The Paradox of Eternal Despair
Discussing such a question, one can note that the problem of suicide is not merely a matter of losing the taste for life, but rather a reflection of deep inner contradictions and despair. In the case of a vampire, whose existence is defined by eternity, suicide appears as a paradoxical phenomenon. On one hand, immortality—as reflected in the following thought—means that "Eternal life is not the same life as we know from earthly experience, merely multiplied by an infinity. It is another life. And 'this, current life,' fortunately, is finite, exhaustible" (source: link txt), which implies a qualitative difference from ordinary human existence. This distinction suggests that the emotional and spiritual experiences of a vampire are governed by different laws.On the other hand, even if, over the course of eternity, there comes a moment when contradictions, mental torment, and the loss of hope become insurmountable, then—as metaphorically described in another excerpt—suicide can be perceived as a way to free oneself from "contradictions and suffering":"They say that when a scorpion is caught, it strikes itself in the head with its venomous tail to rid itself of its enemy, releasing its own venom upon itself. Similarly, a suicide wishes to depart from contradictions and suffering, from disappointments and disgrace, from deceit and emotional pain into a metaphysical void as illusory as its former life." (source: link txt, page: 158)Thus, one can conclude that from a philosophical point of view, even a supernatural being endowed with eternal life may be capable of committing suicide if internal contradictions and torment become insurmountable. Moreover, the very notion of "eternal life" turns out to be different from earthly experience; it possesses a distinct character and may give rise to unique forms of mental crisis, ultimately not excluding the possibility of self-destruction.Supporting citation(s):"Eternal life is not the same life as we know from earthly experience, merely multiplied by an infinity. It is another life. And 'this, current life,' fortunately, is finite, exhaustible." (source: link txt)"They say that when a scorpion is caught, it strikes itself in the head with its venomous tail to rid itself of its enemy, releasing its own venom upon itself. Similarly, a suicide wishes to depart from contradictions and suffering, from disappointments and disgrace, from deceit and emotional pain into a metaphysical void as illusory as its former life." (source: link txt, page: 158)