Warning Signs
The signs listed below may suggest that someone is struggling with thoughts of suicide. It's essential to approach this situation with care and compassion, as understanding these signs can help us support those in need.
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TALKING ABOUT:
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- Thoughts of suicide expressed, threatened, written
- Wanting to die
- Great guilt or shame
- Being a burden to others
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FEELING:
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- Empty, hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live or purpose of life
- Extremely sad, more anxious, agitated, or full of rage
- Feeling trapped, like there is no way out
- Feeling hopeless about self, other, the future
- Unbearable emotional or physical pain
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CHANGING BEHAVIOR, SUCH AS:
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- Making a plan or researching ways to die
- Withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, given away important items, or making a will
- Taking dangerous risks such driving extremely fast
- Displaying extreme mood swings
- Eating or sleeping more or less
- Using drugs or alcohol more often
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