Suicide is a desperate attempt to escape suffering or pain that has become unbearable.

Suicide can be achieved through many ways which include jumping off a building, running into a moving vehicle,overdosing on drugs, hanging of oneself and a whole lot more.
Individuals often see suicide as a way of ending pain and suffering, but the question is "does suicide really end pain? No, it doesn't, rather it transfers it to people you leave behind,people who loved and valued your existence. A void is then created in their existence that may seem impossible to fill.

FACTORS LEADING TO SUICIDAL THOUGHT

Before someone commits suicide he/she has thoroughly examined his/her life and come to a conclusion of ending it. Factors leading to such thought include:

1. Financial problems.
2. Abuse- may be physical,emotional or verbal.
3. Low self-esteem.
4. Depression.
5. Mental illness.

SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS

1. Talking about suicide- Talk of self harm or dying such as "I wish i hadn't been born" and "I'd better off dead".
2. Self hatred- Having that feeling of unworthiness, feeling like a burden.
3. Withdrawal from others- constant desire to be left alone.
4. No hope for the future- Feeling of helplessness and that things will never get better.
5. Saying goodbye- Unusual calls saying goodbye as if they won't be seen again.

WAYS OF PREVENTING SUICIDE

Suicide prevention first starts with recognition of warning signs and taking them seriously.

1. Speak up if you're worried, talk to someone who understands.
   2.Talk to someone who is showing signs and when talking to them use the following approach

• Listen more
• Be sympathetic
• Be non-judgemental
• Offer hope
• Don't argue
• Promise confidentiality
• Offer support

Suicide has taken away a lot of loved ones and moreover talented individuals from the society, people who with their skills and talent could have helped make the world a better place.
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