Every single serious personal crisis doesn’t necessarily lead to a suicide. Nonetheless, every crisis has certain characteristics in common: A high, accumulated level of stress, making the sufferer very fragile and vulnerable; The sufferer’s inability to use normal methods to find solutions to personal difficulties; […] See more
Many things make me different. I am dyslexic. I only learned this late in life. Because my mother taught me to read, write and count, I still finished at the head of my class. It allowed me to study by myself, so I could advance […] See more
The sufferer may be seen Giving away precious personal items Settling debts, making peace with people Making out a will Praising the courage of those who have committed suicide Mourning a personal loss for an extended period of time Engaging in risky behavior (speeding behind […] See more
Stress is a sneaky, insidious force that weaves its web inside your mind until all you see are shades of black. By Raymond Viger How we escape stress can cause us even more harm: alcohol, drugs, escapism… But not all our responses to stress are, […] See more
Incapable of clearly expressing distress, the suicidal person sends signals to those around them. These signals can be subtle, or jumbo-sized. These signals are appeals for help; a final search for some glimmer of hope before the tsunami hits. Remember, 8 out of 10 suicides […] See more
Let’s demystify the process. Here are a few basic facts: Music and movies can’t motivate a person to suicide. Suicide results from a troubled soul, not because a rapper advocates the act. We shouldn’t brush off a suicidal person. Some think that the best therapy […] See more
Suicide is the tragic conclusion of a long chain of events that shake us down to the very foundations of our being. Each of these events leaves their mark, a sign of wear and tear. By Raymond Viger Recovering takes time. But more importantly, it […] See more
Montreal has set up its first two supervised injection sites (SIS) for intravenous drug users. But some people ask, “Why bother?” By Raymond Viger After all, we’re talking junkies here. If they want to kill themselves with drugs and pass their infections on to other […] See more
Let’s demystify the process. Here are a few basic facts: This is the usual, normal sequence of events: I. The person first suffers a loss, be it real or symbolic. II. Then, a period of depression follows. III. The depression builds to a crisis point. […] See more
Let’s demystify the process. Here are a few basic facts: Talking about suicide with a depressed person won’t push them off the cliff. Indeed, a comforting presence and a listening ear are the best therapies. Give the person the opportunity to express their fears, their […] See more
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