June 15, 2020

You are not alone…..

Yesterday I got the  news that Sushant Rajput, a 34 year old actor who acted in Hindi movies Shud Desi Romance, Rabta, untold story – Dhoni, and PK are popular ones. I have watched him as a Television actor and remember him winning one of the dance shows too.  He was steadily rising and establishing himself even though he had breakup with a long standing relationship with a tele artiste. The last movie which I saw was “Chichore” wherein he dealt on how to battle suicidal tendencies and shockingly he himself committed suicide.

It is sad to hear that he was in depression for the last six months and was on medications. The reports also say that he had two assistants and a domestic help at his place when he committed suicide.  It’s heartbreaking to know that his last call was to his best friend who was not available at that time. Rest in peace Sushant Rajput. This is a wake up call for all of us especially in this time of lock down it becomes essential for us to talk about suicide and spread awareness instead of waiting for the International Suicide Prevention Day that falls on September 10th every year.

There are so many questions that have no answers at this moment.  What we need to understand is that Suicide is Preventable and Depression is Treatable. There are also those who are surviving and have survived depression with support of Counseling, family support and friends.

As a Psychological Counselor at the Campus I have come across students who have suicidal ideation and stressed for variety of reasons and seek help.  While all of them do not need medications, Counseling can help them to deal with these thoughts. Very few of them will require Psychiatric help who give them medicines to reduce anxieties or even alter and stabilize moods.

At our centre we are very particular with our students when they are on medication and we encourage  them for support counseling where in they are connected and regularly motivated to adhere to follow the doctor’s advice and also taught how to stay positive and work towards their goals and achievements. Some of them take counseling seriously and stay in touch with us and also recover smartly understand themselves, while others once symptoms are gone they even stop medicines and come back again with similar problem.


Mental health is still a taboo in our country and most shy away from asking for help when they require and suffer alone and in silence.  Hence its very important for us to keep spreading the message of hope and Suicide Prevention is “EVERY ONE’S RESPONSIBILITY’ not just those working in the health and service sector. Each of us can make a difference where ever we are by being aware and spreading awareness on Depression. I have posted on this topic even before – I have given links for further reading.  I thought of posting once again some Myths and facts of sucide once again to anyone who may want to understand.  

Some Myths & Facts on Suicide
Myth 1:
People who talk about it don’t commit suicide
Fact: Most people who kill themselves have given definite warnings of their intentions
Myth 2:
Suicidal people are absolutely intent upon dying.
Fact: Most suicidal people are ambivalent about living or dying; they gamble with death, but may retain some desire to live.
Myth 3:
Suicide happens without warning
Fact: Suicidal people often give indications of their thoughts (sometimes before the thoughts have become intentions) by words or actions.
Myth 4:
Once a person becomes suicidal he remains suicidal forever.
Fact: Suicidal thoughts may return, but they are not permanent, and in some people they may never return.
Myth 5:
After a crisis, improvement means that the suicide risk is over
Fact: Many suicides occur in a period of improvement, when the person has the energy and will to turn despairing thoughts into self-destructive action
Myth 6:
Suicide occurs mainly in the poor/rich.
Fact: Suicide occurs in all groups of society.
Myth 7:
Suicide behavior is a sign of mental illness.
Fact: Suicidal behavior indicates deep unhappiness but not necessarily mental illness.
Myth 8:
You are either the suicidal type or you are not and that is it.
Fact: It could happen to anybody
Let us be aware of the facts and do our bit in reaching out to those who are looking for help.

If you are in Hyderabad and you want to seek help you can connect with the following numbers: YOU ARE NOT ALONE……there are plenty of people in the service sector who are willing to reach out…

·         Sahayam Osmania University’s Psychological Counseling Center- 8978191518 & 9014238697
·         Makro Foundation (Suicide Prevention Helpline..Monday to Friday) 040-46004600
·         Healthy Brian Clinic (Psychiatrist) 9000988944
·         Hyderabad Academy of Psychology (Counseling Psychologist) 90002-34262
·         Roshini, Sindhi Colony, Secunderabad: 040-27904646
·         Asha Hospital 040-66752222‎
Say NO TO SUICIDE … & YES TO LIFE !

LETS JOIN HANDS TOGETHER  TO  PREVENT SUICIDE

2 comments:

  1. I too am heartbroken about the news of SSR. What a wonderful initiative you guys are taking. Well done.

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    1. It is still difficult to digest that such a strong person who has struggled his way up would have such an end. .thanks for your affirmation, appreciate you for sharing your thoughts.

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