prime writings » suicide http://usprime23.com prime writings and the events happening in our complex society Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:05:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Crisis support http://usprime23.com/2010/03/crisis-support/ http://usprime23.com/2010/03/crisis-support/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:59:55 +0000 agiyiga http://usprime23.com/?p=821 The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) suggests the following ways in which you can support someone who may be contemplating suicide:

* Take the initiative to ask what is troubling him/her.

* If your friend/relative is depressed, DON’T be afraid to ask whether he/she is considering suicide.

* Do NOT attempt to argue anyone out of suicide. Rather let the person know that you care and understand that they are not alone, that suicidal feelings are temporary, that depression can be treated and that problems can be solved. AVOID the temptation to say : ‘You have so much to live for’ or that ‘suicide will hurt your family’.

* In a crisis, take the person to an emergency room/ walk-in-clinic – DO NOT leave the person alone until help is available. Remove drugs, razors, scissors or firearms that could be used in a suicidal attempt. You can also contact your local emergency numbers.

Support can not only make all the difference to a person who is thinking about taking his/ her own life but also to people with depression and anxiety.

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