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Suicide and ways of preventing it

In 2017 it was reported that 5,821 people committed suicide, with an average of 16 suicides per day and suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the country.

Suicide, a subject that many are too afraid to talk about but is sadly becoming more and more common. Suicide is incredibly powerful and can affect anyone, it can take your partner, best friend, parent or sibling, no one of us is exempt. With statistics like those of 2017 it's quite clear something needs to change otherwise we will continue to lose even more beautiful souls which quite possibly, could have been saved.
In recent years a great deal more celebrities have devastatingly taken their own lives. This has to lead to additional awareness but however sadly it keeps happening, which just shows us we need to be doing more. We need to be talking to our loved ones, asking them how they really feel and keep asking till their honest. We need to be providing better support to those we know are suffering and getting them the correct medical help. We also need to be sharing our stories so that those struggling with mental health don't feel they need to be ashamed of their condition and can be open about it.
The worrying factor there is with suicide is that some, not everyone, believe a person who is expressing their desire to commit suicide is saying it for effect. The problem is that not all thoughts and feelings will mean action however they are not any less serious. A person can be crying out for help, but this doesn't mean you should ever doubt if they’re serious, because one day that thought might turn from a feeling to something they act on and at that point it's too late. 
Unfortunately, when it comes to suicide a large number of people will not see the warning signs. The sad fact is these days everyone is so caught up in their own lives that they forget to think about anyone else. It's very clear to see that someone is struggling but if you don't open up your eyes, you'll never know. Then when the tragic event does happen, people say  “I didn't even know they were struggling”. 
As a person whom after struggling with severe depression made multiple suicide attempts, I know what it's like to feel there's no other way out of the pain you're experiencing other than suicide. The feeling that you never knew it was possible to feel as low as you do and even just existing hurts. However, what I do also know, is that it is possible to find a light at the end of the tunnel and feel happiness once again. Although it may not be an easy ride and the journey can be long, it's worth every second of it. I know that suicide doesn't have to be the answer. 
I want anyone who feels suicidal right now to understand that recovery is possible. There are options other than suicide, it's not the only way to end your pain. The road may be long, and it may be bumpy, but you can, and you will beat this depression. I want you to find any last piece of hope and strength you to fight this feeling and get yourself better. Happiness may feel a million miles away right now, but you can get there and when you do, life will feel like the most precious thing in the world.

Get them professional help
Seeking professional help from a GP or psychiatrist is crucial in preventing someone from taking their own life. Depression is bigger than all of us and if you know someone suffering you must get them medical help; don't think you can deal with it on your own, it just isn't worth taking the risk.

Always talk to them
Providing a listening ear is so important, in fact for me it was the most important thing. As difficult as it may be, a person who is feeling suicidal may just need someone to talk it through with, why they're feeling that way and what action can be taken to stop those thoughts. Anyone suffering from their mental health will just want time and patience from you, to listen to how they're feeling.

If serious, don't leave them on their own
As much as the person will not like you for this if they are extremely unwell and you're very worried about them, you just cannot leave them. Sadly, it was always the times when everyone had gone out to work that I tried to take my own life, I waited for the moment I knew everyone would be gone.

Be by their side every second of the way
In my experience, if it wasn't for my partner and mum I 100% can say I would not be here writing this blog. They were my strength when I didn't have it, they were my shoulder to cry on every single day and they were there to listen even when I didn't even understand what I was saying. If you truly love and care for a person who is suffering from their mental health, you can never do too much.


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