Depression and suicidal thoughts

[Calvin77]

As someone who has lived with depression, loss and anxiety,  I am no stranger to dark thoughts and that feeling of being totally overwhelmed by life. I also have close family members that struggle with suicidal tendencies. It's not always easy to know how to help someone in this position, or what to do for the best.

 

This forum space aims to be a safe and supportive place for anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts to be able to express themselves. It is also a place to offer hope and share your story if you have previously battled suicidal thoughts and are now feeling happier.

 

Please treat each other with kindness, respect and tolerance. 😎

 

Need urgent help? Global suicide helplines

[mc****]

 

Depression is a serious medical condition. It changes the chemicals in your brain. It affects your moods, thoughts, and emotions. It can make it hard or impossible for you to feel happy, remember good times, or see solutions to your problems. Suicidal thoughts are thoughts about hurting yourself or taking your own life. Suicide is the act of taking your own life. Suicide can be linked to depression. Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Usually, suicidal thoughts occur when a person is in intense emotional pain and doesn’t see a way out. The things that cause this type of pain are different for everyone. Suicide is often preventable.

 

There are multiple risk factors for suicide, including:

Age.
Gender.
Poor physical and mental health.
A history of violence.
A family history of suicide.
Having weapons in your home.
Having recently been released from a long stay in prison or jail.
Hanging out with others who talk about suicide or encourage you to take your own life.
Traumatic events.

[jo****]

Amazing information! Thanks for sharing such information about mental health.

[va****]

Yogasanas to uplift mood

The practice of yoga has been known to have numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. At Kaivalyadhama Institute, the focus is on using yoga to uplift mood and promote positive emotions. The institute offers a variety of Yogasanas, or yoga postures, that are specifically designed to improve mood, reduce stress, and increase overall happiness. 

These Yogasanas include poses such as Bhujangasana, or Cobra Pose, which can help to increase energy levels and improve mood by opening the chest and heart center. With the guidance of experienced instructors at Kaivalyadhama, individuals can learn how to use these Yogasanas to uplift their mood and cultivate a positive mindset. 

Whether practiced alone or as part of a larger yoga practice, these simple postures can have a profound impact on mental and emotional wellbeing, helping individuals to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

[Ja****]

Bullies, victims, and pupils are neutral to bullying and were compared to depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts. The sample included 2,088 Norwegian boys and girls in grade 8. The results revealed that bullies and victims had significantly higher mean scores than neutral pupils on depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts. 

[Ho****]

Does anyone still post on here?