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deCypher said:
I've visited some portions of the lower astral planes that I'd call "Hell realms", and like another poster has mentioned, withdrawal from hard drugs such as opiates certainly makes this life into a Hell of sorts.

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Most NDEs (Near Death Experiences) are pleasant and even blissful, but several studies have collected accounts of hellish experiences.  These include cold grayness, nothingness and frightful vacuums, as well as chattering demons, black pits, naked zombie-like creatures, people chained and tormented and other symbols of traditional hell.  According to some estimates as many as 15% of NDEs are hellish, but it is difficult to be accurate because people may be keen to forget them and unwilling to talk about them.  Interestingly, suicide attempters generally report positive NDEs and are less likely to try to kill themselves again.

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-Susan Blackmore, Consciousness: An Introduction

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c0sm0nautt said:
I'd assume most suicide victims are generally harmless victims who are simply too emotionally sensitive to handle the harshness of physical reality.

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I agree.  I feel sorry for people that get to the point of attempting to end their lives.  I've been there.