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Q: What are the warning signs of suicide? And do people really look for them in teens or high school peers?
i’m curious about this subjec since my high school wont let us talk about. you know out learning out of mind? well i read 13 reasons why and this subject seemed to intrest me somehow. i have looked the sings up but non really answered my thoughts. why would people be mean enough to cause someone to kill them selves? and stuff along those lines.

A: http://www.save.org has some information about the topic. People CAN be mean, but we must focus on how WE treat others. We might be the only nice person someone encounters all day. So treat others with the same respect and dignity with which you would want to be treated. Do this and many other random acts of kindness, and you will be happy no matter what. P.S. God loves you.

Q: What are warning signs of suicide?
How can you tell if someone is considering suicide I think my one friend is but I am not sure what are tall tell signs.

A: 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, pills, or other means
Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person
Feeling hopeless
Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities – seemingly without thinking
Feeling trapped-like there’s no way out
Increasing alcohol or drug use
Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
Experiencing dramatic mood changes
Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life

There are two signs that are not usually talked about.
Some people will start giving away their things or making plans for loved ones to help them after they die (kind of like a last will).
Some people when they make the decision to kill themselves will suddenly become very happy, because the decision to end their suffering made them feel empowered and relieved. So, some people will suddenly feel better.

If you think a friend is going to commit suicide, talk to them about it, contact a counselor (if you’re in school) and let them know that you want to be supportive.
Good luck!

Q: Suicide warning signs (Help)?
As a parent of an teen, how might I detect these signs and help to my child with going through these difficulties?

A: Potential Emotional Indicators

Hopelessness/Helplessness
Panic/Anxiety
Feelings of guilt and/or shame
Depression
Moodiness
Irritability/anger
Increased crying
Persistently sad or “empty” mood
Sudden euphoria or happy/calm mood
Feelings of worthlessness

Potential Behavioral Indicators
Talking about suicide, making a plan or preoccupation with death
Giving prized possessions away
Change in weight/appetite
Increase or decrease in sleep
Dangerous or impulsive behavior
Self injurious behavior (i.e. cutting or burning oneself)
Drug or alcohol abuse
Previous suicide attempts
Family history of suicide attempts
Withdrawal from family/friends, isolating
Preparation for death (i.e. setting one’s affairs in order)
Loss of interest in things that normally one cares about

If you suspect a friend or loved one is considering suicide, take your suspicion seriously.

After determining that the person is possibly considering suicide as evidenced by the
presence of potential indicators, it is critical you take the following actions. You may save
a life.

1. Ask the person, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It is a myth that you will plant the idea in someone’s head. If a person has been thinking of suicide, he/she will be relieved and grateful that you were willing to be so open and nonjudgmental. It shows a person you truly care and take him/her seriously. Stay calm, but always take thoughts of or plans for suicide seriously.

2. If you get a “yes” to your question ask, “Do you have a plan?” If “yes”, you will want to know their plan and if the means/method is available and accessible. Ask “Do you have access to your method?” (examples: gun, rope, medication, carbon monoxide). Next you should ask “When will you do it?” (today, next week?) Asking this question will give you an idea if the person is in immediate danger. If you feel he/she is, do not leave the person alone! A suicidal person must see a doctor or psychiatrist immediately. You may have to take him/her to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 9-1-1.

3. Never keep a plan for suicide a secret. Don’t worry about breaking a bond of friendship at this point. Friendships can be fixed. And never call a person’s bluff, or try to minimize his problems by telling him he has everything to live for or how hurt his family would be. This will only increase his guilt and feelings of hopelessness. He needs to be reassured that there is help that what he is feeling is treatable, and that his suicidal feelings are temporary.

4. If you feel the person isn’t in immediate danger, you can say things like, “I understand that you are in pain, and that you want the pain to stop”, and “I care about you and will do my best to help you.” Then follow through – help him/her find a doctor or a mental health professional. Be by her side when he/she makes that first phone call, or go along on the first appointment. It’s not a good idea to leave it up to a person to get help on his/her own. A supportive person can mean so much to someone who’s in pain.

Q: How do you know when you’ve reached the point when your fixing to comit suicide? What are the warning signs?
How can you prevent it if your broke and can’t afford mental treatment?

A: If you’re contemplating it, that’s a warning sign. Call a local crisis hot-line. They can help you.

Q: Suicide warning signs, what would you do?
MY 24 year old brother has been talking about suicide for a long time now, I mean years. He wont go to the Doctor to talk to somebody and I don’t know why he wouldn’t if he feels this awful. Every time my mother or myself says something to him like “He should talk to someone” or “He needs help” he blows up at us. I can”t sit back and wait for a phone call that my brother killed himself and I didn’t work hard enough to prevent it. Now my brother still lives at home with my mother, I told her she should dial 911 and tell them he threatened to commit suicide and harm others so that he is taken away and forced to get help. My mother can’t bring herself to do this because she’s afraid that he’ll hate her for doing this. Honestly, I’m lost. My brother is to young to flush his life down the toilet by committing suicide. Everyone in my family is worried about him and we all don’t know what to do. So how would you handle this? What would you do?

