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Boy are we not having fun in our world now days! I tried finding
current and accurate numbers on the suicide rates the last 2 years
but I couldn't find any. The ones I did find were from sources I
know darn well that fudged on the numbers to make it look better
than it is.
This isn't just all about suicide. Just being depressed can
cause so many other problems in a family or relationship.
I have heard with the lock down that teen suicides absolutely
sky rocketed for so many reasons. Then you have all the people
that couldn't handle the loneliness, the people losing jobs,
houses, businesses,the people that lost loved ones due to
illnesses. It has been the perfect storm to say the least for
soooo many people to have depression and to check out on their own
for various reasons.
We have all had times when we look back and say things like
if I had only known. Why didn't they say something? Why didn't I
see it? These sayings apply to so many things in life.
I have personally dealt with depression in some form or
another at different times most of my life. For me it was
usually SAD seasonal effective disorder going with available
sunlight at season changes. After that went away it seems like it
took a different turn. Now that I am older I know it was mainly
stress dealing with a hardworking / family lifestyle. I did not
grow up in that style of family so the stress for me was literally
not having any been there done that. LOL crazy sounding I know.
Then somewhere along the way my thyroid went crazy and just jumped
on the band wagon to try it's best to assist in making me a not
happy camper.
When Jon died I honestly didn't know if I was coming home
from the store with a husband splattered all over the walls or not
for about a year or more. I could have easily lost him then. I was
not as aware then as I am now with how to deal with it in someone
else around me. I didn't know to go get him some medical help. I
did a lot of talking with him about soooo many things, hours and
hours, during the middle of the night, talking in circles it
seemed like. I tried to help all I could and seemed nothing was
enough. God protected us then for sure because he was the classic
suicide waiting to happen. At one time I told him "I love you and
I want you to stay here with me. If for some reason you can't
resist and decide to check out you better not do it in the house.
I can't live here if I have 2 people die in this house! You better
just do it outside." That's what you do when you want to spell
things out I guess.
Things got better then the parkinson's set in and thank
goodness I have Dr. Daughter with her head doctor degree that
knows how and when to get something done for all the mental issues
that go along with any serious illness especially a brain
disorder.
I have learned to recognize just what I call "lost my smile
and laugh" for me. This last year for instance I had a hard time
keeping my husband alive. I told my doctor I needed a little mild
something for a little while. She gave me the lowest dose of
Wellbutrin there was. It was a big help in so many ways. I could
think better, my energy was so much better and I wasn't tired
constantly. I took it for a few months through the winter and when
hubby decided he might live I stopped taking them.
I handle most life situations pretty good enough. I have to
watch out for my triggers..... SAD (low season light) Foods, house
hold chemicals, perfumes, chemicals in foods, medicines even
Tylenol can get me down. I haven't had it happen yet for
depression but I am careful how close I stand and sit to some
people sometimes because I pick up on their physical and mental
ailments.
Something all this article doesn't mention is having a person
committed. I talked to daughter about the recent phone call and I
realized that is a option most people probably don't know about.
So if you have someone that is a serious risk that won't go to the
doctor or take the medicine to get well call your doctor and ask
them how to have your person and put them in the hospital to get the help
they need.
If for some reason you need to visit with someone you are welcome to get in touch with me. Sometimes it's just nice to have someone listen I know.
bknesek@gmail.com
Love
Ranchmama
(Remember we need all the good Christians we can get in this world
so stick around and help us make things better for everyone else.)
There are links to the article below. I tried to just
highlight things so you could see what is in the article and what
may be of interest to you so you can check it out.
Depression Symptoms and Warning Signs
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-symptoms-and-warning-signs.htm
What is depression?
Signs and symptoms
10 common depression symptoms
If you are feeling suicidal…
Read Suicide Help, call 1-800-273-TALK in the U.S., or visit IASP or Suicide.org to find a helpline in your country.Men
Women
Teens
Older adults
Types of depression
Mild and moderate depression
Major or clinical depression
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)Causes and risk factors
Risk factors that can make you more vulnerableLoneliness and isolation.
Marital or relationship problems.
Recent stressful life experiences.
[Read: Bereavement: Grieving the Loss of a Loved One]
Chronic illness or pain.Family history of depression.
Personality
Early childhood trauma or abuse.
Alcohol or drug abuse.
[Read: Coping with Depression]
Eat a mood boosting diet.Find ways to engage again with the world.
When to seek professional help
Therapy.
Medication
References
Depression support & suicide prevention help
Depression support
In the U.S.: Find DBSA Chapters/Support Groups or call the NAMI Helpline for support and referrals at 1-800-950-6264
UK: Find Depression support groups in-person and online or call the Mind Infoline at 0300 123 3393
Australia: Find Support Groups and regional resources or call the SANE Help Centre at 1800 18 7263
Canada: Call Mood Disorders Society of Canada at 613-921-5565
India: Call the Vandrevala Foundation Helpline (India) at 1860 2662 345 or 1800 2333 330
Suicide prevention help
In the U.S.: Call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
UK and Ireland: Call Samaritans UK at 116 123
Australia: Call Lifeline Australia at 13 11 14
Other countries: Visit IASP or International Suicide Hotlines to find a helpline near you
