Ep.67 10 Ways To Fight Suicidal Thoughts and How Can We Be Of Help

Hi Folks, we are back with a second COVID wave, unfortunately. There has been a continuation of job losses and financial strains.1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds and 1 ATTEMPTS suicide every 3 seconds.This is our humble endeavor to reach out and help the ones attempting suicide every 3 seconds. 10 ways to fight SUICIDAL THOUGHTS:1) Know your own thoughts- how harmful are they.2) Phone a friend/ acquaintance3) Think of people who are emotionally connected to you4) Know that everything is impermanent- this too shall pass!!5) Focus on glass being half full.6) Center your mind on a chant- UNDERSTAND the functioning of your brain through the brain waves-Gamma, Beta, alpha, theta, Delta. Knowing your brain will make it easier for you to control it. 7) Stop blaming yourself for everything.8)Call the helpline numbers ( during the pandemic you might not be able to get through some of them)9) Know your neighbors- your fastest reach for help. 10) You are not alone- reach out to us.What can you as an individual do, to help someone:1) Let's be aware of each other - Keep in touch- especially the elderly, the ones living alone and the ones who have lost their close ones. 2) Be empathetic, don't judge, accept the other person going through a crisis, don't be indifferent- like- it's not my problem!!3) Keep track of their well-being.   A small note: We at Ep.Log Media along with Metaphysical Lab have successfully produced 50+ episodes covering stories of people battling mental illnesses, to practitioners and mental health activists, the podcast has become a rich source of information on mental health, and also a platform for sharing lived experiences.  We do not wish to dilute the experience and essence of the show with advertisements.
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