Everyone Deserves To Blossom
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[TRIGGER WARNING: The page below mentions suicide and suicidal ideations. Viewer discretion is advised.]
According to Samaritans of Singapore, suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 10-29. In 2019 alone, about 400 lives were lost to suicide. This concerning number highlights the gravity of suicide prevalence in Singapore.
✽ Provide a listening ear
Oftentimes, individuals with suicide ideation do not actually want to end their lives, they only want to end the pain. You may not be able to come up with solutions to solve their problems, but listening empathetically could help them work through any negative emotions.
Ask open-ended questions to invoke thinking but avoid using “why” as it could sound accusatory. For instance:
Check in with them regularly to remind them that you are here for them.
✽ Do not be afraid to approach the topic
Talking about these actions is unlikely to trigger them. For example,
✽ Avoid telling them “I know how you feel”
We don’t know how they feel but we can listen to understand the pain they are going through.
✽ Encourage them to seek professional help
Talking to a therapist or counsellor can help to clarify their thinking and through that find their purpose and meaning in life.
✽ Do call 1-767, the 24 hour Samaritans of Singapore hotline if you need someone to talk to. Alternatively, you could access their CareText platform if you prefer to communicate via text, or email them at pat@sos.org.sg.
✽ Find company, do not be alone
Talk to your family or friends, and/or find a different environment to be in.
✽ Note down your accomplishments and future aspirations
Instead of focusing on the failures, try to shift your mindset and congratulate yourself for how far you’ve come.