The very idea that someone wants to die is frightening. As a result, suicide is not an easy topic to discuss for many people. But talking about suicide does save lives. If one person can be saved from suicide by talking about it then it's worth it.
There are many reasons people seek to take their own life: feels a burden to others, doesn't see a reason to keep living, depression, despair, pain, hopelessness, guilt, abuse, rejection, etc.
People who live with suicidal ideation are hurting so badly and want nothing more than for the pain to end. Unfortunately, but they cannot imagine the pain ever going away. They cannot see the light at the end of the very dark and lonely tunnel they have found themselves traveling down.
It is not uncommon for a person’s circumstances or their self-image to cause someone to think negatively about themselves. Often times, people consider suicide because they are unable to find any reason to make living worthwhile. They think their problems are unsolvable and they feel completely out of control. They wish there was an alternative to suicide but they can't see one.
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs, taking them seriously and then reaching out to the person who is struggling.