World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 creates awareness to prevent suicides. The idea is to spread positivity, give people hope and c...
World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 creates awareness to prevent suicides. The idea is to spread positivity, give people hope and courage to face different issues of life, and be by the side of those who feel vulnerable, sad, or dejected. Suicidal thoughts are common, many of us have them, at some point in life. Celebs share their thoughts on the importance of the day and personal experiences. The pace of life has become super fast in terms of career especially in the metro cities. Also, in the entertainment industry, suicide is becoming a common issue. They also address these concerns. Here’s what they said:
Gaurav Singh
As human beings, we
have become quite insensitive while chasing materialistic goals. It is
important to normalise mental health as much as physical. And this should start
at home where parents should create awareness among their children of the
importance of mental well-being, issues it faces, and that mental well-being is as important
as your physical health. This will make a child comfortable very early in
opening up with friends/family and seeking therapies for their mental well
being. Personally, I’ve had both ups and downs but fortunately, I have
consciously made sure to prioritise my mental health. And this won’t have been
possible without the strong support I have in the form of friends and family.
Ashoka Thackur
In our lives, we
face many ups and downs and there are times when in extremely difficult
situations people get such thoughts. But, suicide is the not the way to deal
with your problems. One must keep calm and try to find a solution to their
problems or they should get help from their family members or friends in such
cases. We should control our thoughts and if anyone is getting thoughts to end
their own lives then they must definitely try and control that urge. Crises are
a part of life, but ending your life is not the solution. Yes, even I got such
thoughts once but thinking about my loved ones I got over it and tried to find
a solution. By being alive, you can find a way but taking your own life will
not end your troubles but rather would hurt your loved ones.
Mitu
We should seriously
address mental health issues, and reach out to people even without work to just
make sure they know that someone is there for them. There should be safe places
for people to share their true feelings, emotions, and thoughts without the fear
of being judged or misunderstood. This “safe place” can be a person or people
or a group.
Shehzada Dhami
I have never
experienced such thoughts. I would just like to say that one shouldn’t take
stress about anything, you have to deal with the situations patiently and go
with the flow. One should be ready to face difficult situations as life is all
about ups and downs. To stop such lingering thoughts you should be around
people who make you the happiest and if you are dealing with problems, then it
should be discussed with your near and dear ones as they will help you to find
a solution.
Nikhil Nanda
Yes, I had suicidal
thoughts during my preboards in school. But what prevailed on me was the firm
belief that I always had in Hanuman ji and his blessings. The thoughts were
soon changed from I am a failure to I need to prove I can do it, I will do it.
To stop getting suicidal thoughts, one needs to have a firm belief in all
situations. With social media, life has become so busy that nobody has time for
anyone, and telling humans as social animals is nowhere seen in this fast-paced life and this has made every individual very lonely. In the entertainment
industry if you are successful it's always lonely on the top and if you are a
struggler, nobody wants to be associated with you as you bring nothing to the
table, so either way you are a lonely soul and that gives rise to depression.
In such situations learn to believe in yourself and your God.
Charrul Malik
It's really good
that you have asked us to share our thoughts on this topic and it's extremely
important because what we have seen in the last two years, there was a kind of
irritation among everyone. I never had suicidal thoughts but yes all of us were
definitely thinking that how our lives have stopped and what will happen next.
Suicidal thoughts begin with depression and thinking that what people around
would say, people avoid going to a psychiatrist. We must understand the signs
because if you are not happy and feeling low and dull always then it's an
alarming sign. You should talk to your near and dear ones. Life is beautiful
and you must learn how to deal with situations. Not only in the entertainment
industry but people suffer from such thoughts everywhere. We should do things
that keep us happy and also be physically fit because it will keep us mentally
fit. Suicide is not a remedy. To anyone out there who’s hurting — it’s not a
sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength. I think suicide is
sort of like cancer was 50 years ago. People don’t want to talk about it, they
don’t want to know about it. People are frightened of it, and they don’t
understand when actually these issues are medically treatable. Living each day
is one of the most extraordinary acts of courage.
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