The length of time between the instant of personal loss and the act of suicide itself will differ. But events normally follow a certain progression, whether it takes hours, days or weeks. Generally stated, the process takes about 6 to 8 weeks. For the chronically […] See more
There is a point of no return. It is a place in the emotional landscape past which talking is not enough. If as a counselor you think that the pressure cooker is about to blow, your duty is to call upon emergency measures. These measures […] See more
Emotions can make what seems to others to be an insignificant event feel like it’s the end of the world to us. A person’s filters can act like a magnifying glass, intensifying a glint of sunlight into a white-hot beam. We’re not all made from […] See more
The true crisis moment happens when the sufferer realizes he or she can’t digest or handle an event in life that involves personal loss of some sort. The sufferer is drowning in despair. Hopelessness builds. Suicidal thoughts sit at the end of a road, be […] See more
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
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
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
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
A slow brain can be a big asset. I learned that in aviation. By Raymond Viger Almost a half-century ago, I had a career as an airplane pilot. Aviation safety has made great strides. Planes back then weren’t as safe as they are now. When […] See more
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