I want to you think for a
moment...
Have you ever said
to yourself, “I wish I could make all my troubles, hurts, and pains go away?”
If you have, chances are
so has your teenager. It's this line of thinking that could sometimes lead to
suicidal thoughts.
There is so much pressure
for a teenager to be "normal" or "perfect".
1. They have to be a model
child for their parents.
2. They have to be a perfect
friend to their peers.
3. They have to be a good
student for their teachers.
All of these things and
more are overwhelming and stressful.
In fact suicide is the
third leading cause of death in 15 - 24 year olds according to healthychildren.org.
As a parent myself, it is
scary for me to think that my child could go to such a dark place.
What scares me even more is not being able to bring them back from the brink of despair.
To fight such a
battle, we as parents, must first know the signs of our teenagers suicidal
behavior.What scares me even more is not being able to bring them back from the brink of despair.
Common signs of
teenage suicidal behavior:
Signs
Of Teenage Suicidal Behavior
· Making suicidal statements
· Being preoccupied with
death in conversation, writing, or drawing
· Giving away belongings
· Withdrawing from friends
and family
· Having aggressive or
hostile behavior
· Neglecting personal
appearance
· Running away from home
· Risk-taking behavior,
such as reckless driving or being sexually promiscuous
· A change in personality
(such as from upbeat to quiet)
Some of these signs could
be a cry for attention and may never progress to suicidal thoughts.
Any cry for attention
should be met with swift intervention.
If you think your
teenager's behaviors are signs of suicidal thoughts, please seek help for
them. If they are an immediate danger,
call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Once they are stable, contact us to schedule a confidential appointment
with one of the many therapists at New Vision Counseling Center, LLC.
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