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Early signs of suicidal tendencies often go unnoticed: Nagesh Sood

He says excess stress also results in undue materialistic pressures we put on ourselves

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While discussing 'Suicide: Reasons and Remedies' on Tuesday, Nagesh Sood, Secretary of National Body of Suicide Prevention Centers told students of JG College of Commerce about the importance of "being available for your loved ones". The talk was held at an event organised to observe World Suicide Prevention Day and raise awareness on the issue.

"Various factors trigger suicides; they can be social, financial, and even biological. These days, people live in a lot of stress. Spike in the number of nuclear families increases the chance of early signals of suicidal tendencies going unnoticed. In larger families, the presence of more people in the house increased chances of changes in behaviour being observed," said Sood.

He said excess stress also results in undue materialistic pressures we put on ourselves. "Tolerance is also on the decline. But we need to look out for signs of suicidal tendencies such as losing interest in life, feeling lonely, getting angry easily, mood swings, and a general feeling of hopelessness," said Sood.

Sagar Dave, Principal, JG College of Commerce, who organised the discussion, said that the motive was to create awareness among students about suicide and its prevention. "Students who have just started going to college are usually under immense stress. It can be peer pressure, study pressure, or anxiety. Many don't disclose it to their parents and teachers, so we wanted them to know that help is available," he said.

Sood advised students to seek help from counsellors if they felt they were under any sort of stress that they had difficulty in coping with.

He said the triggers for suicide depend and vary largely based on age. "For adults it could be work or financial pressure. For children and adolescent, it could be peer pressure or study pressure. For older people it could be illnesses. However, relationship induced stress is a common cause across age groups," said Sood.

WHAT TO DO

  • Have a positive attitude
     
  • Learn to balance your emotions. Don't get high on happiness and plunge into despair when things don't work out
     
  • Don't judge (yourself and others)
     
  • Learn to be satisfied
     
  • Learn to live in the present
     
  • Be a good listener
     
  • Have faith in yourself
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