#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: Twitter goes ‘emotional’ as survivors share personal experiences

Annually, monthly, daily, every micro-second, someone is thinking, brooding, planning to take their lives, some over mental conditions, some over depressive tendencies.

According to a new United Nations agency report, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds.

Suicide is a disturbing phenomena in societies all over the world and aside efforts by the World Health Organisation, health institutions and experts to help deal with the situation in various regards, the 10th of September, every year is set apart globally, to mark the World Suicide Prevention Day.

The day is earmarked to promote suicide prevention and create awareness about suicide prevention activities.

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to host World Suicide Prevention Day.

Social media users, as part of a collective effort to mark the day, have taken to Twitter, among other platforms to share personal experiences with the world and to encourage anyone who might be going through the same suicidal phase.

Meanwhile, #WorldSucidePreventionDay is number #4 on Twitter trends as the world marks this day.

Here are some of the testimonies shared on Twitter

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay is a day very close to my heart. just over two years ago, i made the horrific decision to end my life. i was airlifted to hospital and left unable to walk for two months - but i survived, and everyday i am grateful. hold on, pain ends?? pic.twitter.com/RT0nEC2sNp

— Hollie ? (@holliesusanna) September 10, 2019

Last Septmber I thought the world would be better without me.

I’m extremely thankful I was proven wrong and will work like hell to help others get the help to feel the same. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) September 10, 2019

I struggled with suicidal thoughts for months after heart surgery.

It was the scariest thing I've ever been through.

I felt alone and completely disconnected from the world.

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

You never know a person's story.

Offer support, not judgment.

— Jordan Brown - Connecting with advocates/creators (@JPBrown5) September 10, 2019

suicide warning signs ??

• talking about wanting to die
• talking about feeling hopeless
• increased use of alcohol or drugs
• history of trauma or abuse
• family history of suicide
• easy access to lethal means
• acting anxious or agitated#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

— Mental Health Notes™ ???? (@depressionnote) September 10, 2019

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, as a survivor I wanted to share the one quote that's always helped me.
"You don't want to die, you just want to kill how you're feeling right now."
You are valid, you are loved and help is out there. Be stubborn. Stick around.

— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) September 10, 2019

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Be Brave and talk if you can ???????

Most of my childhood I was physically, sexually and mentally abused. This controlled my mental state for many years including self harm and attempted suicide.

Don't suffer in Silence ????

— Barry O ???????#CorbynOutrider??????? (@barryoleary77) September 10, 2019

It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

In March I was in a psychiatric unit, having tried to end my life. Today I'm riding my bike along the beautiful Spanish coast.

If you're struggling, keep going. Life can be brutal, but it's also beautiful- & worth fighting for.

You've got this????

— Tim McKenna (@TimMcKenna5) September 10, 2019

I have seen first hand the terrible pain my patients go through when a loved one feels they have no choice but to take their own life

The world will NOT be a better place without you

Please talk to someone.

You are not alone.
You matter.#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2019

— Dr Amir Khan GP (@DrAmirKhanGP) September 10, 2019

If like me you once nearly died by suicide, and are happy you didn’t, it would be great to send a pic or message here to give others hope. Will retweet as many as possible.

— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) September 10, 2019

I did, around 5 times I’ve been close, and I’m lucky to be alive. Everything always gets better afterwards. Just keep mastering your emotions until suicide isn’t the only option and think of what a tiny difference you make each day to people’s lives. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

— Juno Dorian (@JunoDorian) September 10, 2019