The prolong effect of teenage depression could result into suicide. Suicide is the act of someone intentionally causing his or her own death. It is often committed out of despair, and mostly the effect of a prolonged and untreated depression. Contrary to popular believes teenagers are as prone to suicide as much as adults if they get excessively depressed. Many of those who take their life do not want to die as much as they want to end whatever despair they are going through. This is evident in the wording so commonly found in suicide notes. Such phrases as ‘I could not take it any longer’ or ‘why go on living?’ show a deep desire to escape life’s harsh realities. Although there are various events in life that can trigger suicide, depression is no doubt a major cause. Hence the need to take signs of depression and suicide seriously!
When teenagers get depressed and also get hurt in the process, they may view their death as a means of getting back at those who hurt them. Others may take their life when they get into trouble at school, suffer the end of a romance, get a bad report card, experience stress or become weighed down by worries about the future. All the reason stated can result into depression and subsequently suicide. Therefore, it is vital to recognize such a trend because depression can be treated and feelings of helplessness can be reversed. When the underlying factors are dealt with, suicide can be averted.
Is your teenage child or someone you know depressed? Why wait till they start talking suicide? And if they get depressed and start talking suicide, please don’t ignore this but rather act by providing the necessary professional intervention. If you do this, it will go a long way in saving the life of your dear one.
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