Heat stroke is the condition that happens when the body creates or takes in more heat then it can let out. Generally this condition is due to excessive exposure to a heat that the body cannot tolerate. Our body is equipped with heat-regulating mechanisms, that are constantly trying to regulate the temperature of our body. When these mechanisms are over-worked for an extended period of time, they become unable to effectively regulate our temperature, which makes our body temperature climb uncontrollably. Although often overlooked, Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency, and has to be looked after immediately.

There is several different signs that are body will give us if it is overheating, also known as heat stroke symptoms. The most common way for our body to release excess heat is through perspiration. This works as long as the body has a sufficient amount of water to perspirate. Once the body becomes dehydrated, it starts to look for other methods of losing heat. If it cannot find any, the temperature begins to climb rapidly.

Under ‘normal operating conditions’ our body is able to maintain itself. Be smart about when and how you push your body and you will be able to reduce the risks of such conditions as heat stroke. Simple steps that you can take, like staying hydrated, avoiding over-exhaustion in hot temperatures, etc are all that it takes.

Suicide is the act of deliberately ending one’s own life. It is said that a large percentage of suicide cases are related to mood disorder or depression. Situations that might prompt suicidal thoughts or behavior are unemployment, financial problems, guilt feelings, alcohol or drug addiction, physical illness, death etc.

Most people, mainly close friends, family members and relatives of the individuals who attempt suicide view suicide as an act of selfishness. However, the individuals who attempt or complete suicide feel/felt otherwise. They mistakenly believe that their act is doing their friends and family a favor. This irrational thought leads to suicidal behavior.

One effective way of preventing suicide is early detection and help from professionals.
Some Warning Signs of Suicide:
Depression
Anger or hostility
Hopeless
Isolation or withdrawal
Insomnia
Loss of appetite
Preoccupation with death
Giving things away that were once valued
Ending significant relationships or commitments (breaking up)
Sudden uplift in mood after depression
Promiscuity
Severe outbursts of temper
Excessive substance use
Absence from school or work
Inability to carry out normal tasks of daily life
Inability to laugh

Getting help for depression can stop a person from ending their life. They need to be treated in the right manner so that they are not dealing with the problems of depression and going through the stress of having difficulty dealing with day-to-day issues on their own. A person that is going through any type of depression should not be on their own. They need to have support and get the help that that they deserve no matter what.