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Antidote to Suicide
through. People who are feeling as horrible
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Trigger as you are right now. So, get assistance right
now. You can make it. There are things you
Warning may do to alleviate your agony and decrease
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your urge to terminate your life.
There is no one reason why someone
may consider suicide. Suicide makes no
distinctions based on age, gender, money,
colour, religious preference, or sexual
orientation. Suicidal ideation may be
accompanied by signs of a mental disease
or several life circumstances. It might be the
death of a loved one, financial difficulties,
Shreyasi Majumder
2020 - 24, ECE relationship problems, job loss, health
concerns, or any big life transition.
There is no shame in receiving treatment
Common warning signs that someone may
for mental health issues. We frequently hear
be thinking about suicide include- changes
reminders to "be strong," but it is critical
in mood, giving away prized possessions,
to be honest with ourselves when we or
putting final affairs in order, withdrawing,
the individuals we care about are thinking
changes in physical appearance, prior
negatively. Taking care of oneself by seeking
suicide attempts, alcohol or drug use, high-
medical attention is a top concern. If it
risk behaviours, making statements with
feels significant, it probably is. Recognize
themes of hopelessness, helplessness, and
that suicide ideas are serious and require
fear of becoming a burden, making verbal
your attention, whether you are listening
suicide threats, such as “I want to die” or “I’m
to someone else or dealing with your own
going to kill myself”, any other significant
concerns.
changes.
Suicidal feelings indicate that you are
As we all may have heard, May is Mental
experiencing more suffering than you can
Health Month. Throughout May, individuals
bear at the time. But keep in mind that no
and organisations are encouraged to learn
crisis lasts forever. You can feel better and
more about mental health and how to care
stay safe with assistance. People make it
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