Suicides are one of the leading causes of teen deaths in today’s society. The thought of one ending his or her life is developing in the minds of teenagers around the globe. “To kill oneself as a means of escape from poverty or disappointed love, or bodily or mental anguish, is the deed of coward rather than a brave man, because to run away from trouble is a form of cowardice. While it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill” (Marcovitz 17). There are many reasons to why a person may put his life at risk, such as depression, stress, loss of a loved one, or being bullied. Suicide is rising all over the world and needs to be looked at as a worldwide threat. Globally, the rate of teen suicide rises daily; therefore, many precautions such as therapy, antidepressants, and suicide hotlines prevent such a tragedy from occurring.
Although some teens commit suicide without giving any warning ahead of time, most say or do things that warn people of their intentions to take their own lives (Parks 63). There are various warning signs that someone may give. Such signs may include sudden lost in appetite, hopelessness, or persistent sadness. The way teens act at school and home can sometimes indicate depression (Galas 8). When being depressed, this can cause people to drink or do drugs. Many teens choose alcohol or drugs for a way to commit suicide (Galas 8). When intoxicated or under the influence, the thought of suicide may become more vivid and can lead to the situation actually taking place (Galas 67). Alcohol and certain drugs can calm the body down and relax the muscles. Some people believe that such substances such as alcohol and drugs can increase the suicidal thoughts within ...
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...tter and it is never a good idea to attempt suicide because it has more of an effect on friends and family rather than the victim himself. Therefore, individuals should become more aware of the causes and effects of suicide, so they can be more vigilant in helping out others who might be suffering silently.
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Her eyes were heavy, her body weak. As she crawled into the bathroom two feet away, Abby felt her body slowly succumbing to the numbness. All of her pain would be gone in less than 10 minutes, so why would she want to turn back? What about the senior trip Abby had planned with her best friend? What about the chair at the dinner table that would now be vacant? A couple of hours later Abby’s family came home from her little sister’s soccer game. Little did they know what they would find as they approached the top of the stairs. Her little sister, Ali, stood still as she looked down at her feet. There on the cold floor lay her big sister, her role model, and her super hero. Ali was crushed when she saw the pill bottle in her hand and the pale color of her skin. Her mom fell to her knees screaming and crying, wondering where she
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