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Why Suicide Is Not The Answer To Your Problems

admin — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:13 +0000

12-23-24

Article Submitted by Stan Popovich

Stan Popovitch

For many people, in addition to their hardships and mental health challenges, their thoughts are overwhelmed with fear and anxiety. This can paralyze a person, making it challenging to function or think rationally.

If you’ve ever felt like this—if you’ve ever felt like suicide is an option—keep in mind that, regardless of your situation, everything changes over time. You may feel like you can’t take it any longer, but the pain you feel won’t last forever. Even if you feel like your future is hopeless, no one can predict the future, and things can improve.

Suicide is not the answer. If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, here’s what you should do.

Go To The Hospital Immediately If It’s More Than Just Thoughts

If you have a plan in place for a suicide, or you’ve acquired the means to complete a suicide, you must call 911 immediately. Or reach out to a loved one and tell them what’s going on—they will likely intervene and bring you to the hospital. You can also call your therapist or psychiatrist, if you have one, and they will help you. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.

Seek Help

If your life is not in immediate danger, the first step is to seek help from a qualified mental health professional. Suicidal ideation is serious and should not be ignored—it requires proper care. Your loved ones, friends, relatives, priests, etc. are all potential sources of help, but they cannot and should not replace professional help. Regardless of your situation, it is essential to ask for help when you need it.

Focus On The Facts Of Your Situation And Not Your Thoughts

When people are depressed, they often can only “hear” their fearful, negative thoughts. This will only make you feel worse. Your fearful thoughts are exaggerated and not based in reality.

When you’re depressed or anxious, focus on the facts of your current situation and not on your fearful and suicidal thoughts. When going through a difficult time, you will tend to think of negative things which might be related to suicide. When this happens remind yourself that your thoughts may exaggerate your current situation. During these cases its best to talk to your counselor who can give you advice on how to reduce symptoms and handle your difficult emotions.

Remember That No Situation Is Hopeless

You never know when the answers you are looking for will come to your doorstep. Even if things look bleak, there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to help overcome your current situation. Remember that all you can do is try your best each day—for yourself. Show self-compassion for the challenges you face and remember that patience, persistence, education, and commitment will go a long way in improving your mental health. Most importantly, get help right away when you feel that suicide is your only option.

Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear” For more information go to Stan’s website at http://www.managingfear.com/

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45-year-old man takes his own life inside vehicle at Shell Station in Sabinal late Wednesday night

admin — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:24:36 +0000

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Note: The Uvalde Hesperian will not release the subjects name allowing for officials to notify the victim’s family members.

12-19-24

A 45-year-old man with a gun took his own life late in the evening of Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 according to a source and the police report issned by the Sabinal Police Department.

Uvalde County Constable posted the following on his Facebook Page:

“LARGE POLICE PRESENCE: 10:40 pm.

** Sabinal Shell Gas Station **

HWY 90 E/ Center St.

Male subject is threatening his own life with a firearm. Several law enforcement agencies on scene. Uvalde EMS on standby. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA. DO NOT DRIVE NEAR THE LOCATION.”

In an update post made by Zamora at 11:43 PM, it stated:

Sabinal Justice of the Peace has arrived at location. We lift up our hearts in prayer for all those affected by this difficult situation.

There is always help available. Please dial 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).Local 24/7 Crisis Line 1-877-466-0660

You are not alone! Help is available “

According to a press release issed by the Sabinal Police Department, a woman accompanying the subject were in Hondo earlier in the evening and made contact with the Hondo Police Department. A Sabinal Police Officer who made contact with the woman who said she informed that Hondo Police Department the subject had a gun and she felt unsafe. She was instructed to pull into the Shell Station at 101 West Fisher in Sabinal. The woman stated she went into the Sabinal Station and informed the staff her boyfriendwas in the vehicle and that he had a gun. She then went into a back room at the store where she made contact with a Sabinal Police Officer.

The Sabinal Police Officer made contact with the subject (boyfriend) inside the vehicle. The officer spoke with the subject for several minutes and asked him to put the gun away so they could talk but the subject refused. According to the report the subject stated he was tired and pointed the gun to his head several times.

Uvalde County Sheriff’s Officers and Border Patrol Agents arrived on the scene. Sheriff’s officers tried to talk to the subject but he refused. The subject laid down in the back seat of the car and would later take his own life inside the vehicle.

The Coroner arrived at 12:20 AM and the vehicle was towed to an inpound lot.

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Family mourns the sudden loss of D’Edren Lee Tenorio, a bright and loving 15 year old UHS student

admin — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:22:09 +0000

by MichaelRobinson|Uvalde Hesperian

Pictured: D’Edren Lee Tenorio with his mother Marlee Torres

D’Edrin Lee Tenorio

Uvalde High School Student, D’Edren Lee Tenorio , 15 years old of Batesville died Saturday, July 15 at his residence in Batesville. The cause of death was suicide.

According to information from his Obituary, visitation will take place Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home where a Rosary will begin at 7:00 P.M. Mass is set for Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Batesville Cemetery.

“He was born on December 21, 2007 in Uvalde to Marlee Torres. D’Edren was a member of Uvalde High School, Dual credit program of Southwest Junior College-Uvalde campus, National Honor Society and the Uvalde Coyote Band. He was also a published writer who wrote many articles but his true passion was drawing and learning, wanting to attend medical school with his most recent goal to become a paramedic. D’Edrens smile and personality lit every room and warmed every heart.

“On Behalf of Marlee Torres and family: We have tragically lost the life of our Beloved D’Edren Tenorio. He was a kind-hearted soul, full of life. D’Edren started school at Batesville Elementary until his completion of 6th grade and then continued on to Morales for his junior high years. This year he was a freshman at Uvalde High School Early College and was enrolled with SWTJC.

He was a very bright student and had done so well in school. His passion for writing never ceased to amaze those who read his work. The art skills he had went side by side with his writing.

Those who have had the privilege to know him can share with you many great memories. He will always be remembered for his heart of gold and the resonating smile that would make everyone’s day 100x better.

We ask that anyone willing to help out his family with funeral expenses, to please share this link. If you know his mom Marlee, you know she is a great person who would help others out in the same way. At this time, she is in need of our community’s support. This is going to be a long road ahead of her, so if you could take the time to help share the link or help donate, we would greatly appreciate it! She requested that if your child was friends with D’Edren and had photos of or with him, or had a story to tell, to please share them with her to her Facebook. THANK YOU!

https://www.paypal.me/marleyluv3

https://cash.app/$Marlee86

He is survived by his mother; Marlee Torres of Batesville, step-parent; Xiomari Cordova of Batesville, two brothers; Darian Lee Tenorio, Dariel Lee Tenorio both of Batesville, one sister; Brianna Tenorio of Uvalde, maternal grandmother; Rosario Torres of Batesville, paternal grandmother; Sylvia Tenorio of La Pryor.

According to his mother Marlee Torres, D’Edren was a bright and loving son,” said Mary Sprawls, an aide of Batesville School who watched D’Edren grow up.

An account for Marlee Torres, the mother of D”Edren Lee Tenorio has been set up at TXN Bank in Uvalde for funeral and related expenses: The D’Edren Tenorio Memorial Fund: TXN Bank 727 East Main Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801

Marlee Torres added that If anyone you know maybe be contemplating suicide please contact 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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