Suicide Is Not An Answer To Life’s Problems

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Suicide is a global issue. Nearly one million suicides occur worldwide every year, which means that every forty (40) seconds somebody dies by suicide, with anywhere from 10 million to 20 million suicide attempts annually. According to some research suicide rates are 50%-60% higher than the official rate. The current attitude and dilemmas, unlike in previous times, suicide is so common. The reasons why a person to commit suicide are multifaceted and complex as the thousands of people who do so every year. These days it seems suicide among teens and young adults is out of control. We are regularly hearing reports about someone taking their life.

Some common factors that may lead to experience suicidal thoughts and feelings:

Major cause of suicide is untreated illness like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression.
The majority of people who are suicidal are clinically depressed or mentally ill, meaning there is something wrong with their brain chemistry.
When someone feels hopeless, sad, lonely and depressed & then thinks they got no reason to live.
Strong feeling of being guilty.
Grief like, breakup of a romantic relationship or cheated in blind love, death of loved one, divorce, rape, domestic violence, physical disability, long illness.
In children and adolescents, bullying and being bullied seem to be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Financial crises, poverty, great failure in business, loss of job.

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Warning signs of suicide:

Talk of suicide or death; threatening suicide; writing about death or suicide.
Withdrawal from family and friends.
Reckless behavior, increased risk-taking, irritability.
Making statements about life not being worth living, hating life, that the "world would be better off without me," and similar feelings.
Increased alcohol or drug use.
Feelings of rage or uncontrolled anger.
Seeking access to firearms, pills, or other methods to commit suicide.
Changing wills, preoccupation with putting one’s affairs in order.
Dramatic changes in personality, may include moderate alcohol abuse, insomnia, severe agitation, loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy, hopelessness.

Feeling suicidal is often associated with problems that can be treated.

Ways to help:
Always take seriously when a person gives statements that he or she is thinking about suicide.
Do not leave someone who has expressed thoughts of suicide. Be there for them.
Talk openly about suicide. Ask about detail like; Suicidal  intention? Method? Have what you need?  When?
If someone tells you suicidal intentions as a secret, then you never keep that "secret." Inform all those who are around him/her, like his/her family member friends.
Provide a strong social support. Have good friendship with them, listen them being kind and gentle, avoid arguments and advice giving. try your best to uplift their spirits, use talk therapy and make them laugh and make them somehow understand that suicide is not the solution to problems.
If you suspect suicidal thoughts in anyone cause of untreated depression, help them to fight the depression, make them consult a psychiatrist, seek professional help. Go to a clinic, emergency room, or psychiatric facility.
Follow up and help them the person on a regular basis until he or she is become okay.

If you are feeling suicidal:
If you have a suicide plan, tell a trusted friend, family member, doctor, or therapist. Someone who loves & cares you and give you a good support. [Remember; there are many people who may support you during this difficult time] explain your suicide plan or suicidal thoughts to them.
Try to think positive, see the glass half full instead of complaining half empty. Surround yourself with positive influences and people who make you feel good about yourself.
Distance yourself from any means of suicide.
Remember your personal goals.
Make time for things that bring you joy.
A suicidal crisis is almost always temporary, try to overcome suicidal thoughts.

Committing Suicide is strictly forbidden in Islam:
From the Islamic point of view suicide is a sin and a crime. According to Islam the person who commits suicide is destined to go to hell.
It was narrated from Abu Horairah (May Allah Pleased With Him), that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said:
"Whoever throws himself down from a mountain and kills himself will be throwing himself down in the Fire of Hell forever and ever. Who...ever drinks poison and kills himself will be sipping it in the Fire of Hell forever and ever. Whoever kills himself with a piece of iron will have that iron in his hand, thrusting it into his belly in the Fire of Hell forever and ever." [Sahih Bukhaari: 5442, Muslim: 109]