Back Pain and Suicide

withdrawal, substance abuse, psy with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS. Woman with Polycistic Ovary Syndrome battle weight gain obesity physical physiological and mental health conditions. And chronic pain and health conditions are on the rise…

An estimated 45% of people who die of suicide see the doctor about one month before suicide. Twenty-two veterans die by suicide per day according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Chronic pain affects approximately 50 million.1  For your information:

1.      Pain conditions increase onset of suicidal thought and suicidal attempt.

2.      Extended Opioid use linked to increase risk of depression

3.      Presence of pain may impair detection of mental disorders.  May distort treatment. Think about it....

Risk and Warning Signs before disaster strikes include…

·        Suicidal intent: wish to die

·        Previous suicidal attempt: family history

·        Psychiatric Diagnosis: mood or anxiety disorder substance use disorder withdrawal depression

·        Precipitants Stressors Interpersonal: triggering event leading to humiliation shame despair…2

I think youd agree this is more than a US Veteran issue. Suicide: a bigger issue. Suicide: a family issue. Suicide: a national issue! Make a difference for the one you love. Discover how to improve health and wellness. Reduce pain...naturally. Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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Reference:

1.     1. Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain Among Adults-United States, 2016, Weekly / September 14, 2018 / 67(36); 1001-1006

2.      2. Suicide and Patients with Chronic Pain, Why Should We Be Concerned, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs