What will you do if you see someone going to suicide ?
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Answer:
If you’re worried that someone might be thinking about suicide, don’t be afraid to ask them directly.
If someone has thoughts or feelings about suicide, it's important to take them seriously.
It can be really hard to tell someone you care about that you are feeling suicidal. If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide, recognise their pain or what they’ve just said and invite them to keep talking.
Let them know there is help available to them. Encourage them to get help and talk to someone about what they are going through.
Most people who attempt suicide don’t want to die – they just want their pain to end or can’t see another way out of their situation.
A person who is thinking about suicide might not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean that help isn’t wanted. They might feel whakamā or ashamed of how they’re feeling, like they don’t deserve help, or like no-one can help them.
Lots of people feel suicidal at some time in their lives. It can feel impossible to have hope that things will get better.
People who feel suicidal often feel like they are alone and that their family, whānau and friends would be better off without them
Support from people who care about them, and connection with their own sense of culture, identity and purpose, can help them to find a way through.
“It’s okay to talk with me about anything, and I mean that.”
What to look out for
Warning signs for suicide
Most people thinking about taking their own life will try to let someone know, but they often won't say so directly.
If someone shows one or more of these signs, it doesn't necessarily mean they are suicidal, but it’s likely they need your support.
You might notice they:
access things they could use to hurt themselves,like a rope or gun
read or write about suicide online, or post photos or videos about suicide
become obsessed with death
become isolated or withdrawn from family,whānau and friends
don't seem to be coping with any problems they may be having
tell you they want to die or kill themselves
have changes in mood – becoming depressed, angry or enraged
hurt themselves – for example, cutting skin or taking an overdose
feel worthless, guilty, whakama or ashamed
have no hope for the future
use drugs or alcohol to cope with difficult feelings or thoughts
lose or gain a lot of weight, or have unusual eating patterns
sleep a lot more than usual, or stop getting enough sleep
seem to have lost interest in life, or things they used to enjoy
give away possessions, pay back debts or 'tie up loose ends'
stop taking their medication
suddenly seem calm or happy after they have been depressed or suicidal
Some people who are suicidal might not show these signs, and some warning signs may not be obvious.
People who feel suicidal might try to hide what they are going through or pretend they are okay.
If you think that someone might be at risk, pay attention to changes in their behavior, trust your instincts and ask them directly if they are thinking about suicide.
Who is most at risk of suicide?
People from all backgrounds can feel suicidal. Lots of people go through this.
Someone may be at higher risk if they have:
attempted suicide before
been experiencing depression, an eating disorder or another mental illness
an addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling
a serious physical illness
just started or stopped taking medication for a mental health problem
lost a friend or family member to suicide
been a victim of violence, bullying or sexual abuse
recently broken up with their partner or lost custody of their children
a court case coming up or a recent prison sentence
been judged, shamed or put under a lot of pressure
no strong relationships with family, whanau, friends or community
no sense of their own culture, identity or purpose in life
been through a major life change, like moving to a different country, coming out as gay or transgender, or retiring from work
had a major loss or disappointment, like someone close to them dying, failing exams or being dropped from their sports team, or having their refugee status declined
been struggling to find work, lost their job recently, or had serious money problems
friends, family or people around them who don't accept or support who they are, like their sexuality, gender identity, culture or religion
“I know there’s a lot going on for you right now...”
“...I just want to ask seriously, have you thought about suicide?”
How to help when you're worried about someone
In a crisis or emergency
If someone has attempted suicide or you're worried about their immediate safety, do the following:
Call your local mental health crisis assessment team or go with them to the emergency department (ED) at your nearest hospital.
If they are an immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111.
Stay with them until support arrives.
Remove any obvious means of suicide they might use (e.g. rope, pills, guns, car keys, knives).
Try to stay calm and let them know you care.
Keep them talking: listen and ask questions without judging.
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Explanation:
first of all, I will ask him that why you are going to do suicide, then i will say him/her that it was wrong to do suicide, may be you are in angry mood ,think about your parents, sister, brother, who will care you ,love you ,respect you etc.