Is Suicide Really The Answer

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Went on YouTube to watch some funny videos when a particular music video caught my attention. It was a song featuring one of my favorite singer, Sia. It was titled Marathon an original song owned by Avicii. I was enjoying the beat when I went through comments on the video, and one of it was, ' Dear Avicii, we are still enjoying your music, while you stay to watch us from heaven'.

Immediately I left the site, just to google the cause of death only to discover, he committed suicide. Then I began to ponder what would have made such a successful DJ to take his own life, and then I arrived at the title of my article. Is suicide really the answer? Why take your life, when you can't restore it back ?

Suicide to a layman is the intentional act of taking one's life following an incident, it could be as a result of depression, sickness or even set backs.

Why Suicide ?

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Studies indicates this sorrowful event cuts across people of all age and so shouldn't be stereotype to only young people. It usually results from having negative feelings about one self. People with a high chances of committing suicides are those who have been emotionally abused like victims of child abuse, rape cases, broken relationships and substance abuse.

So scary that even children, also contemplate on taking their own lives. Why ?

Most times this children suffer mental stress as a result of their parent's broken marriage, divorce or even death. That is why, it is never advisable to quarrel infront of your children, neither blame them for being the reason why you are in a broken marriage. In such instances, they tend to leverage the stress on their parent by taking their own life.

Teenagers are not exempted from this, it could be as a result of a failed relationship, I vividly remember my first love, how and what I passes through the day I caught him with another girl. I was so young and naive to ever consider suicide as an option to ease my pain, thank goodness I didn't, because I wouldn't have been here to type this.

Getting over a broken relationship is a major challenge, and this has resulted to some being depressed , resorting to substance abuse, and eventually ending their life. It could also be caused by major failures in life. Watching your friends succeed while you remain at the same spot all your life, could be so depressing and if you are not careful, suicide could be your last option.

They are certain conditions or happening in our life, which could make us consider suicide. Like victims of rape and teenage pregnancies such people if not counseled before time might go into depression coupled with stigmatization, if this is not controlled, it might result in suicide.

Further research led me to know, Avicii's caused of death was as a result of sickness, this clearly shows us that they are some disease condition which could trigger suicidal thoughts. Let's assume you are down with lupus erythematosus or diabetes mellitus which cannot be cured but only managed, such individual if not properly taken Care of may want to end his/her life. That is the reason, care givers are always assigned to people with such diseases and a routine counselling too.

Ways To Prevent Suicide

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Why choose to end your life when you can find other lasting solution to your challenge. Rather than end your life, why not tell it to God. No religion in the world will ever support suicide, and Christianity is not exempted.

No challenge were you meant to bare alone, there is a verse in a beautiful hymn that says 'oh what needless pains we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayers' . Rather than cry, beat yourself and conclude it is over, tell it to your maker. Suicide is never an option no matter the challenge.

Seeking the advice of a psychologist will also provide solution. You don't have to bottle everything inside of you, be open to people you love, tell them what is bothering you and watch you problem being solved. If they can't, then they should be able to rally around you, providing you with love, care and attention.

Substance abuse should be highly discouraged, you don't need all those stuff to be fine, all you need is the right people.

If it is pain that is giving you suicidal thoughts, move away from it. If your friends are the ones with the negative energy , give them some space and watch your life turn around.

Conclusion

You don't need to commit suicide before you could be alright, always find lasting solution to whatever bothering you. Lastly, if you are in position of helping someone having suicidal thoughts, please do it with all you heart, knowing fully well, you just saved a life.

Talk to someone who is depressed, counsel and try to cheer them if possible. Please let us help reduce cares of suicide.

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I agree, suicide is not the answer. Here in our place, there is an increase in teenage suicides. The reasons? They were scolded by parents, afraid of being scolded. I am praying that these people with suicidal thoughts will come to right support system for help.

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1 year ago

I pray same dear

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1 year ago

Suicide is becoming most prevailing problem of the society. Depression, stress have been it's major reasons.

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1 year ago

Thats why we need to look out for people who are depressed

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1 year ago

suicide is never the answer ,.... but majority of those people are commit suicide is as a result of depression , depression is a monster that's eat up the body , if care is not taken, it will escalate to suicidal act... those who survived depression is by the grace of God.

sometimes if we put ourselves in their shoe, are we not going to do the same? that's the question must ask , we should always pray not to encounter problem that make us to have a suicidal thoughts.

Those people around us have a lot to do in curbing suicide , those people are just lifeless log, they need someone to bring them back to their normal self, because there's no normal human being who will think of taking his/her own life..... just like I said , suicide is not the answer, but they need a lot of help from people around us to survive.

