Why do some suicides spark a contagion while others don’t?

[Weebster]

I wonder if i'll unknowingly start a small exodus from this life.

 

[Pluto]

This is an interesting question but would likely have an infinitely complicated answer.

A myriad of other factors - social, socioeconomic, genetic, cultural, psychological - have to be somewhat primed in order for a suicide to trigger a series of copycat suicides. It was noted in the '90s that even Kurt Cobain's death did not particularly lead to many copycat suicides.

And yet, in a suburb where I used to live, there was a number of schoolchildren who CTB-ed in a row from the same school; the suburb happened to be quite far from the city and all would have the common theme of parents who were too busy commuting to be emotionally available.

 

[whatevs]

I wonder if i'll unknowingly start a small exodus from this life.

The short answer is no. You need to pick more realistic targets for narcissistic supply.

 

[myopybyproxy]

micronesia (read the tipping point by malcolm gladwell)

in short, the subculture or section of society that you inhabit must be conducive to copycats suicides. it probably also helps if you're famous

 

[Weebster]

The short answer is no. You need to pick more realistic targets for narcissistic supply.

Fine. Whole countries (small ones) will exit this life after being grief stricken by the news article detailing my tragic life and death.

micronesia (read the tipping point by malcolm gladwell)

in short, the subculture or section of society that you inhabit must be conducive to copycats suicides. it probably also helps if you're famous

I'm famous in my mind.