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It can be difficult to imagine what leads someone to die by suicide.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do people die by suicide?
Here are several to consider.
This risk is especially high for men who’ve gone through a traumatic life event.
And the higher the person’s degree of hopelessness, the greater the lethality of their suicide attempt.
The person may be facing a social or physical challenge and see no way the situation can improve.
In some states, assisted suicide has been legalized or decriminalized for this very reason.
According to research, more than half of people living with chronic pain have significant depression and anxiety symptoms.
It can also be sparked by internal factors such as low self-esteem.
Unintentional overdoses, firearm discharges, and poisonings can all also lead to accidental suicide.
A Word From Verywell
You may never know why a person died by suicide.
If you are struggling with the loss of someone to suicide, a mental health professional can help.
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