Losing hope and being tensed about your future is genuine when your time is not coping up with you but remember that, suicide is never an option. Don’t let this be the last page of your story but the start of your next chapter. Maybe you can feel a bit of uneasiness, maybe you want to get rid of this pain and suffering. We know it is a bit of discomfort that doesn’t let you move ahead but, to every suffering, there’s an end.
When we feel incapable of ourselves getting onto an exact solution to our problems, we tend to find the easiest way and then, comes the thought of suicide or in a simple word to end our precious life. All I want to say and ask is that ending this life will solve all the unsaid questions or will leave a void that can never be filled. So even if you’re going through a bad phase of your life or even, you no longer feel the same energy to give yourself a great push, don’t move for the suicidal attempts or incorporate such thoughts. Here, we are going to tell you some of the finest steps that can improve the quality of life and also prevents you from suicide or having any such thoughts.
“Problems will come but, don’t let it complicate or confuse you.”
One of the famous psychologists said about mental illness, “ Having suicidal thoughts is common but the situation worsens when people act upon those thoughts. Prevention of suicidal cases can be focused on by motivating and encouraging the person to share their inner feelings, thoughts and whatever is going on in their mind with their loved ones, friends, therapists, or even any religious authority.
We can generally see that people don’t speak up about their thoughts during this phase because of social and cultural taboos. It is often the stigma attached to suicide that makes it tougher for the person seeking help from others and also opening about it.
Very few of us know that many factors push a person to end their life but most individuals who consider suicide do not want to die. They just do not know how to cope with the stress and pain they are going through. Death or taking life isn’t easy for them either.
So, what are the steps to prevent suicidal thoughts?
- The fundamental cause behind suicidal thoughts should be treated well. The underlying cause such as depression, lack of self-esteem or any such abuse that has affected the person deeply has to be treated and looked after nicely.
- Getting help in the form of Medication, Psychotherapy is of utmost importance. Suicidal Tendencies will not go on their own. The person has to seek help from somebody who he finds safe and secure.
- The person should be encouraged to share his ideas and speak about the problems that are troubling him greatly.
- Suicide helplines should be dialled for help.
There are many times that the loved ones or your close ones want to help you but they don’t know how and what to do. From where to start and what to start. So, we want to tell you that first of all accept the fact that Mental Ailments is just like any other physical ailment and it must be treated with utmost care. Widespread understanding and open-hearted conversation about mental health can allow the person to share his thoughts, problems and the state that he is going through. Educate yourself and the people around you about mental health. Read more and more about it.
Don’t be too quick in judging someone’s state of mind. Remember, you don’t have to show them the easiest or quickest solution. Just show them the compassion, empathy and sympathy they want from you. Allow them to lighten their burden and heavy heart by talking to them and helping them to share their thoughts, as sharing is caring. Tell them that they are not alone and you are with them to support and help them out. You will continue to be there. One should lead the person with suicidal thoughts to helpful resources such as suicide helplines and local mental health associations. Along with all these, try to counsel the family members, friends and loved ones so that they can cope up with the situation and support the person with suicidal thoughts.
“Nothing lasts forever, neither the good days nor these bad days.”Don’t let the person with suicidal thoughts think that they are unloved or left behind. Talk to them and let them share their feelings. These feelings won’t last forever. Be easy on yourself and always remember even if you have no one to talk or share anything with, you have you and you are worthy of being here. Your presence means alot and how dire the situation is, it will eventually end. There is nothing so big in this world that you have to end your life. You are worthy of enjoying this life.
