Most people think about suicide at some point in their lives, yet very few actually attempt suicide.
Experiencing a suicidal crisis can feel unsettling, painful, and overwhelming. In order to transition out of a suicidal crisis, it is important to determine what brought about the crisis, to understand the feelings of the suicidal person, and to deal with suicidal thoughts. A suicidal crisis is usually precipitated by a traumatic experience or a series of ongoing experiences that undermine one s self worth. These experiences could be related to a substantial loss, failure to achieve personal goals, or longstanding personal problems. When one s coping system is no longer able to counter the negative life experience, depression and despair can set in and render a person vulnerable to suicidal thoughts.