The Pain and Peril of Suicide
By: Fardeen Hurrah
Suicide, many of us would have thought about it but very few would have strived for it in order to eliminate and abrogate this phenomenal issue from our homes, families and societies. Yes, for a person who attempts or commits a suicide seems to us brave and courageous for a brief moment.
But vividly it is the act of cowardice. Some people think suicide is inevitable and the extraordinary thing that it takes the ample amount of courage and confidence to do so. That is why unfortunately many people are involved and indulged in this process of ideation and behavior in order to get rid of their problems and sufferings.
Undoubtedly we humans are living in a society where some day or the other we are subjected to such unfortunate and cruel incidents from numerous individuals especially from our youth.
What leads to suicide ideation and behavior let’s ponder some light on this very sensitive and grave malaise.
From biological point of view it’s a neurotransmitter or we can say the hormone that regulates the feelings – Depression, Anxiety and moods in us. This hormone can only be effective when it is present in the sufficient or in adequate quantity as per the requirement for our body in addition to this, the smooth and proper function of this hormone depends upon the secretion released by this hormone which in turn depends upon the psychological health of the individual.
Different and numerous studies have been carried out where it has been found that this hormone stimulates the mind for such thoughts and behavior. More or less this hormone has a relationship with these evil suicidal thoughts and temptations.
Suicide can also be taken as intimation to escape from unendurable psychological pain for instance from depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse or other multimorbidities. Suicide is also the conclusion and the ultimate result of the individual sufferings.
Suicidal thoughts also arise from the domestic violence and social discrimination or the harassment experienced by the individual from any source of his/her dwelling environment like socio-cultural attachment. Sometimes Suicidal thoughts occur due to the lack of contentment of heart which an individual is always in search of.
We usually have myths and wrong perceptions about this menace that it is only because of the poverty. Yes poverty is in fact a big factor but we have found many millionaires and billionaire’s who perform such inhumane acts both in pre and post human civilization.
Some individuals or a small fraction of human populace try to find out the answer to their sufferings and challenges of their life by choosing the path of suicide.
For them they think it is the only way they can solve their problems and challenges of life, rather than accepting and fighting the problems and challenges of life. All of us have either experienced or are experiencing the tough and difficult times of life but we never test our mettle instead we tend to this dastardly and shameful act.
Some however, muster their strength to overcome and conquer these tough and challenging times and emerge as winners while some surrender and lose to these tough and challenging times of life thus accepting their defeat. There a disease is born which ultimately tends to suicidal ideas and finally suicide.
Suicide is the battle between heart and mind.
Such thoughts encounter us when we make unnecessary comparisons and complaints.
For instance we compare ourselves with others in many aspects like in wealth and health, Intellect and wisdom, fortunate and unfortunate Etc. Nevertheless this comparison is nothing but just a disease of desire for more than what we have.
In spite of that we should find our contentment in what we have rather than making queries and complaints.
Suicide is a wrong practice and we should acknowledge this to public by means of tvs, radios, newspapers, journals, advertises and these days with the advanced social media etc. we should not let a single stone unturned in minimizing and eradicating it for a better and prosperous society. Neither should we propagate nor incite such practices.
We should exercise and rehearse always positive actions and reactions to stop the suicidal ideation and behavior among the individuals.
Our association and companionship (peer and Friends) is one of the major factors leading to this curse. If we are dwelling in an unhealthy and filthy association then it will have damaging and disturbing consequences which will take toll of our mental and physical health.
Social stigmatization also leads to this problem.
Wicked mentality and low self esteem can also compel the individual towards suicide. When an individual thinks that he/she is becoming the burdensome for rest of individuals or for his /her environ then suicidal ideation and eventually suicide takes place.
Betrayals also dishearten an individual which in turn lures to or incites suicide.
Also insecurity and uncertainty regarding future and the career and being possessive regarding the individual belongings accounts for suicidal thoughts and finally suicide.
Solitude and desolation, the inclination to live in isolation and loneliness overpowers the ability to survive by an individual and generates the suicidal ideation and finally suicide.
Suicide is of the global concern. It is not within the family or a group it is on a very large scale worldwide and is rapidly accelerating among the people both (men and women) mostly youth.
So preventions and awareness is the prerequisite and foremost to be put forth else this catastrophe will engulf a great share of people irrespective of their age and sex.
Proper procedures and guidelines should be provided in order to tackle and minimize the influence of suicidal ideation and suicide.
It’s the job of our parents, Teachers Friends and society as a whole to teach the youth how to cope up with the struggles and challenges of life. How to overcome the different psychological issues like depression, anxiety, stress etc.
Society in particular has the moral and fundamental role to play for the progress and betterment of a suicide free society.
Individuals or youth should be praised and applauded for their small deeds to such a level that this should encourage and boost their confidence so that they can inspire and motivate others to stay away from this problem.
Society in particular should teach and train the individuals to face the struggles of their life and come out of their comfort zone, as challenges and hardships bring out the best skills and virtues which are required to live a better life.this shapes the character of every individual.
This will only come true when we stop unnecessary criticism and Mocking the efforts of an individual who is experiencing tribulations and adversities of his/her life
Society should teach and preach the individual how to handle and manage the hardships and difficulties of life instead of how to escape from these tough times.
Every human being should offer hope and help to the suffering individuals and should bring out that fear from them so that they can uplift their own life and societies in which they live.
(The author is an undergraduate student at GDC Sumbal)
to the suffering individuals and should bring out that fear from them so that they can uplift their own life and societies in which they live.
(The author is an undergraduate student at GDC Sumbal)
