Suicidal idea: what should I do if I see someone who does not want to live?

The number of people who suffer from various mood disorders is alarming, which at certain times has led to thoughts or ideas of not wanting to live.

There are some signs that we can be attentive to, and that can help us identify people around us who could be at risk, and on which, it is imperative to act. One of the most obvious signs is a person who is depressed, sad or very negative in their approach to life, and who makes comments such as “the world would be better without me”, “I would like to disappear”, “I would like to fall asleep and never wake up” , “I am a burden for my family”, among others.

When we witness this, we cannot ignore it. It is important to alert the family. You can’t think that it won’t happen because “he or she wouldn’t do it”. This approach often occurs because those who surround the person with this thought underestimate the degree of internal pain or suffering suffered by the person who expresses these negative comments.

Another factor to take into consideration may be the change in the physical appearance of the person, normally, an abandonment in body image and hygiene is noted. We also see how the person can lose interest in what previously gave them happiness and satisfaction, lack of concentration on tasks or their work or poor performance in it, change in their sleep pattern, among others.

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However, there is a behavior that is important to pay attention to and it is the so-called closing behavior, which occurs when the person suddenly changes and without explanation and “improves” his sadness and the mood becomes happy, affectionate and energetic. Why if it improves should we pay attention and be more cautious? Because this could be a farewell statement, and the person is already clear about her decision, and wants to make “her issues clear”.

And in the face of all this, what do I do? The first thing is that we need to be present, with active listening, and without judging. The person must be able to trust, and feel the security of the confidant, in the face of what he is expressing. However, this does not mean that the accompanying person is calm, prevailing empathy, honesty and warmth. Once the difficult moment has passed, professional help should be a goal to ensure that the person receives the necessary help.

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The author is a psychologist in the Professional Group Psychologically

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