Every year millions of teens and adults are bullied. Every year millions of people commit suicide due to the bullying. It starts in young ages. It all starts with how the parent treats the kid. In the beginning of the life of a kid, if they are ignored and then when the parent is mad and they scream at them for no reason, it will affect the kid. When they get older, they will think that the screaming at someone is right. It’s just like a kid in an abusive home, when they grow up they will think violence is the answer to every tough thing they have to face. If young children have a good environment at home, they will most likely have a calm and rational answer to tough decisions that they will face in their lifetime.

A person thinking about suicide may want help but don’t know how to ask. They may think no one is there for them. They may be picked on at school or even picked on at home. They could be facing any type of abuse: physical, emotional, verbal, mental, or even sexual. The person hurting them may tell them no one loves them or that no one would care if they were gone. Abusers get into that person’s head and messes with them. We need to help save them and let them know someone cares.

Here’s some warning signs to help you. They having feelings like self-loathing, hopelessness and isolation. They may talk about hurting themselves or harming themselves. They talk or write about dying or looking for things that could be used to kill themselves, such as weapons or drugs. Even sudden mood changes and personality changes can also be a warning sign. They may lose interest in things they do every day and stop having there day to day appearance. They will also change their eating habits. They might also talk about suicide. They could say “I wish I wasn’t born”, “if I see you again,” or “I’d be better off dead.” They are obsessed with death and violence. They might withdraw from family and friends. If a person is extremely depressed and then becomes calm or happy, it means they have made a decision to commit suicide.

If you see even just one of these warning signs with friends or family or anyone in general, you need to speak up and tell someone. Talking about suicide with the people considering it helps them know someone is there and cares. Every little thing matters, whether it be a simple wave or just a have a good day. That could make the difference in their day and if they decide to live.

Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-8255