How to cope with suicidal tendencies

itimes.com. KalimNews: Suffering from low esteem, slipping into depression and letting disturbing thoughts overpower your sense of thinking these have become way too common traits among youngsters and middle-aged people today.

Owe it to hectic ways of life, family issues, external pressures or not achieving the planned goals, these traits only lead to causing suicidal tendencies leaving the person with no choice but start thinking negative about their life and in most cases, take the extreme step committing suicide. While getting suicidal thoughts is quite normal but to be able to cope with it and come out it safe is a bigger matter of concern.

Read these points that would help you break the shell if at any point you find yourself trapped in the dirty mind game of battling with suicidal tendencies. Make sure you remember these and let them instil the positivity in you.

1. Surround yourself with positive people not those who spread negative vibes all the time. When you are going through a low phase, it is very important to be with and around people who have an optimistic attitude towards life and. They can help you come out of the dilemma and make you a better and stronger person.

2. Recall good old memories and give your life a fresh start. This would only happen when you can convince your mind that there is always a second chance and you are ready to take that. Remember of the good times you have spent with your family, friends and loved ones and this would help you see the brighter side of the life. 

3. Divert you mind and do something that makes you happy. When your brain starts to get dictated by external factors, it is only you who can bring it back in control. To do that, focus on things that make you happy and bring you out of the environment that can harm you.

4. Just take a break and set yourself free from everything that is bothering you mentally, physically or emotionally. Suicidal tendencies are very common when you are not happy and satisfied with what is happening around. So a short break, maybe a vacation, can help you come out of that depressing zone.

5. Listen to somebody wiser than you. Attend motivational sessions that would help boost your morale. Suicidal tendencies hit when you suffer from low self esteem, and such inspirational talks can be of utmost help. Though you already would know whatever is being said but its just that when someone else tells you, it leaves a lasting impact and helps you come out of the rough patch you are going through.

6. Do not let negative thoughts empower you. Bring out the spiritual inclination that you might have ignored over a period of time that led to this point and made you so weak. Form connection with God and try to find answers of why you were forced into taking this extreme step.

7. Ask yourself WHY Suicide and then tell yourself Why not take another chance and LIVE. Once you reach that point and decide to end your life, you are almost there and you have seen the worst, so try to convince and stop yourself saying that there might be a better way out than this. Such thoughts would only let you bring out of disturbing thoughts.

8. Think practical and jot down all that is bothering you and not working in your favour. Listing down things often gives you a detailed perspective of where your life is leading. If you can muster the courage to write things, you can possibly find their answers and solutions too. So automatically the suicidal thoughts would take a backseat and you would want to focus more on solving things rather than ending your life.

9. Refrain from any sort of substance abuse, alcohol intake or smoking. It would only aggravate your negative thoughts and make you weaker from inside. You may want to get momentary relief by drinking or smoking but just practice control and do not get carried away by any such things.

10. Talk, speak, express, cry, yell and scream. Let the dirt get out of your system. Share about what you are feeling with someone you truth the most. This would make you feel lighter and you would be able to think in a more rational way and not take such a hasty step about your life.