Dear Jane,
How can I forgive myself and my husband?s family when our faults contributed to the death of my son (to suicide)? I was fearful that my son would commit suicide. Because of this, in your view, did I get what I thought? (I guess I already know the answer, which is yes, but in a roundabout way – through not speaking my mind because I was afraid of being rejected/abandoned.) I am angry and resentful at family members for growing marijuana for profit/greed. (They are not poor). My son started out with marijuana. I forgive them intellectually but cannot as yet emotionally. Do you suggest discussing my feelings with them or let it be. I have had advice both ways.
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Here?s how you can stop yourself from using excuses to kill your momentum using these three simple steps
STEP #1 – SWAT THE MAGGOT
As soon as that excuse starts to wriggle into your mind just splat it BEFORE it turns into a fly and gains its own momentum to take over you. Replace it with a POWERFUL EXCUSE for why you WILL take action towards your goals.
STEP #2 – USE A MIRROR
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??????????? Suicde is nothing but a path followed by people who are feeble hearted and have shown towel in front of adverse conditions. Legally speaking suicide is an offence. By God’s grace if someone escapes clutches of grave then obviously he would be punished, but is there any punishment which would regenerate the desire to live again. Answer is clear ?No?.
???????????? If we? know the answer then it is important to know the reasons. Lost in the eternal darkness caused by innumerous societal questions and sorrow? that infirm mind inaccesible to even a small ray of light and he has no option none other than ……
???????????? Humans who once found it vulnerable to see even an animal distressed is now himself being churned in the eternal truth of life. Man was known to live his life for others but today he doesn’t even think of himself before ending himself. Have really words like humanity, love, culture become a myth? Unfulfilled desires and grief? are the prime reasons behind suicide. But grief is the consequence of our mistakes only. Then the question is why to err? If we avoid the cause itself why to worry about consequences? That might seem easy but it is human to err; hence we must remember one golden saying: ?humans are grocers, holding a b who have been provided with joys and sorrows. It depends on his skills how he sets balance between them by his deeds.?
???????????? While doing this we must not forget that as happiness is momentary so is sorrow. Life is full of crest and troughs which we have to go patiently. We often forget this and hence fall in the viscous circle of mistakes, sorrows, suicides.
??????????? I know it needs lots of guts to end one’s own life and it is not a job of feeble hearted to kill oneself without sympathising. It must really need lots of courage to stick to his decision. A man attempting suicide is not at all wrong, what is wrong is his way of thinking, his views, his ways. This might be fine for adults, but what about students, or roadside Romeo’s? These people who don’t even know how to tie their shoe-laces should commit suicide just because of mere failure in studies or love? Who should be held responsible for this? Lack of attention by parents, westernisation of Indian culture, movies and shows and its influence on tender young minds, these all would anyday top the list. One more reason could be society. Most of the people commit suicide not because they can’t face failure but because they find it difficult to deal with society after it.
???????????? Just consider a case occured year ago: A mother of two tried to commit suicide along with her two innocent children. Reason for her suicide was her husband ’s extra marital affair. She was worried how she would confront society? Or how it will affect her children’s future or how to give them the nectar of values? How to leave husband’s house and once again be a burden for parents and at the same time shield herself from taunts, evil thoughts of other people? These were some of the questions which were caused by society itself. So in such a situation ?It is better to burn out. Then by fade away?. This is what she must have thought and set herself on fire. The moral is simple? ?Society is alone responsible for suicides!!!!!!!?.
???????????? It seems to be perfect case of irony because society is not an alien concept nor are its members. It is formed by cumulative contribution of all its constituents like us. We all are the one’s who make society. Then the question arises is that is society made for winners? Don’t we have any place for those who are able to make it through.
???????????? ‘Live and let Live’
??????? If we accept these golden words then it would make life definitely a better asset. Society should take the responsibility of lending moral support to all of them.
?????????? ??Society however should not be considered as a sole reason. It also depends on our outlook.
It can be understood by this story:
?????????????? Once a man was trying to hang himself on a tree. But as luck would have it the branch couldn’t sustain its weight and breaks down. The man starts crying. Another man asks the reason for his crying. He replies ? I incurred havy losses in buissness, my family died in an accident and now when I am trying to embrace death even it is distancing itself from me. What a cruel fate I have born with? To this the man asks ?Is this the worst you have faced?? ?Yes indeed. Destiny can’t be more cruel to me?. Replied the man trying to commit suicide. To this the traveller said calmly ?Now that you have faced so much what will follow is surely going to be good because you have nothing to loose?.
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In recent years, suicides among adolescents have increased dramatically. Each year thousands of teenagers commit suicide in the U.S. In fact, it is the third leading cause of death for kids, aged 15-to-24-years old, and the sixth leading cause of death for those who are 5-to-14-years old.
Think about your teen. After all, he or she is likely to experience the same strong feelings of anxiety, confusion, self-doubt, pressure to succeed, depression and other stresses that most adolescents suffer at some time while growing up.
For example, divorce, the onset of a blended family with the invasion of step-parents and step-siblings that accompany it or the move to a new neighborhood can be very unsettling and can intensify a teens worries. In your teenagers eyes, at times, suicide may appear to be the most viable solution to his or her problems.
It is important to remember that depression and suicidal feelings are treatable in either teens or adults. Your child or teenager, in particular, deserves to have his or her dysfunction recognized, diagnosed and appropriately treated. If you are ever in doubt whether your child has a serious problem, call a clinical psychologist for an evaluation.
The symptoms of suicidal thinking are similar to those of depression. Become aware of the following red flags that can signal that your teenager may be contemplating suicide:
Noticeable change in his or her eating or sleeping habits,
Withdrawal from friends, family members or routine activities,
Aggressive or violent behavior, rebelliousness, running away or threats to do so,
Drug or alcohol use that is illegal, abusive or interferes with your kids functioning,
Your teens unusual neglect of his or her personal appearance; poor grooming,
A personality change that is seriously detrimental,
Manifestations of persistent boredom, concentration problems or a marked deterioration in the quality of his or her schoolwork,
Frequent complaints about stress-based physical symptoms, including stomachaches, headaches, backaches, or fatigue.
A troubling withdrawal from pleasurable activities,
Your teens angry and persistent dismissal of your praise or rewards.
If your teenager is contemplating suicide he or she may also:
Complain to you about being a bad person or about feeling guilty or rotten inside,
Provide verbal hints, such as: I won’t be a pain for you much longer, Nothing really matters anyway, Nothing helps, Nothing is important etc.
If you notice he or she putting his or her affairs in order, for example, giving away favorite possessions or throwing away important belongings, or,
Your teens becoming suddenly cheerful for no apparent reason after a period of depression, or if he or she says things like, I want to kill myself, or I am thinking that suicide is the best way out.
It is important to always take such statements seriously and to seek an evaluation from a clinical psychologist or other mental health professional. It is true that people often feel uncomfortable talking about death. However, asking your teenager whether he or she is depressed or thinking about suicide is often helpful and fulfills your due diligence as a parent.
Do not worry; you will not put destructive thoughts in your kids head. Instead, such questions often provide assurance that you care and will give your youngster the important opportunity to discuss his problems, rather than act them out.
If any of the red flags discussed previously occur, talk to your child about them and seek professional help if they persist. With the expert treatment of a clinical psychologist, children and teenagers who are initially suicidal can heal and return to their all-important path of normal development.