Though not a mental disorder in and of itself, major depression in particular has a serious potential for suicide as a serious side effect.
Deliberate self-harm (DSH), which includes suicide, is the act of intentionally injuring oneself, regardless of the outcome. Suicide is defined as a type of DSH and is a human act of self-intentioned and self-inflicted cessation (death).
It is estimated that 2-10% of people who attempt suicide go on to commit suicide within the following 10 days. An attempted suicide is a suicidal act that fails but does not result in death.
While attempted suicide is more common in women than completed suicide, which is 2-4 times more common in men, a suicide gesture is an attempt at suicide in which the person making the gesture has no intention of ending their life, though some of these people may unintentionally pass away in the process.
Causes
Suicide can occur for a number of reasons, including:
Psychiatric disorders
Suicide is frequently caused by psychiatric conditions, such as, for instance
· Depression
· Alcoholism and drug dependence
· Schizophrenia
In some suicide cases, biochemical factors (low levels of 5-HIAA) and genetic factors (a concordance rate of 18% in monozygotic twins) are significant.
Physical disorders
Suicide is a common option for patients with painful or incurable physical conditions like cancer and AIDS.
Psychological factors
Suicide has many different causes, but one of the most significant is psychological.
· Failure in examination
· Love affairs
· Dowry difficulties
· Marital difficulties
· Illegitimate pregnancy
· Family problems
The loss of a cherished possession due to death or another circumstance
· Financial difficulties
· Social isolation
Symptoms
Symptoms of suicidal ideation or behavior include:
Speaking openly about committing suicide, such as by saying things like, “I’m going to kill myself,” “I wish I were dead,” or “I wish I hadn’t been born.”
Acquiring the equipment necessary for suicide, such as purchasing a gun or stockpiling pills.
Refusing to interact with others and desiring solitude
Experiencing mood swings, such as being emotionally elated one day and extremely depressed the next.
Having an obsession with violence, dying, or death
Perceiving a circumstance as hopeless or trapped
Growing alcohol and drug use
A change in daily habits, such as ones related to eating or sleeping
Engaging in risky or destructive behaviors, such as drug use or reckless driving
When there is no other logical reason to do so, giving away possessions or organizing your affairs
Waving people off as if you’ll never see them again
Characteristic changes or extreme agitation or anxiety, especially when exhibiting some of the warning signs mentioned above
Risk factors
Despite the fact that women are more likely to attempt suicide, men are more likely to succeed because they frequently use more lethal methods, such as a firearm.
If any of the following apply to you:
· Attempted suicide before
Feel depressed, anxious, worthless, lonely, or isolated from others.
Go through a stressful life event, like losing a loved one, serving in the military, getting divorced, or running into financial or legal issues.
Be abusing drugs or alcohol; this can make suicidal thoughts worse and make you feel rash or impulsive enough to act on them.
Possess firearms within reach and experience suicidal thoughts
Be suffering from an underlying mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or major depression.
Have a history of physical or sexual abuse, drug abuse, suicide, or mental illness in your family.
Have a medical condition, such as a chronic illness, persistent pain, or a terminal illness, that has been linked to depression and suicidal ideation.
Have a hostile environment or an unsupportive family if you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person.
Complications
Even though many attempts at suicide are impulsive acts made in the heat of the moment, they can still leave you with severe or permanent injuries, such as organ failure or brain damage. Suicidal thoughts and attempts at suicide take a toll on your emotional state. For example, you may become so consumed by suicidal thoughts that you are unable to function in your daily life.
Grief, anger, depression, and guilt are frequent emotions for those who were left behind after a suicide, also referred to as survivors of suicide.
Prevention
To help prevent suicidal thoughts from occurring:
·Get the treatment you need.You may be ashamed to seek treatment for mental health issues, but receiving the appropriate care for depression, substance abuse, or another underlying problem will improve your outlook on life and help keep you safe. If the underlying cause is not treated, your suicidal thoughts are likely to return.
·Establish your support network.You may want to seek assistance from your place of worship, support groups, or other community resources. Feeling connected and supported can help reduce the risk of suicide. It may be difficult to talk about suicidal feelings, and your friends and family may not fully understand why you feel the way you do. However, reach out anyhow and make sure the people who care about you are aware of what’s happening and are there when you need them.
·Remember, suicidal feelings are temporary.Take one step at a time and don’t act impulsively if you feel hopeless or like life is no longer worth living.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
There are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy when it comes to suicidal behavior, but the choice depends on the individuality of the patient, taking their mental and physical health into consideration
AURUM METALLICUMAurummetallicum patients are very serious, intensely focused on work and achievement, who become depressed if they feel they have failed in some way. Nervous breakdown. Thoughts of suicide but fears death greatly. Disgusted of life and thoughts. Profound despondency. Peevish. Rapid and constant questioning without waiting for answers. Oversensitive to noise. Discouragement, self-loathing, and self-hatred.
NATRUM SULPHURICUMDepression is worsened by soft music or dim lighting, sitting next to a stained glass window, and natrum sulph. patients are sensitive and suspicious. They dislike speaking or being spoken to. —Suicidal impulses; must exercise restraint to prevent shooting himself. Mental problems brought on by head injuries or the negative consequences of falls.
ALUMINAAlumina patients are depressed, anxious, want to flee, and see everything in a depressing light. -Suicidal tendency or impulses when seeing a knife or blood.
NUX VOMICA-Suicidal tendencies in alcoholics; high levels of irritability; nervousness and excitability; suicidal and homicidal impulses; a fear of knives out of concern that she might harm herself or others; impulses to shoot himself in the head with a gun or jump from a height.
SEPIAPeople with sepsis are irritable, angry, sensitive, easily offended, and miserable. They have little interest in their loved ones and a strong aversion to work and family. They also want to commit suicide.
SILICEA– Hormonal imbalance causes mood changes, loss of self-confidence, dread of failures, fixed ideas, sadness, hopelessness, disgust for life, and desire to commit suicide. She cries when describing her symptoms and feels anxious as the evening approaches. She also feels her pelvis pressing down.
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS—Fixed ideas, dullness of mind, belief that his blood is tainted or dirty, emotional sensitivity such that music causes trembling and weeping, postpartum depression, overexcitement to the point of considering self-harm, bleeding to death.
Comments are closed.