The suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput has sent shock waves across the country. Bollywood industry lost one of its finest actors among new generation. Fans couldn’t believe their favorite actor is no more and the entire nation mourned the loss of an actor in whom they saw a future superstar. Sushant Singh Rajput had a promising career with multiple hits and superhit movie like Ms. Dhoni Biopic to his credit. He had fame, money, and all the luxuries that a common man only dreams. Despite so much fame and success why the actor ended his life. According to some reports, the actor was suffering from depression for the past few months and was undergoing treatment for the same. The big question that arises here is what triggers the idea of suicide in a person? Why a person doesn’t think before taking such an extreme step?
There are many factors that develop Suicidal thoughts in a person. Most of the time hopelessness grips a person due to any mental illness like depression, anxiety, or loneliness where a certain pressure develops in mind. Certain incidents or events in a person’s personal or professional life leaves an everlasting impact on a person’s mental health. If not treated on time it may lead to some dangerous mental illness which triggers suicidal thoughts and negative emotions. But every problem has a solution. Suicidal thoughts or any mental illness can be treated. Check out these steps which might help you in dealing with such thoughts and help you to counter them as well.
Communication and Support
We all need emotional support from our family and friends. Seek advice and help from your family and friends. Share all your problems with them. Isolating yourself and lack of communication might increase the problem further. Sit down with your family members and explain the problem you are facing. Share everything, personal as well as professional problems. 99% of your problems will be solved if you reach out to your loved ones. Surround yourself with the people who love and care about you.
Consult any Mental Health Expert
Consult a qualified and experienced Mental Health Expert. An expert will guide and treat you with proven techniques. Mental illness also needs proper diagnosis. First, you have to identify the main problem then only a solution will come out.
Avoid staying alone
Staying alone might be dangerous for you when you are suffering from any kind of mental health like depression, anxiety, or loneliness. Suicidal thoughts may develop faster when you are alone which might force you to take the extreme step. In such a situation, avoid staying alone. Taking a break from work and stay with your family temporarily. If this is not possible, ask any of your friends or family members to stay with you for some days. When you look around and find support, you will feel better and relax. You should keep in mind: You have a family who is ready to support you and will help you battle and defeat any problems.
Yukti Kumar @ Samacharline
