Mental health in the year 2020 has become the most important branch of medicine and psychology. We are on the verge of a mental health crisis. We all have heard of people committing suicide around us.
Before we move forward I would like to address some beautiful souls which we lost because of suicide.
Robin Williams
American actor, voice actor, comedian and singer
Marilyn Monroe
actress, model, and singer.
Ernest Hemingway
61 years old writer
Vincent Gogh
artist
Sushant Singh Rajput
34 years old Indian actor.
Some facts about suicide
1. More than 800000 people die due to suicide in the world.
2. Suicide is the most common cause of death in the age group 15 to 39 years.
3. We term a death as a suicide when there is an unnatural death, the intent to die originated within the person, and there is a reason for the person to end his life.
4. 80% of suicide victims are literate
5. Male suicide rate is twice that of females.
Warning signs of suicide
1.Mood swings
2.Sudden personality change
3.Excessive sadness
4.Sudden calmness
5.Threatening and talking about suicide
6.Life crisis
Reasons for suicide 1.Mental illness 2.Traumatic stress 3.Substance abuse, 4.Problems in relationships 5.Financial problems 6.Academic failure 7.Humiliation 8.Loneliness
MIND BECOMES ONE’S OWN ENEMY
The ongoing pandemic has increased social isolation, which is the leading cause of mental illness and suicide. Love, support, and encouragement by family and friends act as a fertilizer which helps us to grow and reach our full potential. Not reaching our full potential is the key to unhappiness—some people who attempt suicide, maybe trying to escape the feeling of rejection and hurt. Anger directed towards others and also towards oneself may force a person to take this extreme step. A person who attempts suicide feels trapped. The mind makes the person believe there is no solution to his problems. Positive emotions are filtered out. Only negative emotions such as despair, hopelessness, helplessness seep in. The mind turns against itself and becomes it’s own enemy. Suicide may not always be planned. Sometimes suicide attempts happen at the spur of the moment when the person is in deep despair.
Prevention of suicide 1. Talking about one’s feelings is the single most important step to suicide prevention. The mind judges the person and decides the person is not worth living. 2. The sympathetic, non-judgmental attitude of our friends and family members, true love, care, and concern lifts the fog. The person can think again. Talking openly and honestly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can help save lives. 3. Discussing the PLAN, MEANS, TIME SET, and INTENTION will help ward off the immediate danger by simply postponing the act. In the meantime, the help of psychiatrists and psychologists can be sought who are trained in crisis intervention. Once the crisis is averted, a positive lifestyle will help the person deal with the stresses of day to day life. Habits to adopt for healthy living 1.Healthy diet including all food groups like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals 2. Plenty of sleep give time for the brain to heal 3. Getting out in Sun. Morning and evening leisurely walk and enough vitamin D helps the brain to repair itself 4. Mild to a moderate exercise routine will release endorphins and relieve stress 5.End social isolation and loneliness and prevent social disintegration 6.Work for your progress 7.Engaging in meaningful activities and helping others 8.Developing hobbies 9. Not being over-ambitious 10.Taking life as it comes 11. Mindfulness exercises yoga and meditation.
LOVE YOURSELF
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
