Everyday, so
many teens and adults commit suicide. They feel they aren't worth it. They
feel lonely, sad, rejected, unloved. But it doesn't have to be that way.
If we all took the time to let the ones we care about know how much they
are loved, then we could prevent almost half of these suicides. I know
we could.
Maybe if we
didn't torment our peers, or ridicule our siblings, beat our children,
we could prevent another one third of the suicides. And maybe, if we could
all recognize signs of depression and suicidal feelings, we could prevent
the other 2/6 of suicides. Everyone has someone who cares about them, they
just don't know it. Let each and every person you care about know. It could
just save their life.
Suicidal Warnings:
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.
nusual 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 anyone you know is having
one of these feelings, ask them if they are feeling suicidal. You won't
be
putting ideas in their head. If they say they are feelings, tell someone
immediatly. Don't wait.
If you are feeling suicidal,
please rethink your decision. I know that if you are here, you obviously
aren't positive of wanting to die. Please read this before you do anything.
Suicide.
Read Before Acting
Please let someone know that you are hurting inside. Someone wants to help. 1-800-ASK-A-NURSE
Trust in God.