Saw This article on suicides.
I haven't seen this in AA yet, but i hope that should anyone post a
suicide post, lets all unite Against the idea
okay?
Some hightlights from the article:
'You can bare your soul online and be anonymous. That's
where it's dangerous. You can always find someone to reinforce your
feelings and intentions, no matter how destructive they
are.'
'A combination of the herd instinct and group-think may
provide them with a sense of courage that overcomes inhibitions to
actually commit suicide.'
Signs to look out for:
Behavioural changes
- Finding it hard to go to sleep
- Avoiding people or activities
- Giving away personal possessions
Physical changes
- Neglecting one's appearances
- Sudden weight loss or gain
- Loss of energy
Emotional changes
- Moody, tearful, quiet, outbursts
- Loss of concentration
Verbal clues-
Expresses feelings of despair, hopelessness or helplessness
- Makes statements like 'I won't be around to face...', 'All my
problems will end...'
Once again, the phone numbers to call:
Samaritans of Singapore, 1800-221-4444, www.samaritans.org.sg,
[email protected]
Family Service Centres, 1800-838-0100
Counselling and Care Centre, 6536-6366, www.counsel.org.sg
Care Community Services, www.carecom.org.sg
Shanyou Counselling Centre, www.shanyou.org.sg
Care Corner Singapore, www.carecorner.org.sg/counselling.html
People who have suicidal thoughts, do NOT hesitate to ask for
someone to talk to. We'll be here if you need us. ~