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Suicide
is the intentional killing of oneself. Suicidal mania is one of the most
severe medical conditions where one has the elevated mood to kill oneself
with depression or delusions. One who wants to commit suicide usually thinks
he/she is no way worthy and with depression always looks at the darker side
of life. They weep, pray, think they are not fit for this world and plunge
into the deep gloom and despair. To combat the world of thorns, they commonly
choose suicide by going for an overdose of sedative/poisonous
medicines/substances or pesticides. Sometimes, they may also choose violent
options too, like falling from great heights, cutting or injuring themselves
with knives or guns or resorting to hanging themselves. As said by the World
Health Organization, more than one million people commit suicide every year.
It is also one of the leading causes of death among teenagers and adults
under the age of 35.
Suicidal thoughts may occur for a number of reasons - most common causes or
concerns are with development of anxiety related to money, job, love and
health. For example, depression, grief after losing a loved one or
affectionate person, sleep problems, emotional stress, anxiety, financial
loss or difficulties, insecurity, shame, guilt, desperation, physical pain or
any life-threatening illness, unable to fulfil the desire of one’s self or
others’, rewind or repeat feeling of past worst incidents or other
undesirable situations, etc. Sufferers are mostly deprived, widow, divorcee,
lonely persons, etc.
Symptoms
For
suicidal maniac persons, life seems a burden so they desire death. Every
opportunity will be sought for self-destruction. Further, they
- hate life/love
with hopelessness
- dislike to speak
or to be spoken to
- brood constantly
over imaginary troubles
- worry over trifles
with impulsive thoughts of suicide
- are restless of
mind and body with sleeplessness
- lack
concentration, are confused and forgetful
- are irritable and
impulsive
- tired and become
easily fatigued with body pain
- suffer from
tremors
- have dry mouth and
are thirsty
- report empty
feeling in stomach/feel discomfort in upper abdomen
- have aversion to
foods or drink
- suffer chest pain
and breathlessness
- have palpitations
with sweating and sinking feeling
- develop depression/fear/mania
after prolonged suffering
- have impotency or
loss of sexual passion
Prevention
and self care
Be
- Open-minded and
share your feelings and expectations with well-wishers or those who are
concerned about you
- Be busy with work
or job to forget all sorts of thoughts
Accept
- Fate and try to
overcome it - Life begins with acceptance. Our greatest glory is not in
never falling, but in rising up every time we fall.
- Feasibility and
limit your expectations
- Support of
well-wishers to overcome sinking feeling
Avoid
- Loneliness and
thoughts
- Racing against
time and fear with negative thoughts
- Circumstances
which favour anxiety or depression
To
cope up the situation
- If necessary,
change of place may be useful
- Never, ever give
up your hope since “A man who has hope can live better than one who
doesn’t have it”
- Do some charity
work in person – You can realise your importance in this world
Finally,
one should realise that without trying to solve the problems but seeking
an end can give a start of sufferings to others (near and dears). So, one
needs to think rationally and needs to go for psychological counselling if he
happens to develop such a feeling. He should also be aware that “A bend
in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn.”
Further, there is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of
you. So, share it with friend or parent or well-wisher or doctor to get
advised. Remember, pain may be inevitable sometimes but suffering
continuously is only optional. Though no one can go back and make a
brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new and pleasant
end. So, be hopeful -It’s your world – enjoy and live it.
Counselling
is the
first line of treatment in all psychological disorders – suicidal tendency is
no way an exception. Medicines can control thoughts but anyhow psychological
counselling is a must. Counselling differs in time and approach with each
patient, according to their presentation and intensity of the complaint.
Counselling also needs to play the right tune at the right time to comfort
the sufferer or otherwise, negative impact will often follow. Counselling
should be in such a way that it builds self-confidence, self-esteem and
self-support.
On probing the mind, grabbing the secrecy, soothing the anxiety, quieting the
mind, relaxing the tension, any doctor can cure anxiety disorders even
without medicines. The doctor can study all facets of the sufferer and help
him/her by offering insights to root out the suffering. Here, patient
cooperation is more essential than any other. Further, it is the onus of
bystanders to care for the sufferer since they are with the continuous
feeling of intolerable existence and great temptation for suicide.
General
treatment
Apt and timely treatment usually helps in
safeguarding one’s life and to live peacefully. Since suicidal tendency is a
very serious disorder, immediate attention and management with counselling
and drugs is very essential (sometimes hospitalisation may be required). In
general, unless situation or circumstances favour, psychiatric drugs may need
to be continued for one’s lifetime where one may need to live with its
side-effects too. But their usage in controlling one’s reaction with
suppressing thoughts and saving life from suicide is remarkable.
Homeopathic
approach
Homeopathy revolutionised the medicine world by considering mental symptoms
as the most important. Homeopathy treats the patient as a whole (on mental
and physical plane altogether) with symptoms’ similarity. It always gives
more importance to patient’s subjective feelings and sensations and for their
betterment. Altogether, Homoeopathy can provide cure/better relief from all
sorts of mental changes without any side-effects.
Further, with Homeopathy treatment, one can regain and retain normalcy even
after quitting treatment. For getting complete cure, one should avail of
treatment at the earliest or during the start-up of the complaint itself. The
Homeopath usually probes the patient’s mind to find the mental make-up and
constitution/temperament of a person to probe the core of the case. One must
express one’s feelings precisely and clearly to the doctor without hiding.
Homeopathy can treat the sufferer exemplarily to face boldly the unexpected
and to have and enjoy all the fantasies of the world.
Homeopathic medicines commonly used in suicidal tendency are Aconite, Arg
nit, Arnica, Ars alb, Aurum met, Bryonia, Caladium, Cal carb, Cannabis
indica, Capsicum, Clematis, Gelsemium, Helleborus, Hyoscyamus, Ignatia,
Iodium, Kali brom, Lachesis, Lycopodium, Medorrhinum, Merc sol, Naja, Nat
mur, Nux vom, Opium, Pulsatilla, Phosphorus, Sepia, Silicea, Staphysagria,
Stramonium, Tarantula, etc. Bach’s flower remedies like Aspen, Mimulus, Red
chestnut, Vervain, etc., can also provide amazing results for persistent
thoughts. These medicines can facilitate one’s mind in a better way to cope
with the situation. It is better to have these medicines under the advice and
diagnosis of a Qualified Homeopath.
for new
hope
Dr. S. Chidambaranathan, BHMS, MD (Homeo)
Laxmi Homeo Clinic
24 E. New Mahalipatti Road
Madurai, TN 625 001
India
Tel: +91-984-319-1011 (Mob /
Whatsapp)
Clinic : +91-452-233-8833 |
E-mail: drcheena@gmail.com
(Disclaimer - The contents of this column are for
informational purpose only. The content is not intended to be a substitute
for professional healthcare advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the
advice of healthcare professional for any health problem or medical
condition.)
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