Stop Suicide

Stop Suicide


“People do not die from SUICIDE they die due to SADNESS”

“PAIN is temporary, SUICIDE is permanent”. Don’t Do It!!!

“Think of all the beauty still left around you, and be happy”


Why Do People Commit Suicide???

Suicide is the third leading cause of death. One question everyone asks: Why that person committed suicide??? But the answer is complex!!!

Depression: Depression is found to be major cause of suicide; untreated depression can lead to higher risk of suicide. Deep emotional pain often pays a significant role in suicidal behavior and risk of suicide.

Impulsiveness: Sometimes person commit suicide impulsively on petty issues.

Hopelessness: People commit suicide when they feel that “they have lost all hope” and overshadow all of the good things in their life.

Fear of Failure and Actual Failure: Sometimes they commit suicide just because they have fear of loss like-Losing job or income or any big financial loss, academic failure, break ups or failure in love relationship, shaming or humiliation etc. may be other reasons.

Illness: Many people who suffer chronic pain or severe illness commit suicide.

Medication: Some medications, such as antidepressants, can cause some people to experience suicidal feelings. This side effect is associated with a type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But all antidepressant have this as possible risk. Some antipsychotic medications and mood stabilizers also cause some people to experience suicidal feelings.

Warning Signs of Suicide 

The Red Flag Feelings & Behaviors that may require Immediate Attention

1.  Inability to Sleep or sleeping too much.

2.  Social withdrawing and, isolated most of the time.

3. Feeling down, hopeless or helpless most of the time. Having no purpose in life.

4.  Concentration problems that are interfering with their work or home life.

5.  Poor self-care.

6.  Using nicotine, food, drugs or alcohol to cope with difficult emotions.

7.  Negative self-destructive thoughts or fears.

8.  Thoughts of death or suicide. Looking for a way to kill oneself. Suicidal plans and attempts.

9.  Talking about wanting to die. Talking about being burden to others.

10. Acting anxious, agitated.

11. Displaying extreme mood swings.

If you identify with any of these red flag symptoms, it is best to take these signs seriously and consider making an appointment with a mental health professional.

How to Protect

1. Strong Social Support System-provide strong connections to family and community support.

2. Providing professional mental health and other clinical interventions immediately.

3. Restricted access to lethal means of suicide.

4. Development of problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

5. Religious and cultural beliefs and example that discouraging suicide.

6. Handling problems in a non-violent way.

7. Learn self-preservation skills.

8.  Provide examples of inspiring models who have struggled hard in their life.

9. Learning optimistic attitude for life and future.

10. Lowering the high aspiration, and stop expecting too much in life.

 


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