Ne pas se suicider

 Suicide et pensées suicidaire

 

Overview

Suicide, which is ending your life on your own, is a tragic response to stressful life situations, and is the most tragic, as suicide can be prevented. Whether you are considering suicide, or know someone who has suicidal thoughts, learn the warning signs of suicidal thoughts and how to seek immediate help and professional treatment. You can save a life, be it yours or someone else's.

It may seem like there is no way to solve your problems, and that suicide is the only way to end the pain. But you can take steps to stay safe and start enjoying your life again.

Symptoms

+ Warning signs of suicide or thoughts of suicide include: .Talking about suicide is like uttering phrases like "I will .kill myself," "I wish I were dead," or "I wish I had not been born." .Getting the means to commit suicide, such as buying a gun or stocking up on suicide pills .Withdrawal from social contact situations and the desire for isolation .Suffering from mood swings, such as feeling optimistic one day and frustration the next .Obsession with death, death, or violence

 .Feeling trapped or hopeless about a situation Increased alcohol or drug intake .Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns .Doing harmful or self-destructive things, such as using drugs or driving recklessly .Ditching belongings or tidying up when there is no other rational explanation for doing so .Say goodbye to people as if you will never see them again .Personality changes or excessive feeling of anxiety or anger, especially when experiencing some of the warning signs mentioned above

Warning signs aren't always visible, and they may differ from person to person. Some people make clear their intentions, while others suppress their suicidal thoughts and feelings.

When to visit the doctor?

If you feel suicidal, but aren't thinking about harming yourself:

Connect with a close friend or loved one, even if it is difficult to talk about your feelings

Contact a priest, mentor, or someone in your faith community

Calling the suicide prevention hotline

Make an appointment with your doctor, other health care providers, or mental health care providers

the reasons

Suicidal thoughts have many causes. Most of the time, suicidal thoughts are the result of feeling uncomfortable when faced with what appears to be a confusing situation in life. If you have no hope for the future, you might mistakenly think suicide is the answer. You may be faced with a kind of narrow-mindedness, as in the middle of a crisis you think suicide is the only way out.

There may also be a genetic link to suicide. People who complete suicide or who have suicidal thoughts or behaviors are more likely to have a family history of suicide.

Risk factors

Although suicide attempts are more frequent for women, men are more likely than women to complete suicide because they typically use more lethal methods, such as firearms.

You may be more likely to commit suicide if you:

I tried to commit suicide before

You feel hopeless, worthless, irritable, socially isolated or lonely

Going through a stressful life event such as losing a loved one, military service, separation, or financial or legal problems

You have a drug abuse problem - an addiction to alcohol or drugs can exacerbate suicidal thoughts and make you feel impulsive and impulsive enough to carry out your thoughts

You have thoughts of suicide and have access to firearms in your home

You have an underlying mental illness such as major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder

You have a family history of mental illness, drug abuse, suicide, or violence, including physical assault or sexual abuse

You have a health condition that could be linked to depression and suicidal ideation, such as: a chronic illness or an incurable disease

Are: lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people with an unsupportive family or in a hostile environment

Children and adolescents

Suicide in children and adolescents can follow stressful life events. What a young person perceives as dangerous and insurmountable may seem like a small thing to an adult, such as problems at school or the loss of a friendship. A child or adolescent may feel the desire to commit suicide, in some cases, as a result of certain life circumstances that he or she may not want to talk about, such as:

Presence of mental disorders, including depression

Loss or conflict with close friends or family members

A history of physical abuse or sexual abuse

Problems with alcohol or drugs

Medical or physical problems; For example, pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection

Being a victim of bullying

Uncertainty about sexual orientation

Reading or hearing an excerpt from suicide, or knowing someone who died by suicide

If you are worried about a friend or family member, asking them about their suicidal thoughts and intentions is the best way to determine the risk.

Murder and suicide

In rare cases, people with suicidal tendencies are at risk of killing others and then killing themselves. This is known as murder then suicide or assassination then suicide, and some risk factors include:

A history of conflict with a spouse or emotional partner

Current family legal or financial problems

A history of mental health problems, especially depression

Addiction to alcohol or drugs

Availability of a firearm

Initiation of antidepressants and increased risk of suicide

Most antidepressants are generally safe, but the FDA requires that all antidepressants have a black box warning, which is the most stringent for prescriptions. In some cases, suicidal thoughts or behaviors may increase in children, teenagers, and young adults under 25 when they take an antidepressant, especially during the first few weeks after starting or when the dose changes.

Be aware that antidepressants are more likely to reduce the risk of depression in the long term by improving mood.

Complications

You have suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide because of psychological trauma. For example, you may be so overwhelmed with suicidal thoughts that you cannot function in your daily life. While most suicide attempts are a reckless act in a moment of crisis, you can suffer severe or serious permanent injuries such as organ failure or brain damage.

Feelings of sadness, anger, depression, and guilt are common in people left behind after a suicide attempt - people known as suicide survivors.

protection

To help prevent yourself from feeling suicidal:

Get the treatment you need. If you do not treat the underlying cause, your suicidal thoughts will likely return. You may feel embarrassed to seek treatment for mental health problems, but getting the right treatment for depression, substance abuse, or another underlying problem will make you feel better about life - and help you stay safe.

Establish your own support network. It can be difficult to talk about suicidal feelings, and your friends and family may not fully understand why you are feeling the way you do. Communicate in any way, and make sure the people who care about you know what's going on and are available when you need them. You may also want help from a place of worship, support groups, or other community resources. Feeling connected and supported can help reduce the risk of suicide.

Remember, suicidal feelings are temporary. If you feel hopeless, or that life is not worth living anymore, remember that treatment can help you regain your outlook - and life will improve. Take one step at a time and don't act impulsively.