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1 year ago

You are right my dear sister but most times this people hide their problems from others

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sometimes I just wish they would be able to open up, but nonetheless, they still have have some symptoms you can use to yo recognize them, there will be changes in the way they behave, they tend to always stay alone... and even when they associates with people, there will still be a sign that something is happening, that's why we have to be considerate of the people around us.... we should always show them care and be eager to know if everything is going on fine..... there are so many things to say about suicidal act... if I'm going to talk about it, it's gonna be a whole post..... lol

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1 year ago

I can't wait to read about yours. You know many people hide behind the canopy of am an introvert this days, and won't want to say anything to anybody

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1 year ago

you are right though....... I might write about this soon. or you can just watch this ytube video made by me

https://youtu.be/YfP5Lcojmkk

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1 year ago

Wow that was beautiful... I really like it when you spoke about the myths concerning suicide

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1 year ago

I'm glad you love it.... πŸ₯°

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1 year ago

YeahπŸ˜‹

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1 year ago

Please don't forget to mention me😊

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1 year ago

yeah... sure I will do that , anytime I make the article.

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1 year ago

I heard so many stories about depression turned into suicide. And it is a sensitive issue to discuss in the society right now, as people are getting triggered about such topic. On the other hand, for me, it is not the solution that we would want to see and do. But we cannot blame people who have a different mental health situation in doing it.

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1 year ago

But raising a campaign in our society will help curb this incident...thanks for stopping by

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This is a very good one dear. Suicide is never an option. Life have always give us the chance to make things right with time. It just an understanding that most people who thinks about suicide need to know. No to suicide and may Avicii rest on! I'll download the song for Avicii. Happy Sunday from here πŸ’

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1 year ago

Thank you dear, I wish you same

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1 year ago

Depression is one of the most common reason why a person commits suicide and maybe she was suffering from that because of her illness. Sometimes those who are under depression are hopeless and no matter what advice we give to them they won't listen. The best that we can do is to stay at their side's and allow them to mourn in front of you. Letting them feel our presence and letting them see that we are their to listen with their heartaches and pains may help them to feel better. Suicide isn't the answer after all.

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1 year ago

Yes that is the best thing to do, thanks for this amazing comment

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1 year ago

People who are depressed could be in denial whether or not to consult a professional. Of course taking your life is not the answer, but it feels like it to some people. Why? Several factors may affect their mental health. Lack of support and understanding from friend, family or other people around them. People around them are to blame not the suicide victim.

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1 year ago

Lack of support and understanding from loved ones is always a key factor. I wish we could show love to people around us

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1 year ago

Nope sucide is not answer because it means we have given up on difficulties, worries and depression. Life is name of struggle from birth to death. I don't like persons who indulge into sucide.

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1 year ago

You are right dear

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1 year ago

It's never the answer and would never be because it would leave a lot of people with more questions than answers just like you have with Avicii. It hurts me to see bright minds result to taking their own lives for whatever reasons they have. Life is hard and this is why we need to not feel alone before depression would set in. It's a tough life but is there anyone not battling one thing or the other? Some people don't like being pitied while some don't want to be at the mercy of others or make others have another view to what they have been used to. Whatever reason it is, we need to fight to stay alive. It's okay not to be okay...suicide is still not the answer.

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1 year ago

Yes sir, you are right, its okay not to be okay

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1 year ago

😁

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1 year ago

Suicide can be heared anywhere and yes it doesn't just choose teens but even young and adult. My classmate take his life because his mother always instruct him what to do, what job to be done and even doesn't like his girlfriend and wanted him to brake up with her. He felt so sad and sadly he committed suicide. It is very sad to know about it and every mother get a lesson from it not to dictate their children who to love and what job to do.

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1 year ago

Am sure his mom will be regretting her actions..thanks for this contribution

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Yes she regretted for sure.

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1 year ago

Just recently, a government official committed suicide and reading the news, I just couldn't imagine why a prominent personality, wealthy, and still young with full of opportunities waiting ahead, will take his life. Of course we will not know the reason. Depression has already taken a lot of lives. What we can do is to be mindful of what is happening around us, to our close friends and relatives. Look for the signs that we may still have enough time to control the situation.

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1 year ago

So rampant this days for people to take their lives

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1 year ago

i have seen and known some of my age died because of suicide. one of my friends died because he can't take the brokenness of his family. he was force to commit suicide by hanging himself in his own room.

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1 year ago

Really depressing, it wasn't in his position to worry about the family's financial status

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1 year ago

Perhaps suicide is not the solution, but many of the reasons are untreated mental and emotional problems, although it is not the solution, but it is also not that a person can see clearly the situation is not right.

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1 year ago

Yes dear

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