Among all suicides that take place, the thing that they all have in common is that they think suicide is the only solution to their raging problems. Many choose to commit suicide because they feel that this will finally put an end to all their problems. What makes suicide so deceiving is that during suicidal times, the emotional distress that people are feeling is so intense that they are unable to see the truth and to see an alternative solution. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, suicide rates have increased dramatically among young adults since the 1950 s. It is the third leading cause of death among people between the ages 15 to 24.
Some people feel that they have to be crazy to commit suicide.
That is not always the case. Individuals who are very intelligent and may expect too much of themselves, account for most suicidal attempts. Before individuals make an attempt to commit suicide, they usually give some clue to their intentions. Becoming aware of such clues and the severity of the individual s problems can help prevent a suicide. Desperate attempts to communicate with others may also be defined as a cry for help.