During an episode of suicidal feelings or thoughts, a person's thinking often becomes restricted, that is they are unable to see alternatives to suicide in which the pain might be reduced or alleviated. Often however, if the person does not act impulsively, the situation, feelings, and thoughts change over time and life becomes more bearable if not enjoyable again.
Suicidal crises are often temporary.
Estimates indicated that one in six Americans may consider suicide in the course of a lifetime. The person who suicides seriously affects the lives of at least six people. People who have known someone who has suicided are more likely to suicide themselves. Often, feelings about suicide can be resolved with treatment by a therapist or by talking with a close friend. Today, no one has to be alone with these feelings as there are crisis centers readily available.