In most cases, those who are at a higher risk of being suicidal show one or more of these behavioural patterns (please note this is not an exhaustive list) :Įxcessive sadness, mood swings, unexpected anger, shame, guilt, sense of hopelessness.Ĭhange in personality – Lack of interest in personal appearance, hygiene, sex.Ĭhange in eating habits (loss of appetite, overeating), weightĬhange in sleep patterns, constant lack of stamina/strength. The need to feel that they are cared for and shown some light at the end of their dark tunnel. In most cases, all it would require is a compassionate listener, who can just listen unconditionally, without judgment. Such a person needs immediate support from those around him/her. A person who is thinking of ending his/her own life is going through so much emotional pain / guilt that he/she thinks probably death is less painful, than their continued turmoil in their lives. Multiple factors can put someone at a higher risk of becoming suicidal, apart from the possibility of any chronic mental condition such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, substance abuse and other untreated mental illness.Īlong with this comes the conundrum of what to do when faced with these kinds of confessions online or during casual conversations!? How do you support them and ensure that they get the necessary help? What followed were a plethora of mental health issues being openly discussed on public forums, including suicide confessions on social media handles like Facebook, Insta WhatsApp & Telegram. Mental Health started to garner attention again, especially after a young celebrity’s death by suicide (as per the reports to date) that occured in mid-2020. In addition, many families lost their source of income, adding to the financial woes in terms of bulging loans and offsetting business losses. Hanging out and catching up with friends, besties & partners, had dwindled down to countless hours on the mobile & other electronic gadgets.īeing holed up inside the homes 24x7, the most under reported occurrences of domestic disputes that crossed the line into domestic violence reared its ugly head. College and university students were faced with uncertainty of what the future held for them, especially those who were in their pre-final and final years, expecting campus placements with lucrative job offers or dreamt of flying abroad for their higher education. Many lives were lost in battling this virus, where loved ones could not even bid adieu to the departed souls.Īs work shifted to homes, education moved online. The following systematic lockdowns, closing of borders, travel restrictions, etc., all seemed to spell doom as most of us had only heard of in movies and books before. The year began with the news of COVID-19 wreaking havoc across continents. Reader discretion is advised.Ģ020 has been a roller coaster for almost everyone, worldwide. Trigger Warning - The following content talks about suicide and may induce triggers. Aarthi P, BITS Pilani (1997 – 2002), Parenting, Personal Wellbeing & EdTech consultant
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