Trigger Warning- Suicide
When I was a child, my grandmother watched Pavitra Rishta on TV. That was the first time I saw Sushant Singh Rajput on screen. Years later, when I watched MS Dhoni, I watched him act and wondered about how much he had grown. Honestly, I found him super charming, and I binge-watched all his movies after that. He was educated and humble, and it was refreshing to see someone like that make it to the films. He was my favourite actor since a while, and
hearing the news of his suicide hit a little close to home. When I initially heard the news, I was beyond shocked. The death of such a famous and talented actor was not only saddening but also a reality check.
As a result, immediately, social media exploded with posts on suicide prevention and mental health. Though a fresh and welcome change that sparked a lot of critical conversations, media unsurprisingly was very insensitive towards the incident. Pictures of his body and home after his suicide went viral instantly with no kind of censorship or trigger warning. When one sees someone's life
unravel on screen like this, it can often stir feelings one has been trying to cope with. Psychologists say a constant flow of social media posts on suicide can act as a trigger for vulnerable patients with mental health issues. The suicidal headspace can be terrifyingly familiar for those with experiences of depression. For them, hearing questions like: “How does a person even get to that stage?” and “Why didn’t they seek help?” can be extremely challenging because they’ve been there, they know how depression works. They know at one point it could have been them.
In a time like this, when it is easy to feel overwhelmed and lost, what one can do is take a break from social media and avoid the internet. Avoid the negative news cycle. Read books, listen to music, or simply stare at the ceiling, but importantly do not make hasty decisions. Try to find a way to express what you are feeling. Channelize your feelings into doing something that keeps your mind diverted and if you feel comfortable, talk to someone. This may be the hardest part, but if you feel like you’re ready, talking to someone may bring about the change you have been seeking. Opt for a trusted professional, but if you’re not ready for
that, talk to a friend who you trust and who will definitely understand.
If you are being able to cope with this time and situation well, always remember there are others out there that can’t. Be there for your friends and family. Constantly check up on them. Let them know how much you care, and that you’re there for them. Assure and reassure. If they want to talk, listen. Don’t be judgmental and trivialize their problems, instead validate their feelings. Always remember that you have no idea how hard it may be for them, because
you’re oblivious to the battles they’re fighting both internally and externally.
Whatever you’re feeling currently, always remind yourself not to give up.
There is a lot to look forward to, and you will never know what the future holds unless you get there. If you want to give up, this is your sign. Don’t. Take a nap, gather yourself, and always remember, it might be a bad time but it’s not a bad life. Prioritize your mental health. Do not hesitate to cut off people or things that make you feel anxious or inferior. Most importantly, remember every life matters, you are worthy, and do not let anything or anyone make you believe otherwise. “It is a difficult time in everyone's life, don’t try to fight it alone.” Be there for
each other and yourself, and all of us will make it.
SUICIDE HELPLINES:
AASRA: +91 98204 66726 (24x7)
Roshni Helpline: +914066202000 (1am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday)
Fortis Stress Helpline: +9183768 04102 (24x7)
Sneha Foundation India: 044-24640050 (24x7)
The Samaritans Mumbai: 8422984528/29/30
Connecting India: +91 9922001122 (12pm to 8pm, Monday to Sunday)
Cooj: +832 2252525, (1pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday)
Vandrevala Foundation: +91 730 459 9837, 1860 2662 345, 24x7
Parivarthan: +91 76766 02602 (1 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Friday)
Saath: 079-2630-5544, 079-2630-0222
iCall: +91 22 2552111, +91 91529 87821 (8am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday)
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