A: if hes been talking about for years then he likely wont do it. but if you really are that concerned then call the police

Q: what are the warning signs of suicide?what are the effects of suicide on those in a relationship?

A: Depression, talking about death, in love with dying, has pills just in case ect.

Here are some links that should answer your question.

Q: list at least 5 warning signs of severe depression and suicide?
and describe what actions you could take to help a depressed or suicidal friend.

A: 1. DEPRESSION- Before someone decides to commit suicide, they will usually be feeling several different emotions. These will include things like sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety. Depression will most often include a loss of interest in life and the things that are happening around someone. Major depression, when caught on time, can be treated through medication and therapy.

2. TALKING ABOUT DYING- Often times, thoe who are considering suicide will be thinking about different ways which they can kill themselves. They will move into telling one different ways in which they can die. They may also be thinking of ways in which someone else killed themselves.

3. SLEEP PATTERNS- Those who are depressed and considering suicide may change their sleeping habits. This can range from them sleeping too much to not sleeping at all and being restless all of the time. Often times, one will move from a regular schedule to being hyperactive. They then may move into periods of sleeping for long periods of time.

4. CONCENTRATION- A loss in concentration at work or in school as well as in extra-curricular activities may also occur. If you notice that someone is not putting as much effort into different areas of life as usual, then it can be a sign that they are depressed.

5. EATING HABITS. Many times, those who are considering suicide will have a loss in appetite. If you aren’t monitoring this part, be aware of sudden weight loss that may occur. At the same time, there may be some who will overeat as a result.

6. LOW SELF-ESTEEM- This is one of the major factors that play a part in one wanting to commit suicide. This will include feeling worthless and guilty. Hatred may also be a part of this, as they will seem to not like anyone.

7. LACK OF GOALS- Those who are compilating suicide will have a disinterest in the idea of the future and different goals that they want to reach. They will also seem to not care about the present actions that are happening around them in relation to the future.

8. MAKING ARRANGEMENTS- This may include several different things. Arranging for someone to take care of their animals or things is one sign of someone thinking about committing suicide. They may also begin giving away the things that seem to be important to them. Several will make out wills as well in order to make sure that things are taken care of after they are gone.

9. LOSS OF CONTROL- This may include harming others, as well as harm towards them. This loss of control may also include outbursts of anger or sadness that happen without warning.

10. HISTORY0- It is also important to look at the events that are surrounding one’s life in relation to them wanting to commit suicide. This may include the loss of someone who they loved. It may also include a lost job, relationship, money, friends or religion. These losses and agitations are one thing to look for in relation to suicide. If they willingly stop attending things as well, it may be a sign that they are losing their interest in life.

By looking for the signs, you can help someone to not commit suicide. As soon as you think they have suicidal tendencies, it is important to find them help. By doing this, you will be giving them a chance to find their goals again and begin moving forward. The most common way to recognize suicidal tendencies is through a change in mood, such as depressive qualities. However, there are also several other signs that one is suicidal. If you recognize any of these, it is best to approach the person and let them know you care and that they deserve a better life, and that you will help them find a professional (doctor and/or therapist to begin sorting out their issues.

Let them know that so many people feel as lost as they do and that they are nowhere near, ALONE!

Q: what are three warning signs of suicide?
1)_______________________________
2)________________________________
3)________________________________

A: 1.) Talking about death a lot.

2.) Giving all their things away.

3.) Previous attempts or current purchases of ropes or items that could help them do the job.

Q: what are the warning signs of suicide ?
how can i tell if my friend is suicidal.
he recently crashed his car and i think it was a suicide attempt.
he’s been acting depressed lately a lot. been saying how he wishes he was dead and how better off people would be. how can i tell if he’s suicidal ? he seems pissed off that he survived the crash. he wont talk to the doctors, the physio therapists or any psychiatrists. its just like he’s not there.. he just seems so distant. he just ignores everyone that tries and talks to him.. how can i tell if he’s suicidal.. and how can i help him !?

A: Ironically enough, JK the troll is incredibly right. People who often time talk openly about suicide are depressed to that extent (wanting to physically harm/causing physical harm to oneself) are often actually giving MASSIVE signs asking for help.

Most people who wind up committing suicide tend not to act as depressed as they really are. Your friend IS in fact suicidal, and odds are when he crashed his car he was wearing his seatbelt. That would also be a sign that the crash was used as a red flag, or to get peoples attention so they could see he needed help. you’re friend is in fact calling out for help in a major way- get him to go to a psychiatrist. If there are any specific medications asked for treating the depression, ask for buproprion- or wellbutrin. Its an anti depressive that works differently from normal SSRI’s in where it has less of a chance of having a paradoxical reaction (opposite effect) where it might increase the urge to commit suicide. Overall, that medication worked superb for me when i was going through a difficult time such as your friend is. But odds are- he will not commit suicide, and is looking for help. He would have done so already if he was going to.

