The ABC Pillars of Suicidal Support to loved ones
Suicide!
Aaaaaah, why him?
What happen and why did he have to do that? it seems everything was okay with him. Why!
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 703,000 die globally from suicide death. And this could be YOU, YOU, and YOU.
Everyone stands a chance of being a victim of suicide and suicidal thought. If people who die of suicide have this number thus, 703,000 then more of this number construct suicidal thoughts in their minds and attempts it several times before a successful incident of suicide.
During this attempt, people around them often neglect the repeated actions or triggers they showcase, to inform them they are in pain and want to end it all. Sometimes, they are accused of exhibiting this behavior of signals indirectly informing people they are in pain.
Friday, 10th September 2021 is the World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD21 to create awareness on suicide in an individual's life, the community, and society. What will you do to support someone who shows signals of suicidal thoughts and attempts?
This awareness is not a one-day affair but a must affair that must be done daily. What can you do to help someone showing suicidal signals?
Here are 3 major ABC Pillars of support
Always show them that you care for them. This can be done with actions. Show them, love, more especially when the odds are against them. Let them know that you appreciate their existence in your life.
Be Studious of the behaviour and actions they do. Though, some of the signals they show, they might possibly hide that from you, more especially when they see that you care and love them. Would want to stay away from you so that you won`t stop their actions or hurt you.
Courage is all you need to stand for them. Sometimes, when you exhibit love and care. They want to stop you from focusing on them. Be courageous and Stand for them.