facts from the expert

Teens can use suicide as an “escape” from their problems. It is a chronic epidemic that can occur in a number of ways. It is not as frequent to see a teen hang themselves but it does happen. Hanging, though dramatic, is also a form used mostly, not always, by teens wanting a dramatic and quick ways out.  It was more common years ago; but, in this ever changing society new methods form every day. Then you have the other dramatic forms such as “jumpers” and suffocation.  Overdosing is a common form of suicide for teen wanting to find the “least painful” way out. It can be from over the counter medicines, drugs, alcohol, cleaning products and so many other things; with this goes along poisoning. Guns and knives are also used to aid in suicide processes. It is more often to see males using gunshots to the head as a form of suicide. Cutting and stabbing is also used but has changed into the form of using razor blades. The group of teens who chose to cut themselves is often labeled as emo; this is a stereotype. Then, you have people who use starvation, exhaustion, or self abuse. This takes longer to result in death but can happen as a result in; anorexia, or self starvation; overdoing anything to the point of exhaustion; or even mental abuse. It is often said that everything is a state of mind, so killing yourself on the inside is just as serious as physically hurting yourself. The things in the list above should never be tried and not considered lightly. It is a serious subject that is happening all over the world. The numbers are getting higher and the list is getting bigger.