A 19 year old woman from King’s Lynn, England has died days after a suicide attempt, and her family says she was deeply worried about the effects of coronavirus isolation, according to The Sun.
The young woman, Emily, died in the hospital on Sunday after the attempt on March 18. The Sun reports she had told relatives she was struggling with the idea of being stuck inside, with plans canceled and her world feeling smaller.
Her family said her organs were donated and have helped four people, including three children.
Coworkers at the pub where she worked shared a tribute online. “She was a big part of our team, and we will miss her enormously,” they wrote, adding that Emily would have wanted people to check on their loved ones during this difficult time.
Her sister, Annabel, also shared a statement on Facebook saying Emily was concerned about the virus itself, but even more concerned about the mental health toll of isolation and fear of the unknown.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the United States, call or text 988. In the United Kingdom, Samaritans can be reached at 116 123.
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How did she try to commit suicide? Did she leave a note or tell anyone and did she say it was due to isolation and coronavirus or just thinking out loud she may have had other triggers and on going issues and only mentioned there would be more suicides due to coronavirus isolation because it was on her mind not because she was speaking about herself. Of course it could have pushed her over the edge but it’s quite a stretch to say it’s due to it. Maybe due to losing her job? Also if they want to prevent it happening to others by informing of us how she did it and how who she reached out to or her final words expressing her reasoning would go along way. For example maybe it was just an accidental prescription drug overdose or mixed with alcohol which sadly families still feel they have to hide and protect the person’s image even in death.