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Contemplating a Painless Suicide to end Emotional Pain?

by Linda Cooper

Contemplating a Painless Suicide to end Emotional Pain? Committing suicide (if successful) is the final option but most definitely not an easy option. Often spending a long time in contemplation wanting the emotional pain to stop but did you know that most do not intend to end their own lives, displaying a distorted outward exhibition of an irrational cry for help

Here is some information for any one dealing with or in fact in contemplation of suicide by drug overdose and explaining some overdose symptoms.

An overdose occurs when an excessive amount of a drug or poison is taken, leading to a toxic (poisonous) effect on the body. There are many drugs that can cause harm when too much is taken including alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies.

Always call an ambulance if a drug overdose is known or suspected. Many overdoses do not cause permanent damage and most people make a full recovery. Some overdoses can cause damage to certain organs such as the liver and kidneys. If the overdose was an attempt at self-harm, this requires careful ongoing treatment.

Medical care depends on the drug taken and the person’s medical needs. Options may include:

Full assessment in the emergency department – blood tests, observation and psychological review.

Removing the drug from the body – for example, giving activated charcoal which binds the drug so the body can’t absorb it

Administering an antidote, which is possible for some drugs?

Admission to hospital for further treatment

A check-up by the person’s local doctor is important for everyone who has had an overdose, to check that there is no delayed damage.

If you think someone has taken an overdose, suggestions include:

Call an ambulance. Ask for the police if the person is violent.

Do not try to make them vomit.

Bring the pill containers to hospital.

A basic first aid course can be attained.

Source: Better Health Channel

Technically, an overdose is ‘higher than the recommended normal or therapeutic dose of a drug that greatly exceeds the individuals tolerance to that substance’. There is a great deal of variations in what happens from a stimulant or depressant drug OD.
Stimulant based overdose scenarios:
•    Fitting (seizures)
•    Respiratory arrest – A person has stopped breathing
•    Chest Pain
•    Collapse
•    Continuous vomiting – leading to severe dehydration
•    Stroke – Sudden weakness/numbness in face legs or arms, Difficulty talking, Blurred or dimmed vision, Unequal pupils, sudden or severe headache, ringing in ears
•    Psychosis – Uncharacteristic behavior, Anxiety, Hallucinations, Aggression
•    Unconsciousness (not responding)

Source: Black Poppy Magazine.

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