Sir — This refers to the article, “Suicide whodunit” (September 3). Suicide is not an economic problem or a generational tic. It’s a problem with a broad base and terrible momentum — a result of seismic changes in the way we live and a corresponding shift in the way we die. It is noted that people die by suicide for a number of reasons. However, a majority of the people, who take their lives, suffer from an underlying mental illness and substance abuse problem at the time of their death.
Possibly, when one commits suicide, then it is that single moment when one does not care for anyone, neither parents nor family or friends, but just wants to culminate his/her life for one particular reason.
Apart from depression, people also commit suicide out of bitterness, insecurity, rejection, revenge and impulsive behavior. Youths are more likely to commit suicide as development is forcing them to the condition of hopelessness.
This isn’t always the case as millions of people live with depression and never even attempt or die by suicide. But with awareness, education, and treatment, people can be helped so that suicide does not become an option. One must keep in mind that whatsoever may be the reason in life, suicide is not a solution to any problem. One must be strong enough to face the realities of life. One must accept both good and bad with open arms and do not let anything disturb you.