Before You Say Goodbye, Please Journey Through a Grief of Suicide
A complete resource for suicide prevention for anyone who lives with you, your child or anyone else. I’ve listed practical suggestions to help you cope with suicide and how to talk to your child of any age with compassion, confidence and love. Remember, suicide is not an ultimate escape – This article will expose you useful hints to pass though their grief stages.
Sadly, in this modern day, suicide has seen to become a trend or even a common culture. Each year, approximately 30,000 people die by suicide in America, which is also the ninth leading cause of deaths in the United States. It was reported that 85% of the suicidal people in the U.S were male and the reasons were due to the loss of beloved one, unemployment, an empty soul after retirement, decrease in strength (might have contributed to depression and 75% of the depressed Americans refuse for assistance and treatment), and prolonged loneliness as well. People with schizophrenia, particularly young adult males and teens with generalized anxiety disorders are observed to be at greater risk for suicide attempts.
Sadly, today, the highest cause of death amongst the teenagers, other than by accident, is suicide. Every one hour, there is a case of suicide being reported among the teenagers. According to the Vital Statistics of the United States, suicidal cases among the teenagers seem to soar during the holidays, particularly in April, June and July. The depressed feeling is said to be intensified around the holidays. Very often, when teenagers break up relationship with a girlfriend or a boyfriend intensifying by parents’ divorce, death of a family member, the death of a sibling, a fight with a parent or boyfriend or girlfriend can cause them dreadfully upset and depressing. Playing choking game, homicidal violence, an unintended pregnancy, being harmed by abuse or rape, drug abuse, self-loathing or being victimized are other reasons that might lead to suicide attempts. Under such extreme confusion and desperation, they think they can’t accept humiliation, social isolation, rejection, failure or other psychological disturbances that get them to see no other way out. They’ll find coping with such problems overwhelming, in which under such dreadful situation they might go for suicide attempts.
The negative thought might be a potential to lead them to depression. In the midst of facing failures or shortcomings, they might see no way out of a painful situation but death as the only ultimate escape. That means teenagers today, no longer respect absolute value of lives and no longer do they understand the real reward of life. These young people are not properly taught of the meaning and purpose of life, and thus when they see there’s hopelessness, they want it out with a short-cut circuit: suicide.
Well, suicide is not just a problem of an American. It has been estimated that approximately 10 to 20 million people worldwide attempt suicides each year. Among the Canadian young adults and youth, suicide has been identified as the second leading cause of death. In general, the public always underestimate the occurrence of suicide.
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K Kristie | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Very powerful piece of info.
Debra. | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Wow! Chan, this is a very well researched article! Nine pages is a little too much reading for me right now but what I did read, I can tell that you have out done yourself on such an important issue! Well done, Chan!
Blue Buttefly | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
The information is great. I am just 1/3 thru reading. Excellent.
Anne McNew | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
oh no… 9 pages!!! hahahaha
but this is a very well presented article.
Thanks for the good job, Chan.
Dr Shalini Kapoor Kad | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
as usual another great work by Chan Lee Peng.
The Good Vibes Girl | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
A great well researched article on a very sensitive subject, well done!
Intrepidus | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Wow. Its a very insightful article. Suicide is really a serious case. I remember a close friend of mine who had once tried to commit suicide as she went through a hard time living with her husband who abused her daily.
BC Doan | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Very comprehensive, great information, and an important article…
clay hurtubise | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Goodjob Chan. Don’t worry about where the article is placed, when people google, they will find it.
As someone who has lost several friends to suicide, I found your article interesting. The most dangerous time for a depressed person is when they start to feel better! AT the heigth of depression many folks simply don’t have the energy to follow through: when they starrt to regain strength, and ‘feel better’, they are stronger and then follow through. Often a person will happy since the plan is laid out, and they know the outcome.
Your article will help, thanks,
Clay
Kalaiselvan | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Nice ARticle Chan.. Suicide is indeed very sensitive thing.. I lost one of my friend due to this stupid thing…
Melody SJAL | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Got to come back for the other pages. But my, you have really done your homework nicely, Chan.
trishia | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Chan,it staggers me to know the high percentage of suicide gathered from this article.This information is vital here as well as on MAD. I heard of a suicide just last night,while I watched the news.
Your keen interest in humanity’s well-being through your well searched writings is appreciated. You’ve planted the seed!God is in charge of the nurturing. This article is probably needed here,more than anyplace else!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for caring!
Kate Smedley | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article, thoroughly researched, I am going to read it again, thanks for putting so much time in for this Chan.
monica55 | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article. Thanks for sharing these useful tips
Monica
c.s. robins | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
This is a good detailed account of the reasons behind suicide fatalities. It clears a lot of misconceptions and confusion. Thanks
Vikram Chhabra | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
A very well researched article!
Betty Carew | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Very well researched Chan and very well presented. we had a bit of a crises a few weeks ago but have overcome it and hopefully things will get better. thanks for this article.
Judy Sheldon | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Chan, you leave no stone unturned when researching for an article. This is very impressive. Thanks & G♥d bless. I agree with Tricia.!
Ruby Hawk | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Chan you have an important article with information we should all know. It’s a sad thing when anyone can’t see any way but sucicide to end their troubles.
valli | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Well researched and informative article.
JOSELITO B BISENIO | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
wow!that was a very informative article…and chan surely burned eyebrows just to give us wonderful information…
nice job!
papaleng | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Chan, you never run out of great article. Thumbs Up..
jo oliver | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
Chan,
As always you have tackled a difficult subject, and then presented it with informative info. Job well done!
Unofre Pili | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
That’s a pretty awful of an information. Thanks for the info..
CutestPrincess | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
it was absolutely great! it worth the time reading this article… i’ll be back to read the rest.. great job, chan!
PR Mace | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
Outstanding well done article.
goodselfme | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
You teach any subject with compassion and wisdom. Thank you for doing this write for all to read and share.
Sandra A Flowers | Mar 3, 2009 | Reply
thank you, this is a great article, in times like these its good to be aware of this, great job,,
Eunice Tan | Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
Depression is something we must beware of. A very good article, Chan. This is very important.
Mr Ghaz | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
Great work! another very helpful and IMPORTANT article. Must read. Well done and Thanx for sharing
aziz | Apr 24, 2009 | Reply
Such depressive illness, suicidal tendencies can become severe if is left untreated. Very impressive article.Keep it up.
Deep Blue | May 19, 2009 | Reply
nice article my friend. I’d rather write a thousand less read blog than commit one.
swatilohani | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
tragic
dale | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
its no use good bye im very soory to all that cared if any
DustinsMom | Sep 9, 2010 | Reply
Guest here. What a great article you have posted. Packed full of valuable information. I lost my only child of 16 to suicide, so I can relate to what you are trying to say here. It is so important to talk about suicide. Thank you for posting this information. I hope it helps someone.