i googled... 'why do people commit...

suicide.

I was trying to explain it to a friend yesterday. And so I thought there might be a more professional video about it or something.

To my surprise, I couldn't find the explanation I was looking for.

It's obvious to me why we commit suicide.

We are herd animals. Much of our behavior is built into us for the benefit of herd survival. This is why people are instinctively willing to die for their nation/etc. keep the herd alive.

We also have a thing in our brain that tells us just how much we contribute to the 'herd'. If the people around you in your 'herd' are telling you that you are a great and valuable person, this thing in your brain releases chemicals that make you feel good and healthy.

If the people around you tell you that you are worthless to your herd, this thing in your head releases chemicals that make you feel bad and make you unhealthy.

To the point where you kill yourself.

The reason for this is obvious. Worthless members of the herd or members of the herd that HURT the herd, like perverts, etc. get sick and die or commit suicide. This way only valuable, contributing members of the herd live and thrive.

Simple. Obvious.

Do scientists not understand this? WTF