Question 1

what to do after attempting suicide?

Accepted Answer

Sx awareness: Work with your therapist and psychiatrist  on sx awareness and monitoring as well as triggers for your depression and suicidal thoughts. Work on a plan of action now for the time when crisis does return -- help you be better prepared. Focus on the things that work for you right now and embrace the positive experiences around you, however small they might seem. 1-800-273-talk (8255).

Question 2

why do women attempt suicide more often than men?

Accepted Answer

Societial pressure: we sometimes think of suicide as anger turned inwards and  women  may   be  raised  to try   to  please others  and  may  direct  anger inwards
  man   may   be  raised   to   be  more   outwardly  agrresive

Question 3

attempted suicide, what should i do? where can i get help?

Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear you: Have gotten to such a place in life.  Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Suicide does not improve the lives of loved ones left behind - it only increases their pain, guilt ; remorse. Virtually all problems in life can be improved w/ time, effort ; perspective.  Please get help from a mental health prof'l ; contact 911 if you feel suicidal again. Wishing you the best!

Question 4

what kind of gift would you buy someone that has attempted suicide?

Accepted Answer

Kindness: If this person is a friend, social support and empathy, without too much intrusiveness, is a priceless gift.

Question 5

a few days ago i attempted suicide but now i feel fine, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Are you under : Mental health care? Some people have significant shifts in their moods. Some people feel a sense of relief after harming themselves. Psychiatric assessment would help. It could be used to rule in or out things like a mood disorder or personality characteristics that are not adaptable. Take care.

Question 6

what can you do to watch a child to make sure they don't attempt suicide again?

Accepted Answer

Constant supervision: It's most important to insure the child is in a safe environment - whether at home or in a treatment facility.  The parent/guardian needs to be able to provide constant supervision and monitoring. The environment itself needs to be safe: lack of access to weapons,  medications (even over-the-counter ones), sharp objects.  Ongoing treatment is also crucial to symptom improvement.

Question 7

why is it illegal to attempt/commit suicide? its my body. the state shouldnt own me. why are people stopped. i should be allowed to.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: The state has an interest in protecting the health of its citizens. People who attempt suicide generally have underlying psychiatric issues, e.g. depression. If the underlying issue is addressed, the person does not wish to die. Please talk to your doctor as there may be a simple treatment for your illness.
Wish you a healthy, prosperous, long life!

Question 8

what is it like to be committed to a psych ward for attempted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A relief, ideally: The experience of being admitted to a mental health unit varies depending on a number of factors.  Patients can voluntarily accept admission or they can sometimes be involuntarily admitted if they are considered a danger to self due to a mental disorder. But, in both cases the staff tend to be caring, professional, and skilled at keeping you safe and on track for functioning and feeling better.

Question 9

how common are suicide attempts?

Accepted Answer

There are: 10 - 20 million suicide attempts a year as well as 800.000 - 1 million suicides a year. It is a very serious problem worldwide. Often the attempts are cries for help that  can trigger much needed psychotherapy which can prevent suicides and help people go on to lead healthy productive lives.

Question 10

could a failed suicide attempt have life long issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but they can be: Helpful life long issues.  If the attempt helps the person to change lifestyle, get help, avoid future attempts then the results can be positive.  Hope this helps.

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