My Reflection On Suicide And Suicide

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When I first joined the class I did not know anything about suicide, and the only reason I joined because all the classes that I wanted to take was already full, and Suicide Response was the most interesting classes left. Joining the class is probably the best decision I have made, not only do I know what to do when a suicide situation arises, but now I have a better chance of identifying if someone is showing signs of completing suicide. I also, now know what actions to take when someones is planning on taking their own life, and can take precautions to ensure that they get the help that they need.

When one encounter someone who is contemplating suicide, it is important to identify the cause of the behavior and the risk factors. Checking
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It opened my eyes to many things, and it took away the negative feeling that I have towards people who complete suicide. In the past I’ve had a relative who had committed suicide. So, I always saw suicide as something selfish people do in order to get away with their problems and as a result of their decision their family are the one’s left behind to clean up the mess. Now that I know more about it and know what people who are contemplating suicide are going through, I can sympathize with them and understand them better. Also, the fact that I have had thoughts about suicide really helps too. My freshman year of college has been crazy to say the least. With me failing a class, and having less than stellar grades, and my family not knowing that If I don’t get good grades this semester I might get kicked out of the University has been hard on me. Having no one to talk about it and lying to my family that I’m doing good in school also doesn’t help. But now that I know more about suicide and what a suicidal person goes through when they have suicidal thoughts, will be helpful in the future, if someone I know is going through this, and also helpful for myself. If the thoughts of committing suicide crosses my mind again not only can I help myself but I can also, take the necessary action needed to ensure that I won’t act on it. Suicide is a battle of the mind and I will ensure that I or anybody that I care about will get the required help that they

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