Living in a black hole

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Depression often leads its victims to lose all hope. Silence becomes frustration, and once that frustration reaches a dead end; suicide seems to be the only solution. However, suicide leaves those who stay behind with many painful questions, but one in specific. That question is, why?

Many often think that by not touching the topic the issue will minor itself, but in reality it does not make it any better. Avoiding the problem only allows it to spread, and affect others. It’s like proving that silence is the solution

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Silence is not the solution, when Suicide is ranked the third-leading cause of death for teens.  The best way to express your self is by talking to a professional councilor or therapist. Getting help is the only way you will end the frustration.Reaching out and speaking up can help end the silence.

Depression can be caused by many stressful situations in life. For that reason it is often hard to know right away if a person is depressed. It is important to ask questions and know the signs that will help us detect if a person is depressed, or has been having suicidal thoughts.

Questions we can ask

·         Who is more at risk of being depressed?

·         How can I help someone suffering from depression?

·         What can cause a person to be depressed?

·         Who can I ask for help?

Symptoms of depression

·         Difficulty concentrating and making decisions

·         Change in appetite

·         Fatigue

·         Feeling upset, restless, and irritable

·         Trouble sleeping or too much sleep

·         Poor school performance

·         Loose interest in things they enjoyed

·         Spending time alone

·         Thinking or talking about suicide or death

Suicide signs

·         Having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly

·         Giving away belongings

·         Performing self-destructive behaviors

·         not wanting to go out

·         having trouble in school or work

·         Talking about death or suicide, or even saying that they want to hurt themselves

·         Talking about feeling hopeless or guilty

·         Changing sleep or eating habits

·         Arranging ways to take their own life

·         Talking about going away

·         changing behavior from a period of anxiety to calmness

·         Losing interest in activities 

When we gain knowledge in an issue so serious like depression, and suicide, it is more likely for us to help those in need. However, when we are ignorant we are likely to ignore the problem.

Depression is an issue where silence plays a big role as a risk factor. Now, why is silence not the solution? Well silencing yourself to your emotions affects you mentally, physically, and spiritually.  When you silence yourself it not only becomes a conflict with the inner you, but it begins to affect those around you. You begin to bottle up your thoughts, and emotions often causing you to feel angry and impotent. In reality silence leads you nowhere, and it only provokes frustration and guilt.

Depression should be prevented before it leads to suicide. But, how can we prevent depression? Depression can be prevented by communicating. When we communicate with others we are more likely to let go of what is affecting us. If you know anyone with depression communicate with them, or recommend them to go get help. When we reach out and speak up we are less likely to be depressed.

Living in a black hole is not happiness, and suicide is not the last option. Suicide is triggered by a thought of guilt and the feeling of loneliness. It only takes a minute to commit the action, when it can be a minute to ask for help. Expressing your self is all we need in order to start seeing change. 

Suicide prevention Hotlines

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255; suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255, press 1; or text 838255; veteranscrisisline.net

The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386; thetrevorproject.org/lifelinechat