 comments)
Help me find real-world magic items.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MrVisible
at 12:34 PM on June 17, 2008
(47 comments)
How can I build some upper body/arm strength without going to the gym to lift weights?
posted to Ask Metafilter by All.star
at 8:47 PM on June 17, 2008
(22 comments)
Why are 99% of service businesses open only at inconvenient times?
posted to Ask Metafilter by toastchee
at 4:23 AM on June 18, 2008
(34 comments)
School me on the classics of classical music. What are the top ten recordings that someone who knows nothing about classical music should own?
posted to Ask Metafilter by gnutron
at 4:27 PM on June 16, 2008
(42 comments)
Soft talker here. Any methods/courses/books/exercises that might help me develop better voice projection?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Bardolph
at 10:25 AM on June 16, 2008
(13 comments)
How do I take better care of my pearly yellows?
posted to Ask Metafilter by The ____ of Justice
at 9:17 PM on June 15, 2008
(19 comments)
I am a useless procrastinator, I see it happening, and I can see the outcome but I can't help it, I feel out of control almost. It's something I tend to deal with okay at work (a more direct task-based environment I guess) but at home it's terrible.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 5:14 AM on June 16, 2008
(24 comments)
I need help learning to plan meals, both to improve nutrition and cut down on costs. I don't want general advice or strategies so much as specific guides and menus. What's out there?
posted to Ask Metafilter by CrayDrygu
at 6:15 PM on June 8, 2008
(12 comments)
The barbecue season is upon us (at least in the northern hemisphere), and I'm now in a place that allows outdoor grilling, but I'm a neophyte when it comes to BBQ sauces and rubs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by netbros
at 5:08 AM on June 12, 2008
(26 comments)
Simple, easy and elegant recipes that are always crowd pleasers: What are yours?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Carialle
at 10:28 AM on June 11, 2008
(49 comments)
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
"My mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it: in a swiftly moving stream of particles. Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a Jet Ski."
posted to MetaFilter by WCityMike
at 9:37 AM on June 10, 2008
(86 comments)
Any lists of super simple meals?
posted to Ask Metafilter by jesirose
at 12:24 AM on June 7, 2008
(44 comments)
Help me learn to love baseball please.
posted to Ask Metafilter by willie11
at 7:44 AM on June 9, 2008
(54 comments)
Can someone figure out why Word 2008 on the Mac keeps my newly opened doc behind previously opened docs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by fenriq
at 2:54 PM on June 8, 2008
(5 comments)
How can I buy a bicycle sight unseen? I would like a bike for short (two- or three-mile) hops on country roads -- think quick trips to the grocery store. I know nothing about bicycles, but would like to buy used and inexpensively, with luck, via Craigslist. It will be a long while before I can get to a bike shop to get fitted. So what do I need to know/ask before I make the trek to check out a bike in an ad? There is
posted to Ask Metafilter by MonkeyToes
at 6:53 PM on June 8, 2008
(12 comments)
Personal Finance Filter: Is there an application that can help me track money in separate accounts AND what that money is earmarked for AND keep a log of the movements?
posted to Ask Metafilter by forthright
at 8:26 PM on May 29, 2008
(9 comments)
"I have never had an accident where I have pressed a button and accidentally sent seven chapters into cyberspace, never to be seen again. And have you ever tried to hack into my typewriter? It is very secure," says author Frederick Forsyth. In the computer age,
people still love typewriters. BBC News Magazine examines why, with some interesting comments after the article.
Via.
posted to MetaFilter by amyms
at 11:04 PM on June 5, 2008
(80 comments)
I'm strugging to come to terms with the fact that I've read such a seemingly extraordinary number of books yet seem to remember so very little. The obvious answer is to apply oneself more rigidly, in future, to study; to take notes and review them, etc. However, I really don't feel like writing extensive plot summaries every time I read a book, neither does this help me deal with the very distressing realisation that I don't know as much as I should do.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Zé Pequeno
at 11:05 AM on June 5, 2008
(22 comments)
What sort of things do you do, besides a vigorous romp in the hay, that leave you feeling so utterly relaxed and happy that your glow is obvious to random passers-by? What makes your inner light shine so bright that it's utterly contagious?
posted to Ask Metafilter by freshwater_pr0n
at 6:14 PM on June 5, 2008
(56 comments)
How can I be better at math? I don't hate it, but I'm not good at it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Phalene
at 7:32 PM on June 5, 2008
(21 comments)
How do you learn to feel comfortable with yourself?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 7:43 PM on June 5, 2008
(18 comments)
I'm interested in becoming more organized and consistent with my housework routine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by amyms
at 12:42 AM on June 6, 2008
(15 comments)
How do I select a health insurance policy?
My new boss doesn't participate in a group health plan. He will pay for my insurance, but I'm in charge of researching and selecting a plan. I wish I didn't have to do this, but I like the job so I'm cool with it. (I have COBRA now until whatever new plan I choose kicks in).
How do I even begin looking? Is there a reputable website to go to to get quotes? I'm open to something like a Health Savings Account, but again, I'm at a loss for how to begin looking. It would be a family policy, if that matters.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous
at 6:07 AM on June 6, 2008
(7 comments)
Life kicked me in the teeth, but I've got work to do. I don't need anyone to cheer me up, I'm just looking for a specific bit of advice:
how do you get things done when you're depressed?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nebulawindphone
at 4:21 PM on June 1, 2008
(39 comments)
