Joy Division stars reflect on Ian Curtis’ suicide during 42nd anniversary event

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a member of Joy Division due to epilepsy and the heavy medication used to treat it. These medications altered his personality, leading to depression and relationship issues. The guilt from these problems may have contributed to his decision to take his own life, highlighting the broader impact of suicide on friends and family.

What were some of the relationship problems mentioned, and how might they have been exacerbated?

In what ways can the impact of suicide extend beyond the individual?