Coping with Suicidal Thoughts: What You Need to Know!

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Coping with Suicidal Thoughts: What You Need to Know.  Suicidal ideation involves thoughts about taking your own life. There are two types: passive, where you wish to die without a plan, and active, where you intend to die and may have a plan. About 9% of people globally experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. In the U.S., 4.3% of adults have these thoughts, with the highest rates among those aged 18-25. Suicidal ideation is more common among people with mental health disorders.  References: https://www.verywellmind.com/suicidal-ideation-380609

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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, coping with suicidal thoughts, what you need

00:14to know.

00:15Suicidal ideation involves thoughts about taking your own life.

00:18There are two types, passive, where you wish to die without a plan, and active, where you

00:22intend to die and may have a plan.

00:24About 9% of people globally experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives.

00:29In the US, 4.3% of adults have these thoughts, with the highest rates among those aged 18

00:35to 25.

00:36Suicidal ideation is more common among people with mental health disorders.

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00:40Signs and symptoms, look out for these warning signs.

00:43Isolation from loved ones, feelings of hopelessness or being trapped, talking about death or suicide,

00:49giving away possessions, increased substance use, mood swings and irritability, risky behaviors,

00:55accessing means to harm oneself, saying goodbye to people, and extreme anxiety.

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01:01Causes, suicidal thoughts can stem from various factors such as, mental health disorders like

01:05depression and bipolar disorder, relationship issues, trauma or crisis, substance use, physical

01:11health problems, financial difficulties, and work pressure.

01:15Suicidal thoughts also often arise from feelings of hopelessness, lack of control, or a perceived

01:19lack of meaning in life.

01:21These thoughts can vary in intensity and frequency.

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01:25Psychosis, if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, a doctor may ask about your mental

01:29health history, how long you've had these thoughts, and whether you have a plan.

01:33They may also inquire about your use of medication, alcohol, or drugs.

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01:38Treatment options, treatment may include, psychotherapy to explore and cope with suicidal

01:42feelings, family therapy to help loved ones understand and support you, substance use

01:47disorder treatment, lifestyle changes like managing stress, improving sleep, and building

01:52a support network.

01:53And medications to address underlying depression.

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01:57How to cope, here are some strategies to help manage suicidal thoughts.

02:01Identify triggers, recognize what leads to these feelings and talk about them with a

02:04counselor or friend.

02:06Remember feelings are temporary, feelings of hopelessness can improve with treatment.

02:10Take care of yourself, eat well, get plenty of rest, and exercise.

02:14Build a community of support, surround yourself with positive influences and give back to

02:18your community.

02:19Get active, engage in fulfilling activities and develop personal and professional interests.

02:24Relax, find ways to relieve stress, such as meditation or breathing exercises.

02:29Talking to someone regularly, like a close friend or counselor, can reduce the risk of

02:33suicide.

02:34If you're having suicidal thoughts, speak to your doctor or visit the emergency room

02:37for immediate help.

02:38Thanks for watching, Sunbro.

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