Frequently Asked Questions
1.) Why do people think about suicide?
People usually try to attempt suicide to block emotional pain. People usually need to cry to get it all out. People that are either abused, raped, bipolar etc try to hurt themselves. Some people think that they need to commit suicide because they may not think that they have someone they can turn to and they may be scared of what might hapen next.
2.) How would I know if someone is suicidal?
Their behaviors they portray. You will be able to notice warning signs. Most of them will ask for help, and might want someone to talk to. The only way you can really find out if someone is suicidal is to ask them, although they may not want to tell you. (ProQuest Staff)
3.) Are all suicidal people crazy?
No, having suicidal thoughts does not mean you are crazy or mentally ill. It could mean a lot of things. People who attempt or think about suicide are mostly depressed. Depression is a normal thing. You can be diagnosed or it can be hereditary. You can get help for depression!
4.) Why do suicidal people try to hurt themselves?
Suicidal people try to harm themselves because they think they are worthless or may think things won't get better. Also, some people harm themselves because it releases the emotional pain they have. Some suicidal people would often cut themselves, abuse alcohol and/or drugs or take risks that could easily hurt them. (Psych Central Staff)
People usually try to attempt suicide to block emotional pain. People usually need to cry to get it all out. People that are either abused, raped, bipolar etc try to hurt themselves. Some people think that they need to commit suicide because they may not think that they have someone they can turn to and they may be scared of what might hapen next.
2.) How would I know if someone is suicidal?
Their behaviors they portray. You will be able to notice warning signs. Most of them will ask for help, and might want someone to talk to. The only way you can really find out if someone is suicidal is to ask them, although they may not want to tell you. (ProQuest Staff)
3.) Are all suicidal people crazy?
No, having suicidal thoughts does not mean you are crazy or mentally ill. It could mean a lot of things. People who attempt or think about suicide are mostly depressed. Depression is a normal thing. You can be diagnosed or it can be hereditary. You can get help for depression!
4.) Why do suicidal people try to hurt themselves?
Suicidal people try to harm themselves because they think they are worthless or may think things won't get better. Also, some people harm themselves because it releases the emotional pain they have. Some suicidal people would often cut themselves, abuse alcohol and/or drugs or take risks that could easily hurt them. (Psych Central Staff)