Teen Suicide
posted September 1, 2009 - 11:41amSuicide
It's the first thing that comes to ten's mind when colliding with an emotion never felt before,so with unbearable to them they strive to find a way out.Teens think that ending their life would be the only possible way of relief.It's certainly appalling to think that teen suicide is on the rise.
In my opinion, I belive that attempted suicide is a cry for help.It's a way of signalling that they feel overwhelmed with life along with streeess that come along with it. It is also a way of saying " I can't take it anymore!". Attempted suicide is a direct indication of depression demonstating that they have feelings and thoughts that they cannot handle anymore.
They try to solve that problem by ending their life. Everybody knows that adolescence is an unsetting time with many physical,emotional and pshchological changes taking place. It is a time of confusion, anger,despair and depression. It is a streeful development period filled with major changes. It affects a teen's rational way of thinking and decision making. It becomes a mission for parents.The reasons behinds a teen's suicide or attempted suicide can be complex.But one basic theory lies under all explanations:they were all trying to escape from a situation that seemed impossible t deal with emotionally and they all wanted immediate relief:dying.
Given below are some reasons for teen suicide:
- Stress,confusion and self-doubt.
- Lack of parental interest.
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual abuse.
- Family alcoholism
- Pressure of modern life
- Personal loss and inability to handle hardships
Suicides rates differ between boys and girls but it appears that girls THINK and ATTEMPT suicide about twice as often as boys. Yet boys DIE BY SUICIDE about as four times as girls as they tend to be more lethal and daring.
Some of the risk factors for suicide include:
- Impulsive behaviouors
- Family history of suicide
- Firearms at home
- Family Viloence
- Prior suicide attempt
Warning signs include:
- Alcohol and drugs use
- Feelings of unwantedness
- Un-necessary risk taking
- Withdrawal from friends n family members
- Loss of interest in activities
- Difficulty in praising

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