What to Know When Asking About Suicidal Thoughts

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Suicidal thinking has traditionally been viewed as a gradual escalation, Kleiman says, where “people build up a desire to die over a long time and eventually, some act on this desire.” But research has shown “that suicidal thoughts can escalate rapidly and be somewhat short-lived.” In his own work, he has found that suicidal thinking can fluctuate dramatically over even short time periods—emphasizing the importance, he says, of checking back in regularly and empathetically with anyone who may be at risk.

Remember that reaching out, while difficult, is worth the effort. “None of this is easy,” says Sandler. “Opening up any of these lines of conversation makes both people vulnerable and involves risk. But it is likely worth the risk, if it means you can be a part of building a network of support around a person.”

It’s also important to remember that in some cases, your support can only go so far. “People aren’t always going to take the steps they need to take until they’re ready,” Turner says. While it’s always a good idea to try to uncover what’s keeping someone from making use of available resources, in the end, “you can only encourage and offer your support"

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Suicide is solution for any thing

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Solution?? 😮

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Suicide is a crime, no one should suicide

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But we should support our friend mentally when they are down

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Off course, sharing means caring

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🙌 touches my heart n soul, looking forward to your next article

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Thanks brother, keep supporting

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Suppot this.😍

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