Dealing with scary suicidal thoughts

“The first time I thought of it I was scared. I could not believe that something like that would enter my mind. Like why? But after the first time it started becoming regular. Every time I face a challenge I will be like, ‘What if I ended it all?’

“And I know people would look at me and say I have it all so I should not be thinking about ending my own life. I should not think about committing, yes committing suicide,” she said, seeming to struggle to say the last word.

September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day and I decided to have a conversation on the issue, as suicide, even though the rate has dropped, continues to be a major problem in our country.