Suicide, which is simply taking one’s life is a reaction to unbearable life situations. It is the false feeling of a total loss of hope that makes one mistakenly feel that it is the only way out and the ultimate solution; a permanent solution to solving temporary problems that time and perspectives will eventually change.
Research has shown that attempted suicide is more prevalent in women but completed suicide is more common amongst men since men tend to use more lethal methods. Death by suicide is often very tragic because suicide is very preventable. Sadly, it has become a common practice globally amongst people of all ages, races, and gender.
However, many people who have either attempted or contemplated suicide often look back and wonder why they ever considered that option. William Shakespeare’s romanticization of suicide in his play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ goes to make suicide attractive and interesting. But no, it’s not and not often considered as a choice and if it were, it is the worse of all. We are all humans and have our power of freewill to make our choices but
choosing suicide is a poor choice to make not even when you have lost all of your life’s savings or have an incurable disease.
Whenever we feel low, we need to let someone know because it is very ok not to be ok. No one is super human. If you take some time to think of how this option would impact on your loved ones, how this option doesn’t give you the chance to face your demons and win and how this option cannot be undone once taken, then you realize that suicide is never an option.
We learn from this article basic signs of suicide in other to get the help we need when we need it. So, whether you are thinking of suicide or you know someone who is feeling suicidal, here it is:
When it is talked about whether often or not - having an overwhelming feeling of wanting to die, a feeling of remorse and/or humiliation and a feeling of being a burden on others.
When behavior changes - one begins to research on several different ways to take own life, begins to isolate one self, says goodbye to loved ones as if they will not see or meet again, decides to write a will where applicable and even begins to give out once treasured items. More so, is engaging in risk behaviors such as reckless driving, careless eating, showing terrible mood swings and misuse of substances or drug abuse as the case may be.
Emotions - one begins to feel hopeless, empty, worthless, confused, useless, trapped, tired, anxious, restless, weak, unwanted, unloved and a host of several negative emotions.
Where all these signs are new or increased in the person and maybe connected to a sudden change, painful loss, inability to achieve something or some mental disorder, then the risks might be considered to be bigger.
However, these warning signs may not always be obvious as they vary from person to person. It’s important to note that suicidal feelings do not get better on their own and that is why help is needed. Help can be gotten by getting a support network and also making an appointment with a mental health professional and I bet you, you will get all the assistance you need.
Summarily, suicidal thoughts are not peculiar to you. In order words, they are not your fault. It is usually a result of a mental disorder, life (social/personal) problems or both.
Life is so beautiful to make suicide your endgame.
Please speak out.
Please seek help.
Please check on others.
You are not alone.
