Suicide
Have any of you ever experienced a suicide in your, or someone you know, life? Suicide is a very serious issue and one of the big concerns we have as a community. We all need to be aware of the symptoms and traits that can lead to suicide. There are many things that can contribute to a suicide whether it be loneliness, anger and even depress. We all have to work together to narrow down the factors of suicide. I would like to point out a few tips to help you or someone you know reduce the risks of suicide. Are you familiar with noticing any changes? Or behaviour problems a loved one may be demonstrating? If not, read on. This may save a life.
Loneliness us a strong factor that can lead to suicide, feeling alone, and distance can really bring down the spirits of a person. For example, if someone has experienced a death it can lead them to feeling lonely. Questions you can ask yourself are do they distance themselves from people, are they sad and quiet and look like they are yearning for someone to talk to. Another factor may be anger. Anger is a really strong sickness that can be very dangerous too. Anger can bring out the strength of courage to go through with a suicide. A person’s anger is very easy to notice. You will see that he/she is very angry about many things. A person may lash out in verbal or abusive anger for little reasons. When a person has anger set inside of them you will notice that they avoid smiling, they are very mean and do things they don’t mean to do . A person may also use swear words to express their deep emotions.
One of the biggest factors that also contribute to a suicide is depression. Depression is a sickness within the emotional feelings of one’s spirit. Depression is a very serious issue that many people experience; it eats away all the good experiences and feelings a person has. When a person is depressed they are sad and lonely at heart. They show symptoms of wanting to be alone. Being alone is comforting to them because it gives them time to think about all the concerns or problems they may be experiencing. When a person is depressed they may also cry a lot, which can lead to a breakdown. A person may also gain or lose weight as a result of depression, because they may try to eat away their emotions.
There are only a few of the emotional factors that can cause a suicide; a person will also show physical evidence of attempting suicide. Many are noticeable but sometimes they can go unnoticed. A person may have self inflicted wounds whether it is on their writs or legs. There may be evidence of bruises on their neck from choking. And you will notice that he/she may hide his/her body with excessive clothing.
These factors play a big role in suicide because they are very serious effects to one’s well being. A suicide is not something someone wants to do on purpose, but it is done out of stress from life. When a person can’t deal or doesn’t want to deal with their emotions they turn to suicide because it is a way of escaping from their problems and emotional stress. These factors also contribute to suicide because they bring down a persona physically, emotionally, and mentally. They strain someone from the happiness and enjoyment of life.
Again suicide is a reality and we all need to be aware of the symptoms and factors that can cause a suicide. Now that you are a bit more familiar with the factors you might be able to help a person in need. If you need any further assistance please contact your local councillor or health services department.
Ashley was a student in O. Zirka’s English 30A Class
