Suicide Prevention Week

First of all, I have to address how much I am failing to keep up with blogging. I have had numerous people ask me when I will next be posting and I posted approximately a week ago telling you guys i'd have a haul coming. However, to be quite honest I have just been to damn lazy.

On the other hand, I really think what I am going to talk about today is of massive importance.

This week (8th-14th September 2014) is National Suicide Prevention week. You reading this may or may not have this week close to your heart but I think either way it is vital to understand how suicide affects people all over the world every single day. Whether this be the person who is having the thoughts, or their friends and family dealing with the consequences and heartache.

What is Suicide?
To commit suicide is the act of intentionally ending your own life.
 
Recently, a very famous actor, Robin Williams devastatingly took his own life. This was a huge shock to a lot of people. This particular tragedy showed a lot of people how invisible mental illness can be. This comedy gold actor, who made his audience laugh until we cried, took his own life. This shows that even when a person appears happy on the outside, they can have demons inside that override this front they constantly put up. Also, it emphasises that money does not, and will not ever buy happiness.

Mental illness is so easily hidden and that's what can make it so scary. I can't stress enough how important it is to speak out if you are feeling at all down or depressed.
 
Other than mental illness, there are a lot of other reasons why someone may feel they can no longer live.

• Financial worries
• Loneliness
• Family problems
• Sexual orientation
• Bullying

The list is endless.

If you are wanting to help a friend or family member that has opened up to you, remember to not judge them and always let them know that you're there for them. Being there for someone that is experiencing these thoughts could make 100% difference to their life.

The main purpose of this blog post is to Raise Awareness and to let everyone know that suicide is NEVER the answer.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, please get help.

Helplines and support groups

• Samaritans (08457 90 90 90) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you are feeling, or if you are worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans atjo@samaritans.org.
• Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number will not show up on your phone bill.
• PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation that supports teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
• Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It does not have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information.
• Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts.
• Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying.

 

 

 

I hope I didn't offend anyone, and if this post helps just 1 person I have succeeded

Thankyou for reading.

 
 
Disclaimer: In no way, shape or form am I claiming to be an expert in this field. I just want to raise awareness.