Easy way out...
By: Chrislynn Sias
Abuse in general
Sexual, emotional or physical maltreatment of a child is referred to as child abuse. Child maltreatment can be defined by any act that leads to harm to a child. The abuse can take place within schools, organisations, communities and homes. The prevention of child abuse must be considered as a high priority.
Emotions that leads to suicide
For some people, it seems that suicide is the only way out when the hurt becomes too much. The emptiness, depression and despair can become a little too painful and from there life just seems to go downwards… six feet under.
Lowered inhibitions and strong impulses are often paired with suicidal thoughts. Drug and alcohol use and bipolar disorder, which lean more toward action than consideration exacerbates this. A person could be in real physical and emotional danger when depression deepens and an individual tends to overthink and overanalyse their problems.
Examples of problems or emotions that can lead to thoughts of suicide include:
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Broken relationships cause despair and heartache that seems unbearable.
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Individuals who have been bullied (either on the net or the playground) feel like outcasts.
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Someone whose moods change swiftly can have a lot of emotional problems.
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Grief after the loss of a loved one.
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A sense of helplessness if backed into a corner.
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Worry about a future that looks hazy.
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Stress from mounting financial problems.
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Regret from serious injury or illness.
People who commit suicide do not always want to end their time on Earth, but the thought of suicide is a way for them to escape. They are thinking about the responsibilities, burdens, bonds and things they cannot deal with or change, such as failure and they need to get away from it right now, in one way or another.
Some people are just not strong enough emotionally and see suicide as an ‘easy way out’. They see no reason to live after going through traumatic and devastating ordeals. Depression or depressing thoughts creep into one’s mind and make the situation not seem difficult but impossible to deal with. When these thoughts do occur, it is better to phone helplines or the local hospitals for help… or a friend. There is a helping hand stretched out only waiting for a seeking hand to meet it halfway.
• Speculating about dying.
• Feeling of hopelessness or not wanting to live.
• Anxious, agitated, frustrated and reckless behavior.
• Browsing through the net, searching for ways to commit suicide.
• Increasing the usage of alcohol or drugs.
• Feeling that the pain has become unbearable and the burden too heavy to carry any longer.
• Seeking vengeance.
• Extreme mood swings.
• Lack of sleep/sleeping too much.
• Feeling isolated and withdrawn.
The sooner the signs get noticed, the faster family and friends can address the problem and kick suicide in its butt!
SADAG: South African Depression and Anxiety Group
Potential signs of suicidal tendencies:
It is the largest mental health facility in South Africa and it supports and assists patients to become emotionally and mentally well… to the best of their abilities. When you feel that you are in need, contact the following numbers. They are available 24/7.
CONTACT DETAILS
Office Hours Open: 08:00 Close: 20:00
Public Phone Number: 0800 21 22 23
Fax Number:+27 11 262 6350
Emergency Number: 0800 12 13 14
Website: http://www.sadag.org
