However, in the United States, murder-suicides account for less than 4 percent of all suicides. Many suicidal people have experienced significant losses in their lives, such as self-esteem, a job, potency, power, a friend, a spouse, a lover, a child, an investment, a business, good health, a familiar neighborhood, attractiveness, a limb, a breast, etc. Among women, the loss of a romantic relationship or a marriage seems to be closely associated with suicidal feelings. Losses seem to have an especially devastating effect when they're related to the significant other or to the person's self-image. The unexpectedness and suddenness of the loss may also be crucial factors.
Several losses occurring closely together are particularly hard and difficult to accept.
It is a good strategy to keep emphasizing the temporary nature of the crisis. Because my problems can't be solved. Usually the suicidal person will answer that question honestly. Establish a relationship with the person. Reinforce the person for confiding in or calling you.