Suicide

Preface To A Suicide

It's only 8 o'clock
Time goes so slow when you're waiting to die
I cried today, and thought i heard you cry with me
I guess my mind was playing tricks on me again
Have i really lost so much that i should die?
Stupid question
Of course i have, what do i have left?
My family? no, they abandoned me long ago
My health? it's waning every day that i breathe
My friends? all gone, to better places, better things
My hopes?
Wishes?
Dreams?
Love?
I once had hopes
I once had wishes
I once had dreams
I once had love
But they've all faded, disappeared
It's already 12 o'clock
Time goes so fast when you're dying
And memories collide like ocean waves
Do you remember your first candy bar?
Your first kiss?
Your first drink?
Already 1 o'clock
Time's washing away like a river
My life is seeping with it
But i still remember your....
I still remember your...
I remember....

"Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain."

False	True
1. People who talk about suicide	1. People who commit suicide often give a
rarely actually commit suicide.	clue or warning of their intentions. Anyone who
	thinks or talks about suicide should seek
	professional help.

2. The suicidal person wants to die	2. Suicidal persons often feel ambivalent
and feels there is no turning back.	about dying.

3. There is little correlation	3. Alcohol and suicide often go hand
between alcohol and suicide.	in hand; that is, a person who commits
	suicide is often under the influence of
	alcohol or other drugs.

4. A suicide attempt means that	4. Often a suicide attempt is made during
the attempter will always have	a particularly stressful period. If the
thoughts of suicide.	remainder of that period can be well
	managed, then the attempter can go on with life.

5. If you ask a person directly,	5. Asking a person directly about suicidal
"Do you feel like killing yourself?"	intent will often relieve the anxiety
this will lead to a suicide attempt.	surrounding the feeling and act as a deterrent
	to the suicidal behavior.

6. Suicide is more common among	6. Suicide affects the rich, the poor and the
the rich.	middle class equally.

7. Self destructive behavior is just	7. All self-destructive behavior is serious
a bid for attention.	and can be lethal. Anyone who behaves self-
	destructively would benefit from professional
	help.

8. Improvement following a	8. When a suicidal person begins to feel
suicidal crisis means that the	better, he or she will still be confronted
suicidal risk is over.	with problems and responsibilities. This
	can be very difficult and can lead to a
	return of suicidal thoughts. It may take
	months to feel consistently better and in
	control.

Until boys and girls are 9 their suicide rates are identical;

from 10 to 14, the boys' rate is twice as high as the girls'

from 15 to 19, four times as high; and

from 20 to 24, six times as high

TEEN SUICIDE

Suicides among young people nationwide have increased dramatically in recent years. Each year in the US., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 - to - 24 years old, and the sixth leading cause of death for 5 - to - 14 year old.
Teenagers experience strong feelings of stress, confusion, self-doubt, pressure to succeed, financial uncertainty, and other fears while growing up.
For some teenagers, divorce, the formation of a new family with step-parents and step-siblings, or moving to a new community can be very unsettling and can intensify self-doubts. In some cases, suicide appears to be a "solution."
Depression and suicidal feelings are treatable mental disorders. The child or adolescent needs to have his or her illness recognized and diagnosed, and appropriate treatment plans developed. When parents are in doubt whether their child has a serious problem, a psychiatric examination can be very helpful.
Many of the symptoms of suicidal feelings are similar to those of depression. Parents should be aware of the following signs of adolescents who may try to kill themselves. Child and adolescent psychiatrists recommend that if one or more of these signs occurs, parents need to talk to their child about their concerns and seek professional help when the concerns persist.

Change in eating and sleeping habits.

Withdrawal from friends, and family and regular activities.

Violent actions, rebellious behavior or running away.

Drug and alcohol use.

Unusual neglect of personal appearance.

Marked personality change.

Persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating, or a decline in the quality of schoolwork.

Frequent complaints about physical symptoms, often related to emotions, such as:
stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, etc.
Loss of interest in pleasurable activities.
Not tolerating praise or rewards.
A teenager who is planning to commit suicide may also:

Complain of being "rotten inside."

Give verbal hints with statements such as: "I won't be a problem for you much longer," "Nothing matters," "It's no use," "I won't see you again."

Put his or her affairs in order--for example, give away favorite possessions, clean his or her room, throw away important belongings, etc.

Become suddenly cheerful after a period of depression.

If a child or adolescent says, "I want to kill myself," or "I'm going to commit suicide", always take the statement seriously and seek evaluation from a child and adolescent psychiatrist or other physician. People often feel uncomfortable talking about death. However, asking the child or adolescent whether he or she is depressed or thinking about suicide can be helpful. Rather than "putting thoughts in the child's head," such a question will provide assurance that somebody cares and will give the young person the chance to talk about problems.

With support from family and professional treatment, children and teenagers who are suicidal can heal and return to a more healthy path of development.

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