I want to first say that losing a child is the worst thing we as parents will ever have to go through, and if you need help and are thinking of hurting yourself than ask for it,  I am not a Doctor I am a mother learning how to relive after losing my little angel.
I am going to list a few numbers on this blog tonight that will and can help you. So you don't hurt yourself... Here are some numbers that can help you... Please use them if you think you might hurt yourself...
This is not a joking matter this is serious if you need help asks for it.........
Be well with love,Candi xoxo Praying you find the help you need....
National Suicide Hotlines USA
United States of America

Toll-Free / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week  

1-800-SUICIDE   1-800-273-TALK 1-800-784-2433   1-800-273-8255 Some Facts About Suicide

• Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, age 14-24, in the United States – behind only accidents and homicides.
• 4 out of 5 people tell a friend or someone else before they attempt suicide.
• In the United States, a young person commits suicide every 90 seconds.
• Suicide is a permanent solution to what are usually temporary problems.
• People who attempt suicide do not necessarily want to die. They are looking for an end to their pain and they don’t see any other solution.
• The number one trigger for a young person to attempt suicide is the breakup of a significant relationship.
• Talking about suicide does not make someone more likely to attempt suicide.

Warning Signs of Suicide Most people who are suicidal give clues before they attempt to end their lives.  Often, these clues go unnoticed or are ignored.  Some of these clues might include:

• Talking about death – any mention of dying, disappearing, people being “better off” without them, or plans for hurting themselves
• Changes in personality – sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, apathetic
• Changes in behavior – trouble concentrating on school, work, or routine tasks; abusing drugs or alcohol; acting impulsively
• Isolation – stop hanging out with friends, drop out of school activities
• Changes in sleep patterns – insomnia, oversleeping, nightmares
• Changes in eating habits – loss of appetite; significant weight gain or loss
• Diminished sexual interest – impotence, lack of desire
• Low self-esteem – feeling worthless, shame, guilt, or self-hatred
• Feelings of hopelessness – believing that things will never get better or that nothing will change
• A sudden lift of depression – someone who’s been feeling depressed who suddenly seems very calm and happy.  This calm, happy feeling could be because they’ve made up their mind that they’re going to kill themselves and, thus, know the pain is going to end.

  What to Do if You Suspect Someone May Be Suicidal

• Always take suicidal comments very seriously.
• Try not to act shocked.
• Validate your friend’s feeling by being non-judgmental and non-confrontational.
• Listen to your friend and be as understanding as possible.  Help them see that there are other options besides suicide.
• Allow your friend to express emotions in any way he/she wants (crying, yelling, cursing, etc). However, do not allow your friend to become violent or hurt himself or herself.
• Do not be afraid to talk to someone about suicide. Talking about suicide will not encourage someone to kill himself or herself. However, it is best to focus on what the person is feeling rather than trying to talk them out of it.
• Do not try to handle the situation by yourself. A suicidal person needs assistance from qualified mental health professionals. encourage your friend to speak with a parent, teacher, or counselor.
• If your friend has a plan to commit suicide, you must immediately tell someone who can intervene. In some cases you may need to call 911.
• If someone tells you that you need to keep his or her suicidal intentions a secret, you must never keep that “secret.”  Although you may feel like you are violating your friend’s trust, you may very well be saving their life by getting them help.  You always have the chance to repair that friendship.  If they kill themselves, you will never have that chance.
• Because suicidal feelings may come and go, you should follow up with your friend on a regular basis to make sure he or she is doing okay. If your friend becomes suicidal again, take immediate action to help him or her get help.

  Depression Some Facts About Depression

• Clinical depression is a serious illness that affects a person’s family, friends, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health.
• Depression affects approximately 18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older, in a given year.
• Two-thirds of people suffering depression do not seek treatment.
• Without treatment, a major depressive episode lasts an average of 6 months.
• 90% of people with depression will experience multiple depressive episodes in their life.
• Approximately 3% of depressed people will commit suicide.
• Depression can be successfully treated with talk-therapy, anti-depressants, and certain life-style changes.
• Treatment can reduce the chance of having another depressive episode by up to 70%.

Causes of Depression

Unfortunately, it is not fully known what causes depression. A number of theories turn to genetic and biological factors, environmental influences, and childhood or developmental events.  Depression is most often caused by the influence of more than just one or two factors.  The causes of depression are likely to be different for different people. Whatever the causes, depression can be effectively treated.  

Symptoms of Depression Only a licensed mental health professional can make a diagnosis for someone who is depressed. However, some of the symptoms people with depression experience include:

• Sad, lonely, empty, and detached mood
• Feeling meaningless and unreal (not really being there)
• Loss of interest of pleasure in nearly all activities
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
• Decreased energy, fatigue, and feeling “slowed down”
• Changes in appetite and/or weight
• Changes in sleeping (oversleeping and/or insomnia)
• Changes in sexual behavior (loss of interest or hypersexuality)
• Physical aches and pains (e.g. headaches, flu-like symptoms)
• Thoughts of death and/or suicide

What to Do if You Suspect Someone May Be Depressed

• Learn as much as you can about depression.
• Ask your friend about what they are going though in a non-confrontational way.
• Let your friend know that depression is an illness that can be treated.
• Do not try to become their therapist – instead, listen, support, encourage, and “be there” for them.
• When talking with your friend, keep the focus on how they are feeling. Do not try to make them feel better by downplaying what is upsetting them.
• Encourage your friend to speak to a parent, teacher, or school counselor.
• If your friend has a plan to commit suicide, you must tell someone and try to get them help

National Suicide Hotlines USA
United States of America

Toll-Free / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week  

1-800-SUICIDE   1-800-273-TALK 1-800-784-2433   1-800-273-8255