According to an online article, a suicide occurs every 40 seconds and an attempt is made every three seconds.
This staggering information commonly occurs between among children between the ages of 10 and 14-years-old.
World Suicide Prevention Day commemorates all who have committed suicide, those who contemplated doing this and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Here are signs to look for if you are suicidal:
• A constant depressed mood
• Change in sleeping patterns
• Loss of interest in daily activities
• You struggle to concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are now difficult
• Feelings of worthlessness
• You consume more alcohol than normal or engage in other reckless behavior
• Thoughts of death or suicide
Contact The South African Depression and Anxiety Group on 0800 21 22 23/0800 12 13 14 or sms 31393 between 8am and 8pm if you feel suicidal.
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