Brian

When people think about suicide, they think about someone taking their life away on purpose, or in other words it means, “To kill yourself”. Suicide is a dramatic word that canchange the way people view things in life. It is a thought that brings a teen to the point of self-murder. It is an event where a young one feels desperation and pain just beforepulling the trigger or jumping off the bridge. Many of those who have thought about suicide or have committed suicide have done so because their life has changed, and many arehaving difficulty adjusting to it. It is a time where everything seems to go wrong, and a person starts to feel empty inside. It is like a mystery that could happen to young, old,rich and poor.
Suicide prevention begins with an awareness of the warning signs of suicidal thoughts and feelings. Major warning signs for suicide include talking about killing orharming oneself, talking or writing a lot about death or dying, and seeking out things that could be used in a suicide attempt, such as weapons and drugs. Other warning signs thatpoint to a suicidal mind frame include dramatic mood swings or sudden personality changes, such as going from outgoing to withdrawn or well-behaved to rebellious. A suicidalperson may also lose interest in day-to-day activities, neglect his or her appearance, and show big changes in eating or sleeping habits.
You can help someone. If you're unsurewhether someone is suicidal, the best way to find out is to ask. You can't make a person suicidal by showing that you care. In fact, giving the individual the opportunity to expresshis or her feelings may prevent a suicide attempt. A way to help is by offering an empathetic, listening ear. Let your loved one know that he or she is not alone and that you care.