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If you spot the warning signs of suicide in someone you care about, you may wonder if it\u2019s a good idea to say anything. What if you\u2019re wrong? What if the person gets angry? In such situations, it\u2019s natural to feel uncomfortable or afraid. But anyone who talks about suicide or shows other warning signs needs immediate help\u2014the sooner the better.<\/p>\n

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Suicide Warning Signs<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Talking about suicide<\/em><\/td>\nAny talk about suicide, dying, or self-harm, such as \u201cI wish I hadn\u2019t been born,\u201d \u201cIf I see you again\u2026,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019d be better off dead.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seeking out lethal means<\/em><\/td>\nSeeking access to guns, pills, knives, or other objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preoccupation with death<\/em><\/td>\nUnusual focus on death, dying, or violence. Writing poems or stories about death.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No hope for the future<\/em><\/td>\nFeelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being trapped (\u201cThere\u2019s no way out\u201d). Belief that things will never get better or change.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-loathing, self-hatred<\/em><\/td>\nFeelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred. Feeling like a burden (\u201cEveryone would be better off without me\u201d).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Getting affairs in order<\/em><\/td>\nMaking out a will. Giving away prized possessions. Making arrangements for family members.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saying goodbye<\/em><\/td>\nUnusual or unexpected visits or calls to family and friends. Saying goodbye to people as if they won\u2019t be seen again.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Withdrawing from others<\/em><\/td>\nWithdrawing from friends and family. Increasing social isolation. Desire to be left alone.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-destructive behavio<\/em>r<\/td>\nIncreased alcohol or drug use, reckless driving, unsafe sex. Taking unnecessary risks as if they have a \u201cdeath wish.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sudden sense of calm<\/em><\/td>\nA sudden sense of calm and happiness after being extremely depressed can mean that the person has made a decision to commit suicide.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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