There Are Options Other Than Suicide

Do you know of anyone who considered suicide?

There are many reasons why suicide is not the answer to your current problems.

What Is Suicide?

Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. Suicide occurs in the context of a major depressive episode, but it may occur because of substance use or psychiatric disorder. It’s often unclear what leads to suicide. People who have suicidal ideation can feel hopeless about the future. 

Some warning signs of somebody who may consider suicide include talking about suicide, isolating and withdrawing from social contact, mood swings, fixation on death or violence, expressing feelings of being a burden to others, feeling hopeless in a situation, and change in routine such as eating or sleeping.

Why Suicide Is Not the Answer

1. Things change over time: Although it might seem as if your pain and unhappiness will never end, it is important to realize that crises are temporary. Solutions are available, feelings change, and unexpected positive events occur. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. 

2. There are other options: You may feel lost and confused, but the answers to your specific problems are available. The key is to find the answers, however the solutions to your anxieties and depression will not come to you. The first step in finding the solution to your problem is to seek help from a professional.

3. You can’t predict the future: Remember that no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty. There are small circumstances and factors that may happen down the road that you can’t predict which may work in your favor.

4. Focus on the facts of your situation: When people are depressed, they rely on their fearful and depressing thoughts. Your fearful thoughts are exaggerated and not based on reality. Focus on the facts of your current situation and not on what you think. Do not assume anything.

5. Worrying makes things worse: Our worrying can make the problem worse. All the worrying in the world will not change anything. The best thing you can do is to do your best each day and when something does happen, take it in stride. Do not get upset and learn how to manage your negative thoughts.

6. Talking helps: Talk to someone you trust and who is likely to listen with compassion and acceptance. You want to talk to someone who won’t try to argue with you, judge you, or tell you to “snap out of it.” Find someone who can relate to your mental health.

7. Go to the hospital: If things are so bad that you are unable to function, go to your local hospital or crisis center immediately. Anyone can go into a hospital for a mental health crisis. The people at the hospital or crisis center will take care of you.

8. No situation is hopeless: There are many people and organizations that are willing to help you, but you must be willing to take advantage of this help. Regardless of your situation, take advantage of the assistance that is available. Every problem has a solution. 

9. It will get better: A time will come when you see things differently. The key is to give it some time and to talk to a mental health professional who can help you. Eventually, you will learn new things that will give you a better perspective on your situation.

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