What are the warning signs of suicide?
A. It takes strength to admit when you need help. By gaining knowledge about signs of suicide, you can save your own and maybe a buddy’s life.” Don’t be afraid to ask the question, “Are you thinking of killing yourself” It will not hurt and you may save a life. From the Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself. Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other.
• Talk of suicide, death • Neglect of appearance, hygiene • Dropping out of activities • Isolating self from friends, family • Feeling life is meaningless, feeling unlovable • Hopelessness, helplessness increases • Perceived burdensomeness • Refuses help, feels beyond help • Puts life in order-may make a will • Picks a fight, argues • Gives away favorite possessions • Verbal clues (see below) • Sudden improvement in mood, behavior after being down or withdrawn*
