Warning signs of suicide: Suicide cases are increasing all over the world, including India. Every year, a large number of people commit suicide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide is the third leading cause of death among children aged 15 to 19.
The WHO figures are very shocking. According to this, every year around 7.20 million people around the world sacrifice their lives. In India, this figure is as high as 1.75 lakh. According to this, globally, one person commits suicide every 40 seconds. In such a situation, the question arises why people commit suicide and what were their actions before that? By identifying them, we can be prevented. Let us know…
Why do people commit suicide?
A report published in the National Library of Medicine indicates that almost 90% of suicide cases are due to mental health disorders or mental problems. Experts also believe that no one suddenly wakes up and decides to die. Behind this, something or the other continues to unfold in the mind for a long time. If we pay attention to their behavior, then we can prevent them from taking such actions.
Why are suicide cases increasing among young people?
An analysis published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing included 66 different studies to explore the causes and course of adolescent suicide behavior. According to this, the internal reasons for the increase in suicide among them are smartphones, lack of proper nutrition, menstruation problems, poor lifestyle, poor sleeping habits and inability to cope with any difficulty . External reasons include chronic mental illness of the parents, lack of communication within the family or problems at the social level.
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What actions do people do before committing suicide?
1. Stay away from family
2. Sleep less at night or sleep longer in the morning
3. Being irritable
4. Being too or less hungry
5. Overthinking something
6. Decreased sexual desires
7. Looking very disappointed or helpless
8. Feelings of shame or guilt
9. Getting upset by repeatedly talking about your illness.
10. Feeling like a burden to family or friends
11. Lack of interest even in your favorite job
12. Talking repeatedly about suicide
13. Suddenly becoming silent while speaking
14. Sudden increase in alcohol or drug dependence
15. Spend most of the time alone
Disclaimer: Some information in news stories is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you should consult the relevant expert.
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