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During #SuicidePreventionMonth, let's talk about a few common misconceptions.

MYTH: People who talk about suicide won’t really do it.

FACT: Almost everyone who attempts suicide has given some clue or warning. Don’t ignore even indirect references to death or suicide. Statements like “You’ll be sorry when I’m gone,” “I can’t see any way out,”—no matter how casually or jokingly said—may indicate serious suicidal feelings.

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MYTH #2: Anyone who tries to kill themselves must be crazy.

Fact: Most suicidal people are not psychotic or insane. They are upset, grief-stricken, depressed, or despairing, but extreme distress and emotional pain are not necessarily signs of mental illness.
It takes ALL of US to END suicide.

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MYTH #3: If someone is determined to kill themselves, nothing is going to stop them.

Fact: Even a very severely depressed person has mixed feelings about death, fluctuating between wanting to live and wanting to die. Rather than wanting death, they just want the pain to stop—and the impulse to end their life does not last forever.

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MYTH #4: People who die by suicide are people who were unwilling to seek help.

Fact: Many people try to get help before attempting suicide. In fact, studies indicate that more than 50 percent of suicide victims had sought medical help in the six months prior to their deaths.
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MYTH#5: Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.

Fact: You don’t give someone suicidal ideas by talking about suicide. Rather, the opposite is true. Talking openly and honestly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can help save a life.
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DYK???? We can all play a role in #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionMonth #suicideawareness

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What is the difference between self-harm and suicide?

The term self-harm is often used by researchers to denote behavior that is not explicitly intended to lead to death. Some researchers go further and point out that self-harm and suicide attempts should be distinguished, because self-harm tends to involve more frequent but less severe injuries, so the distinction matters for identifying risk factors and providing help.

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In the US the firearm suicide rate is over 6 deaths/100,000. More than 10x greater than many other countries. In the UK this rate is more than 30x lower.

Evidence suggests that over 24,000 died by firearm suicide in the US in 2017. The #of homicides by firearm in the same year was 14,452 meaning that the #of suicide deaths by firearm greatly outnumber those from homicide: 60% of firearm deaths in the US are from suicides.
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Suicide Prevention Month is a time for connection. Learn how you can #BeThere for the people you care about and help prevent #suicideawareness
#SuicidePreventionMonth #BeThe1To

https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/be-there-prevent-suicide/index.html

Reminder: It's okay if today didn't go quite as you planned. Be gentle with yourself.

While you are supporting and helping someone who may be in crisis, it is especially important for you to also take care of yourself.
Practicing self-care does not mean you are choosing yourself over your loved one. It means that you are simply being mindful of your own needs, so you are better able to support the people you care about.
Learn more at:
https://www.bethe1to.com/the-importance-of-self-care/

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We all play a role in suicide prevention and a great place to start is by knowing the warning signs.
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about suicide. For more information, visit
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/warning-signs-of-suicide
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How can you make a difference in suicide prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/5-action-steps-for-helping-someone-in-emotional-pain
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@nursefrombirth
Huge and very painful for some people to admit myth

@nursefrombirth this is true on an almost painful level. When I attempted to take my own life in high school, I just wanted the pain, bullying, emotional turmoil and loneliness to stop. Not because I wanted to die as much as I just didn't want to hurt anymore and not see a way out. 💔

@Halcyon thank you for sharing your lived experience. I am NOT a believer in coincidence, so, IMHO someone needed to hear your story, right here, today. It takes us all to END suicide and the related stigma. What I want people to know is that it is okay to ask for help but NOT okay to keep it all bubbling up inside. Sending you big hugs and much love.
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@nursefrombirth Thank you. 🧡 I eventually found the help I needed, but the stigma around it was always a struggle to overcome. I am doing much better now. Hopefully, the more we talk about it, the less stigma there will be, and the more people who will reach out.