Suicide is a long-term process determined by various factors – genetic, psychological, social, psychopathological, cultural, economic, etc. Suicide is a voluntary, life-threatening act committed by a person himself, causing death. Most often, such a way out of his difficulties is thought about for years. First of all, a person only thinks about suicide, especially when faced with a crisis situation, so “viscous” suicidal thoughts can intensify or disappear completely. There is a desire to not exist, to die, to stop suffering, but suicide seems impossible. When the thoughts do not subside, a person not only thinks about suicide, which can end in death, but also begins to strive for it. Suicide is perceived as the only way out to solve difficulties and alleviate suffering. As the pain increases, people begin to consider various methods of suicide, think about specific details, and the necessary means, until the conceived plan is implemented and the person commits suicide. It is important to say that not everyone who thinks about suicide intends to do it and not everyone who attempts suicide dies. The process of suicide can be stopped at any time - by seeking professional help and trying to help themselves. An imminent risk of suicide can be suspected if a person suddenly changes (behaves unusually, communicates, takes unreasonable risks), evaluates themselves negatively, can no longer concentrate, becomes irritable, extremely sensitive, experiences major emotional fluctuations, depression, isolates themselves from loved ones, talks a lot (jokingly, discussing) about suicide, shows signs of farewell (returns gifts, debts, writes letters). It is extremely important to take care of a person with suicidal tendencies, encourage them to talk, share their difficulties, offer help (both personal and professional) to overcome the crisis.
