Some Myths About Suicide

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There are many myths about suicide and most people aren’t aware of the true facts. Think it is very important to know the myths from the facts so every person can handle and look at suicide with the right knowledge. One myth that most people believe is that people who commit suicide want to die. The truth behind this is no. A person who commits suicide doesn’t actually want to die they want to be pain free. The try to take away their life because they cant deal with the pain any more and want to be liberated from the hurt. Another myth people believe is suicidal people don’t seek help. Suicidal people try to seek help in different ways including nonverbal ways like with their actions. They try and show someone how they are feeling but no one

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