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5. Measures to Prevent Suicide

Often, people have the misconception of suicide and are accustomed to dealing with
a person who has attempted or attempted suicide. But these misconceptions serve as

a guide to suicide rather than a suicidal one. However, in order to save a person who
is suicidal, one must first look at this person through the illusion of reality and help
him. In myths, adults or parents often tell their children not to talk about death.

For example, person A's best friend is B and his love affair is broken. A friend told
A that she thought she might commit suicide because of anxiety. But A friend no
longer talks about it with B. The reason is that the attitude that society has developed

is that one or the other is constantly in a position to talk about it. But that's not what's
happening. B friend feels that A friend is reluctant to talk about it, that she has no

value, that no one is listening to me and that the best thing is to commit suicide. But
when talking about death and romance with a friend B more frequently, thinking
about positive attitudes rather than committing suicide, the value of life comes to B.

He or she tries to live, reinforcing that there is someone else to hear their pain.
Accordingly, if everyone is able to give up social misconceptions and take action in
this regard, it is possible to reduce the risk of suicide. In addition, openly discussing

thoughts and feelings of suicide with people who are attempting to commit suicide,
and promptly eliminating all possible use for death, should not be kept secret when

someone declares suicide. Refer to thecounsellor or psychiatrist is the important
action could be taken immediately. In addition, self-awareness, premarital
counselling, problem solving skills, coping skills should be developed.And there are

other things that can help a suicidal person overcome this: Giving him full attention,
giving him as much time and space as possible to express his feelings, convincing
him that he understands those feelings, and acting in a way that gives him hope

without being judged (Premarathna, 2019). A person who is attempting to commit
suicide often needs a listener who will represent him. They never seek sympathy. And
they should not be impulsive, very peaceful, friendly, and very relaxing.

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