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Depression and suicide attempts

Depression and suicide attempts

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Scientific research and the observations of specialists show that suicide is one of the most serious complications of depression. At present, an increasing number of suicides have been observed among adolescents, but also in the case of adults over 45 years of age. Very often, depressed patients do not go to a specialist for help, which can end in suicide. Why does depression lead to suicidal thoughts?

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Table of contents:

  1. What do we know about suicide attempts in patients with depression?
  2. Who is at risk of suicide?

What do we know about suicide attempts in patients with depression?

Depression is a serious illness that affects both men and women of all ages. In most cases, it requires specialist treatment - a psychologist, psychotherapist, attendance at specialist meetings, drug treatment and support from family and loved ones.

There are many symptoms in this illness, one of which is suicide attempts. It is important to remember that these are not a conscious, considered decision by the patient. They derive from the fact that the person with the illness has an altered and 'skewed' judgement about his life and the reality that surrounds him.

In such situations, the patient should see a psychiatrist as soon as possible and be referred to a psychiatric ward. He or she must be under constant medical care, take appropriate medication and participate in activities (group or individual). Suicidal thoughts are very difficult to eliminate. It is very difficult to eliminate suicidal thoughts. They appear not only in the depressed person but also in healthy people.

They can occur as a result of:

  • long-term stress,
  • illnesses,
  • difficult life situations,
  • family problems,
  • a deep sense of guilt,
  • high levels of anxiety,
  • the conviction of being in a no-win situation and many others.

Factors that increase the risk of suicide are also male gender, loneliness, previous attempts and suicidal thoughts, isolation of the patient from the environment, lack of money, lack of work, death of a loved one or hormonal breakthroughs in women.

Who is at risk of suicide?

The greatest risk of su icide is in patients affected by depression at the beginning of the illness and during its recovery. Approximately three weeks after starting to take medication, patients have the most suicidal thoughts and attempts. The patient therefore requires specialised care and support from the family. Do not underestimate the first worrying symptoms seen in the patient.