Why Are Rates Of Suicide Soaring Across The Planet?

[shastarSingh]

http://www.alternet.org/personal-health/why-are-rates-suicide-soaring-across-planet

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that almost one million people commit suicide every year, with 20 times that number attempting it, and the numbers are rising. Methods vary from country to country: in the USA, where firearms litter the streets, 60% of people shoot themselves; in India and other Asian countries, as well as South Africa, taking poison, particularly drinking pesticides, is the most popular choice.

[MisterrSingh]

The pressures of modern existence. Reasons for Indian farmers committing suicide are vastly different to why a middle class kid in the U.S. ends it before his 18th birthday... in a way. I suppose it becomes a way out from a situation that seems impossible to solve or escape.

[Jonny101]

Suicide should never be done. Human existance is obtained only by a great deal of good karams. To just throw it away by committing suicide is a huge mistake and sin by the jeev. Often people who do suicide end up in Pret Jooni.

[genie]

Four big problems that contribute to sucides are: 1) Family / relationship break downs 2) Fiancial pressures 3) Atheism 4) Feminism

The first two has always been going on since humanity began. With the mass promotion of atheism and feminism particular in modern secular countries there is a rise of people losing it all because they believe society has changed so much its no longer caring or supportive its all about dog eat dog because those who gave power to the atheists and feminist did so not unknowingly but knowlingly exactly what the consequences for society would be and how these consequences would help reduce the human population, reduce workers rights and collect more taxes for the banksters and royal famililes who rule over their minion worker slaves.

[genie]

For a person to have a meaningful life they need a purpose.. Atheism hedonism capitalist socities offers no purpose to life just enjoyment of what this world has to offer, screw people over it doesnt matter because there is no God so who cares no one to be accountable to and if you have nothing to enjoy your lfie becomes pointless.

The solution is quite simple its firm belief in Waheguru and his true religion Sikhi not no man made cults like atheism and other ideologies and religions.

[simran345]

I would add the increase in technology to this also. Mobile phones, iPads PCs this that the other. And people aiming for perfection, thus causing stress, and high expectations from others.

[jkvlondon]

Point is those who would have had faith and persevered in the past centuries now have removed the support of faith and Akal Purakh since they feel it is unmodern or scientific to have belief. SO in that situation people are more likely to turn to drink and drugs to numb their hurts. if it gets too bad then they think what is the point continuing the suffering and off themselves . But the sad fact is they didn't learn this life's lessons so will have to repeat it until they do.

http://www.gurmatbibek.com/contents.php?id=463

[simran345]

Athiesm is the biggest reason out of all the reasons..

I don't think this is one of the biggest reasons. People that believe in God also have suicidal thoughts. One cannot say if one believes in God that they will not have those thoughts.

Karam also play a part as Jkvlondon penji above has emphasized, it all depends on what situation one is in not being able to cope with something that a stronger person would be able to with. Unless somebody has been in a situation, it pointless making statements that they don't know.

"Some of the negative life experiences that may cause depression, and some other causes for depression, include:

The death of a loved one.

A divorce, separation, or breakup of a relationship.

Losing custody of children, or feeling that a child custody decision is not fair.

A serious loss, such as a loss of a job, house, or money.

A serious illness.

A terminal illness.

A serious accident.

Chronic physical pain.

Intense emotional pain.

Loss of hope.

Being victimized (domestic violence, rape, assault, etc).

A loved one being victimized (child murder, child molestation, kidnapping, murder, rape, assault, etc.).

Physical abuse.

Verbal abuse.

Sexual abuse.

Unresolved abuse (of any kind) from the past.

Feeling "trapped" in a situation perceived as negative.

Feeling that things will never "get better."

Feeling helpless.

Serious legal problems, such as criminal prosecution or incarceration.

Feeling "taken advantage of."

Inability to deal with a perceived "humiliating" situation.

Inability to deal with a perceived "failure."

Alcohol abuse.

Drug abuse.

A feeling of not being accepted by family, friends, or society.

A horrible disappointment.

Feeling like one has not lived up to his or her high expectations or those of another.

Bullying. (Adults, as well as children, can be bullied.)

Low self-esteem."

Source: http://www.suicide.org/suicide-causes.html

[simran345]

"Vulnerability to suicide

Many experts believe a number of things determine how vulnerable a person is to suicidal thinking and behaviour. These include:

life history – for example, having a traumatic experience during childhood, a history of sexual or physical abuse, or a history of parental neglect

mental health – for example, developing a serious mental health condition, such as schizophrenia

lifestyle – for example, if you misuse drugs or misuse alcohol

employment – such as poor job security, low levels of job satisfaction or being unemployed

relationships – being socially isolated, being a victim of bullying or having few close relationships

genetics and family history "

Source: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Suicide/Pages/Causes.aspx

[simran345]

Atheism does not apply in these situations. You think that's the biggest reason? Then think again!

Peoples halaat (situation) and gareebi (poor/needy) contribute too.