Why Suicidal Thoughts Occur

No one is ever exempted from having bouts of suicidal thoughts ….. especially not those who are experiencing anxiety and mental health problems… I admit that I’m no exemption to this as well…

Suicidal feelings can be very confronting and difficult to understand why people have reached this point where they consider ending their life.

(“Why Do People Become Suicidal” from Suicide Callback Service; https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/worried-about-someone/why-do-people-become-suicidal/) Anyone can be affected by suicidal feelings regardless of age , gender or background.

What Causes People To Become Suicidal?

People who struggle to cope with certain difficulties in life are prone to having suicidal feelings or thoughts. Common causes are:

• Mental health problems

• Bullying , prejuice or stigma,

• Bereavement

• Physical , domestic or sexual abuse

• Breakups or end of relationships

• Long term physical pain or illness

• Adjustment to big change

• Financial problems

• Housing problems

• Isolation or loneliness

• Being in prison

• Feeling inadequate or a failure

• Doubts about sexual gender or identity

• Cultural pressure

• Society’s expectations

• Others

Source: “Suicidal Feelings” from Mind; https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/causes-of-suicidal-feelings

My Own Thoughts: I admit I have had my fair share of having suicidal thoughts and even attempted on slashing my wrists (twice) – from feeling too lonely …and having my feelings ignored a lot - It's like no one ever listens to me at all - not even my family.