why has suicide rates increased in women?

Question

and what can friends really do to stop it, apart from just talking?
informative answer needed for a female friend- won't attened councilin...

Answer 1

...........Have you seen today"s man......?

Answer 2

Figure out what's wrong and fix it.

(this is based on something I read before, I thought maybe you (or others reading) could have the same opinion so don't think I'm being condescending. :)

With depression people complain about everyday things because they are so overwhelmed. They can't cope with simple tasks and complain about them but that doesn't mean that it's necessarily the things that are bothering them. Or if they complain about their family it might not necessarily be the family that is bothering them, it's that because of their low mood they have less tolerance.
Also body issues. Everyone has body issues and very few can lead to real depression imo. It's just that with depression your situation seems hopeless and you focus on the negative things.
(however, any body issues should try to be fixed if possible as a confidence booster and a step in the right direction, losing weight etc.)

Of course it's usually deeper. Some people are dwelling on something that's happened in the past. I kind of see it like those stories of ghosts who can't move on because of "unfinished business"

Some people are scared about the future, lost in life, unsure of what they want and where they're going. Left school too early, think it's too late to learn anything new. Think they are a failure. They just need some help, guidance and support.

Once people lose enthusiasm in life, get lost, stop living properly the brain can become imbalanced and that's when the physical symptoms come in. Fatigue and sleeping and eating pattern changes, random pains.
All this does not make for a fun time.
The depressed person needs to push through the physical symptoms and feelings of hopelessness and get their life back on track. Resolve those issues that lead to the chemical imbalance.

(I don't recommend anti-depressants except in the case where the depression seems to have happened without a trigger. When the chemical imbalance causes the low mood. But it's so hard to tell. I think in any case it is better for personal growth to deal with the problems without using any meds- if possible, but I respect people's choices to use them. But I feel taking them is really just a cover-up or a "band aid" which spells trouble for the future.)



There isn't really anything friends can do I think. All they can do is try and offer that guidance. In a lot of cases I think counselling is ineffective anyway so don't worry about that too much. Why won't she attend? Some people aren't comfortable with councellors and never get down to what is really bothering them anyway. I think it's best for them to search inside themselves and figure it out on their own.

What does your friend complain about? Has anything significant happened in her past which you feel could have caused this? A death? Divorce? Are her parents old and ill? Does she care for anyone? etc etc.

Ask her if she could have 1 (or 3!) wish(es) what would she wish for? Make her choose something. If she won the lottery what would she buy or do or where would she go? Does she feel in control of her life? Does she fear death? Does she have faith/believe in any god/ meaning to life?

Questions like that and just really digging could lead you to figuring out what is bothering her deep in her heart and what is important to her in life.
If possible try to get her on a vacation or away from everyday life for a few days to a week. For some breathing space and time to think and relax. Sometimes even the break alone will do a world of good.

Answer 3

They have more of a load to carry - children, housework AND deal with possible mental illness. Too much on their plate to worry about themselves and feel no out but attempt and sometimes unfortunately suicide. An ending to what could have been a promising, happy life. Maybe no support system, maybe no help with possible past or current abuse issues. In adults, sometimes the bough breaks. Women are tough, but even then sometimes enough is enough.

Answer 4

I think it's because of stress. Today the average woman seems to be under a lot of stress for different meanings.Friends can call hot-lines and even go on websites.There are a lot of ways to ease the person away from the thought of committing suicide. I hope that this helped.

Answer 5

I suspect that it is because feminists have been successful in convincing women that they should act like men and that men should act like women. Also, because of "no fault" divorce laws, women are no longer secure in their marriages.

When I was in high school, there were only 2 reasons a man could divorce his wife; if she abandoned him or if she committed adultery, and he had to be able to prove that in court.

Why your friend is depressed cannot be assessed without more information. Is your friend expressing thoughts of suicide? If she is, she needs help soon. Will she go to her family doctor and accept being tried on an antidepressant? That could be help a lot.

Continuing to be a good friend will also help her.

Answer 6

You know that there has been a 33% Increase in Suicide among Women Since Princess Diana got Killed.

You Should Not Be a Static.

Answer 7

You'll find the information you ask for on fact sheets at the MIND website:-

http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Factsheets/#S

They have the following factsheets on you question

How to help someone who is suicidal
Suicide factsheet
Statistics two: Suicide


If your in the UK you can contact them on

Tel : [phone]

They should be able to offer you support. You are obviously a good and caring freind but you should not take the burden of this on by yourself.

Best Wishes

Answer 8

Because self image is more important to woman than ever. Media causes woman to believe that they should be a sort of way, and if they are not, they they are ugly. This causes low self esteem, which may lead to suicide.

About your friend:
Talk to her as much as you can, and make her feel better. Always be there for her.

Answer 9

1800SUICIDE or 1800999-9999 i swear they ar there to help you out they are real numbers they dont have to know your name or adress or face or anything about you all calls are confidential... talk to a religous leader parent any trusted adult. always be there and i know u didnt want me to say talk but talk to her be there send her an email tellin her u love her like sayin shes always been there for her and u wouldnt kno where ud have been with out her and dont mention the word suicide in the email call her and aske her to go to the movies or ice skate or something that will raise her morale. be nice!


as to why theres more women is because they have more pressure. to be skinny to be pretty to have a boyfriend to be popular wondering why they feel attracted to the same sex and on top all of the things boys have to deal with such as homework and school.

Answer 10

Americans are consuming pesticides in foods and consuming lots of medications. Also happiness is not a priority for Americans. Priorities are money, success, winning, marraige, kids etc. See this site about being happier and making happiness a priority. It may not make you rich or give you kids but you won't be depressed.

http://www.phifoundation.org/happiness.html

Answer 11

Okif she wont tlk to sum1 get her 2 tlk 2 a counciller she knows like if i hav a friend like tht i get her 2 tlk 2 me/my mum as shes a trained counciller and iv gotit off her...its less threatening thn!!