SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR
First, ask yourself some questions...
- Do you have feelings of wanting to die?
- Do you carry great guilt or shame?
- Do you feel as though you are being a burden to others?
- Do you have feelings of hopelessness, being trapped, or having no reason to live?
- Are you extremely sad, anxious, agitated, or full of rage?
- Do you feel as though you are in unbearable emotional or physical pain
Source: National Institute of Mental Health,
Suicide Resources
Do you need more information on suicide or suicide prevention? Here are some resources that can help you or a loved one:
Warning Signs and Symptoms
- Previous suicide attempts
- Poor performance at work and/or school
- Giving away prized possessions
- Sudden and extreme changes in eating habits /losing or gaining weight
- Comorbid mental health disorders
- Withdrawal from family and/or friends
- A sudden increase in a positive mood (after other indicators of suicidal thoughts or long-term depression)
- Sudden change in physical appearance and/or personality
- A feeling of disconnection from loved ones/a sense of overwhelming loneliness
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself, even in a “joking” manner
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Sleeping too little or too much/extreme changes in sleeping patterns
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Excessive risk-taking