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Anomic Suicide is a term coined by the theorist Emile Durkheim. According to George Ritzer(2003), Anomic Suicide means people are more likely to kill themselves when they do not know what is expected of them, where regulation is low, and they are largely free to run wild. This mad pursuit is likely to prove unsatisfying and, as a result, a higher percentage of people in such a situation are apt to commit this type of suicide. This term derives from the Durkeim's term, Anomie. According to George Ritzer(2003), Anomie is a sense associated with organic solidarity, of not knowing what one is expected to do; of being adrift in society without any clear and secure moorings. What causes the rate of anomic suicide to increase? According to Ritzer(2003), social disruption is the main cause. Both an economic boom and economic depression can cause a rise in the rate of anomic suicide. In the midst of change, people can lose control. They can begin to feel worthless; without a reason to live.