Hi everyone, as the title suggests I will making this informal post regarding to suicide, if you are someone who does not like reading this topic and/or are triggered by it, I suggest skipping this post and moving on to the next.
anyways, I wanted to bring up this topic to bring awareness to a disease that I have called MDD Major Depressive Disorder.
MDD is a metal disorder that causes a person to feel extreme and most often suicidal tendencies within depression. Not everyone with depression has MDD.
MDD affect only %8.3 of the population, its most common in young women aged 18-25 as well as teenagers and adolescents. 75% of people who are diagnosed with MDD often to do not receive treatment for the disorder. I am one of the 75% who have not received treatment for this disorder.
why is this important to know? People who are diagnosed with MDD and/or general depression disorder do not seek treatment and do not talk to their loved ones regarding the condition. 20% of people diagnosed with MDD end their lives due to this condition. That’s 1 in every 3 adults diagnosed.
what are symptoms to look for if you believe that a friend or a loved one is affected by MDD?
shockingly a lot of people often do not show symptoms, they are their normal selves except for minor things such as not wanting to be social, refusing to talk to people as often, losing motivation for things they love, extreme fatigue and exhaustion. Arguably, you see these symptoms in a lot of people who are not diagnosed with MDD, which is why it’s important to check in on your loved ones often if you believe they might be a victim to depression or MDD.
people who are diagnosed with MDD experience symptoms such as persistent sadness often lasting months to years, loss of interest in activities, extreme fatigue (some would categorize this as “bed rotting”), weight changes, And difficulty concentrating, which can be exceptionally difficult for people who are in school.
How do you know when someone might commit suicide or is thinking about committing suicide? Funny enough, you will most likely see a random burst of happiness followed by them asking you to hang out with them constantly, buying you items, giving their stuff away, ect... this means they have already thought about suicide and plan on committing suicide soon. If you see someone do this to you randomly, talk to them. Please.
in conclusion, please check in on your loved ones, and if you feel like these symptoms may be what you are experiencing, please find help with a therapist or psychiatrist. There is always help available.
Thank you for reading.