Teen Depression & Suicide Video and Emotions

27 July, 2009 - Blog, Uncategorized

The Life and Death Feelings and Decisions of Depressed and Suicidal Teens.

I have received e-mails from many depressed and suicidal teens.
They seem to feel they are living in total isolation from their parents.
They feel that their parents will not believe them or take them seriously, will not help them, cannot help them, and will be angry and inconvenienced, with their depression and other personal problems.
Unfortunately, I know these things to be true in far too many cases.

Books on Teen Depression and Suicide

: Teen Suicide & Depression: TollieSchmidt.com

A silent epidemic is ravaging the nation and killing our kids.

In the last 30 years, the suicide rate among teenagers has tripled. A recent survey indicated that 60% of high school students have thought of killing themselves. And every two hours, a young person succeeds in taking his or her own life.

Sadly, most parents and peers don’t know how to recognize or handle the warning signs that someone is contemplating suicide. This Web site provides important information about how to spot signs of danger and secure help for a young person on the edge… before it’s too late.

Which of the following would you say is the most likely to commit suicide?

A. A straight-A student
B. A student who is gifted in athletics
C. A student who is abusing drugs and failing in school
D. A student who is very popular
E. All of the above are at equal risk

Answer:

E. Under the right â€” or wrong â€” circumstances, all of the above could commit suicide.

Teenagers tend to experience strong feelings of stress, confusion, self-doubt, pressure to succeed, financial uncertainty, and other fears while growing up.

For some teenagers, divorce, the formation of a new family with stepparents and stepsiblings, or moving to a new community can be very unsettling and can intensify self-doubts. In some cases, suicide appears to be a “solution.” But depression and suicidal feelings are treatable conditions.

courtesy of the American Association of Suicidology

Many people at some time in their lives think about committing suicide. Most decide to live, because they eventually come to realize that the crisis is temporary and death is permanent.

However, people having a crisis sometimes perceive their dilemma as inescapable and feel an utter loss of control. These are some of the feelings and things they experience:

Can’t stop the pain
Can’t think clearly
Can’t make decisions
Can’t see any way out
Can’t sleep, eat or work
Can’t get out of depression
Can’t make the sadness go away
Can’t see a future without pain
Can’t see themselves as worthwhile
Can’t get someone’s attention
Can’t seem to get control

If you suspect someone close to you is thinking about suicide, it is vitally important that you seek outside professional help. In many cities there are mental health organizations that offer services for little or no fee. You may call The Covenant House Nineline 1-800-999-9999.

If you are experiencing these feelings, get help NOW. There is someone who cares!

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