Why does someone commit suicide?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
Canada
February 15, 2017 10:27am CST
It is estimated that about 1 million (1,000,000) people commit suicide every year (about 2739 per day).
Why? Why would someone kill themselves? No doubt it is a complex problem.
Who is to blame for such a tragic world situation?
* No one
* The individual
* Society
What can be done to bring relief and help to those that deal with depression, anxieties and suicidal thoughts?
What have you learned that could be helpful to those going down this negative road?
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This post was inspired after I read the following post by Samia Khan.
People commit suicide everyday.They cannot bear the stress they go through and see no reason to live because they are helpless, hopeless and can't find that...
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12 responses
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
17 Feb 17
Thanks for your input! I always like to think that something can be done. We have been sharing some helpful information with people this month. I've shared this magazine with a number of concerned people with positive feedback.
Depression in teens is a serious and growing concern. Learn to recognize the signs, symptoms, and possible causes. See what parents and others can do to help.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
19 Feb 17
@LadyDuck True, depression is only one of the causes as you point out!
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
15 Feb 17
No comments but all I can say is may be circumstances really get miserable for them
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 Feb 17
Yes, but why and could more be done about it?
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
16 Feb 17
@1hopefulman I think proper counseling can help..
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
18 Feb 17
@amadeo Glad you liked it! It will be here for future reference. 
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
17 Feb 17
@1hopefulman that was a good educational video.I do hope that they saw this here.
Thank you
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Feb 17
That is so true! I'm sure society could do more to help people that get to that point.
@TheInvisibleMan (17597)
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15 Feb 17
This is really a very difficult question to answer.
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@shaggin (72108)
• United States
10 Mar 17
I have been very depressed in my life to where I could not see a future for myself. I was so miserable I wanted to die as I never thought I would ever feel better. I started taking an anti-depressant when I was 16 I think it was and it is has kept me alive. It is a necessity for me to take it every day.
@skysnap (20153)
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18 Feb 17
@1hopefulman No idea. I think staying alone for long enough time I just realized it's upto me to fix things. not sure i am out of depression or so. but i just think positive for now. I just decided that I don't want to be part of these bad days.
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Did she leave a note explaining why?
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
17 Feb 17
That is true but education on dealing with depression can help. Society can do much to reduce the number of casualties by giving support instead of making the situation worse. This month I have been involved in disseminating helpful information.
Depression in teens is a serious and growing concern. Learn to recognize the signs, symptoms, and possible causes. See what parents and others can do to help.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Feb 17
@1hopefulman I agree and good for you to help.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Feb 17
@1hopefulman I taught first grade, and when I returned to teaching after being a stay at home mom, taught special education in grades K to 6.
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I feel hopeless sometimes but I can't afford to hurt myself. I just keep myself busy. No one can help us but ourselves.
I believe they have MENTAL ILLNESS. @1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 Mar 17
Yes, it pulpwood seem that something in the mind is not going right. Very sad!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
23 Feb 17
@syeow1 Many of us get get bad thoughts sometimes. However, God would not want us to do that as life is a wonderful gift and our family loves us and needs us alive.
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@syeow1 (5136)
• India
23 Feb 17
@1hopefulman yes that is why I stopped my self because I did not want to leave my old parents alone here..
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