Title: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Headings: Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Mental Illness
Traumatic Stress
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Loss or Fear of Loss
Hopelessness
Chronic Pain and Illness
Feeling Like a Burden to Others
Social Isolation
Cry for Help
Accidental Suicide
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Content: Being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) or multiple incidents of trauma raises the risk even further. This is partly because depression is common after trauma and among those with PTSD, causing feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that can lead to suicide. The Connection Between Suicide and PTSD
Substance Use and Impulsivity
Drugs and alcohol can also influence a person who is feeling suicidal, making them more impulsive and likely to act upon their urges than they would be while sober. Substance and alcohol use can contribute to other reasons people commit suicide, such as the loss of jobs and relationships. 5 ﻿
The rates of substance use and alcohol use disorder are also higher among people with depression and other psychological disorders. Put these together and the risks increase. Loss or Fear of Loss
A person may decide to take their own life when facing a loss or the fear of a loss. These situations can include: Academic failure
Being arrested or imprisoned
Bullying, shaming, or humiliation, including cyberbullying
Financial problems
End of a close friendship or romantic relationship
Job loss
Loss of friends or family acceptance due to revealing your sexual orientation
Loss of social status
Hopelessness
Hopelessness, either in the short-term or as a longer-lasting trait, has been found in many studies to contribute to the decision to commit suicide. The person may be facing a social or physical challenge and may see no way the situation can improve.