A note on suicide.

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The moment we hear or read something on suicide, the first thing we think of is "How could they do that? Why didn't they think of their family and loved ones? How can they act so cowardly?" 

 We need to change that. 

 Instead of thinking of the consequences of what they did or how its affecting others around them, let's give a second to think about the victim. 

 Suicide is naturally labelled as an act of someone not brave enough to face their problems, a coward. Let me ask you one question, are you afraid of death? Aren't you now at this very moment trying your best to stay alive? We are all the same. Our mutual fear is the fear of death. So how can you call a person who suicides, a coward? It requires a whole lot of bravery to take your own life. Having said that, I am not implying that suicide is what that should be done if a problem or conflict is faced but at the same time, let us stop labelling the victims as cowards. 

 You might be wondering why am I referring to them as victims. They are not victims if they took their own life right? WRONG. A murder victim is a victim of cold-blooded killing. A rape victim is a victim of brutal violation. But a suicide victim is a victim of their own mind, depression, abuse and the feeling of unworthiness. 

 When you get to know that a person killed himself, send him a prayer and that's all. You don't have to sensationalize his death and give that issue a whole lot of attention. Do you think he took his life to be in the headlines or so that a thousand people can share his death on their Facebook timeline? NO. All that we can and SHOULD do is send a word of prayer and pay our respect to him. Let's get that fact rooted firmly in our tiny technology-infested minds. 

 Finally, don't share pictures and videos and voice messages or anything of the same category regarding the death of a person regardless of how they may have died. Why do people do that? Will you get a trophy for being the first person to circulate a rumour or are you going to be featured in the TIMES magazine  for being the person who took the video of the death? No. People won't even know you. And with that, I humbly request to all my readers to not share unnecessary information especially if you are unsure of its authenticity. Let's share positive things instead. Let's be a better human. 

 To all my wonderful, beautiful readers. Suicide is never a solution. Its merely a decision. If you ever feel like taking your life, think about the fact that God has laid out a plan for you and your life would definitely improve. Talk to people who you care about, change small things about your life and add positivity, adopt a pet( it would definitely help), hug someone, cry your hearts out but pick yourself up after, take slow deep breaths and I assure you, you'll be fine. 

 We can only appreciate the good when the bad comes. Every time something bad happens, remember that good will follow. 

 With a whole bunch of love and care,
Dheephikha

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  1. Unknown30 May 2016 at 11:40

    Loved it..and no one could have said it better..kudos sis..and keep writing

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  2. Unknown30 May 2016 at 17:24

    Let's be a better human, I personally like that. Keep up the good article! It's awesome :)

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  3. Vina2 June 2016 at 08:28

    Good one Dheephikha...a very sensible and positive note. keep writing..much love and respect, Vina ! :)

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  4. Unknown16 July 2016 at 21:59

    It's a nice article but just to add something to your article is that sometimes there are reasons that they suicide is due to pressure. I would say especially pressure within the victim of suicide himself/herself. And also add on to parents who give them lots and lots of pressure as well. I agree with the fact that you put in this article saying that they are VICTIM! Good one, Dheephikha :) Continue your great work.

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