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SUICIDE - WHY PEOPLE ATTEMPT SUICIDE...?

Why did my son, daughter, friend, uncle, grampa, grandma etc attempt suicide? This is one never ending question which many find hard to get a conclusive answer. 

Over the years medical experts, physiologists, councellors etc have come up with a list of general reasons  as to why people attempt suicide.

Below are some of them :-

  1. Depression
  2. Psychotic - (Physical or Mental illness)
  3. Impulsive
  4. Crying out for help
  5. Mistake
  6. Philosophical desire to die
  7. Alcohol or drug
  8. Unemployed
  9. Family history
  10. Suffered major loss
  11. Religious Cults - ( Doomsday believers ) 
  12. Bullying
  13. Bipolar Disorder
  14. Access to guns
  15. Child abuse victim
  16. Rape Victim
  17. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  18. Divorce - (Parents / Husband or Wife)
  19. Rejection
  20. Violence - (at home)
  21. Someone close committed suicide
  22. Feeling Worthless
  23. Love Triangle
  24. Unplanned Pregnancy
  25. Relationship Problem
  26. Alien Entity - (Spirits) 
  27. Lack Of Social Support - ( Teens lack close ties with their parents )
  28. Lack Of Proper Upbringing - ( Working parents do not spend time with their children )
  29. Pampered Upbringing - ( Emotionally Not Stable - too impulsive)
  30. Imprisonment
  31. Sexual Preference - ( Problems Concerning Sexual Preferences - Gay / Lesbian )
  32. Academic And Career Expectations
  33. Lack of sleep or Insomnia
  34. Abject Poverty
  35. Poor Health
  36. Disability
  37. Bankruptcies
  38. Outstanding Debts / Overwhelming Debts
  39. Study Pressure

*The information contained in this post is for general educational purposes only.I do not in any way warranty on accuracy, completeness, functionality, usefulness or other assurances to information contained on this post or blog.
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