Q: article on teen suicide, was there any warning signs that were ignored, does the report inadvertently encourag
Does the report inadvertently encourage clluster suicides?

A: if teens want to comit sucide due to depression they will do so and very few will take any notice the warnings about it.

Q: Is this a warning sign of suicide?
My sister has been complaining about this ‘crushing pressure’ that’s been ’suffocating’ her. Is this an early warning sign? And what other signs should I be looking for?

A: Possible Warning Signs:
* Talking About Dying — any mention of dying, disappearing, jumping, shooting oneself, or other types of self harm.

* Recent Loss — through death, divorce, separation, broken relationship, loss of job, money, status, self-confidence, self-esteem, loss of religious faith, loss of interest in friends, sex, hobbies, activities previously enjoyed

* Change in Personality — sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, indecisive, apathetic

* Change in Behavior — can’t concentrate on school, work, routine tasks

* Change in Sleep Patterns — insomnia, often with early waking or oversleeping, nightmares

* Change in Eating Habits — loss of appetite and weight, or overeating

* Diminished Sexual Interest — impotence, menstrual abnormalities (often missed periods)

* Fear of losing control — going crazy, harming self or others

* Low self esteem — feeling worthless, shame, overwhelming guilt, self-hatred, “everyone would be better off without me”

* No hope for the future — believing things will never get better; that nothing will ever change

Please take her to a professional.
If she is thinking about suicide, you need to get her help fast!
Kendra <3

Q: Can You ID the Warning Signs of Suicide? ?
This appears to be an informative link
MedicineNet.com > Suicide

http://www.medicinenet.com/suicide/article.htm

A: Risk factors for thoughts of suicide can vary with age, gender, and ethnic group. And risk factors often occur in combinations.

Over 90% of people who die by suicide have clinical depression or another diagnosable mental disorder. Many times, people who die by suicide have a substance abuse problem. Often they have that problem in combination with other mental disorders.

Adverse or traumatic life events in combination with other risk factors, such as clinical depression, may lead to suicide. But suicide and suicidal behavior are never normal responses to stress.

Other risk factors for suicide include:

* One or more prior suicide attempts
* Family history of mental disorder or substance abuse
* Family history of suicide
* Family violence
* Physical or sexual abuse
* Keeping firearms in the home
* Incarceration
* Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others

Are there warning signs of suicide?

Warning signs that someone may be thinking about or planning to commit suicide include:

* Always talking or thinking about death
* Clinical depression — deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating — that gets worse
* Having a “death wish,” tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death such as driving fast or running red lights
* Losing interest in things one used to care about
* Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
* Putting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, changing a will
* Saying things like “it would be better if I wasn’t here” or “I want out”
* Sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
* Talking about suicide or killing one’s self
* Visiting or calling people to say goodbye

Be especially concerned if a person is exhibiting any of these warning signs and has attempted suicide in the past. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, between 20% and 50% of people who commit suicide have had a previous attempt.

Q: Are LGBTIQ people at more risk for suicide and what are the warning signs?
While L7’s Drama plays loudly in my head… I had to ask.

Aside from the primary question,

I’m sure a few of us have known, know of or know someone that are waving the red flags of self harm and even possibly suicide.

But yet sometimes having more than one isn’t a sign of desire or intent to commit self harm.

… sometimes a casual comment is just a casual comment, sometimes a fantasy is just a fantasy, a question is just a question … with or without a history of previous attempts or claims, or even that of just being in one of the categories with an increased risk.

So how do you make the distinctions?

And what should a person do if they believe somebody may have the desire or intent to harm themselves?

Do they have a personal responsibility legally as much as ethically?

Or regardless of all it, should you respect their privacy and personal choice … when are there rights to suicide, do the reasons matter?

A: 2 girls 1 cup covered the statistics of it.

There are ‘red flags’ as you say, everybody’s different. What you don’t want to do is confuse a bad day with severe depression….
If you think someone is going to hurt themselves then what you need to do is approach that person and ask them out to a cup of coffee or something to talk. People who do consider suicide really need someone to talk to, someone who when asked ‘how are you’ know they are sincere.
No, you do not have a legal responsibility to report them, ethically well, it depends really. If you know the person and you care about them then you will just keep an eye on them, call them more often, go out every now and then. I am more upfront with these kinds of situations, i just approach the person and ask ‘what’s going on’.
Say you don’t know the person well, it’s a classmate and you’re concerned, then approach a counselor or a teacher you trust and confide in them.
You should not just walk away and do nothing.

Q: Is it a warning sign if someone tried to commit suicide when he was a teenager?
I’m with a guy and we started opening up to one another. One of the things he mentioned was that he tried to kill himself when he was a teenager because things were terrible at his him and he was depressed and had a lot of psychological issues. Warning sign or is it in the past and I should let it go?

A: It’s probably in the past. I would follow up on it and ask how long it’s been since he felt like that. How did he recover?

I would want to know if my boyfriend was bipolar, schizophrenic, or depressed and how it was being treated.

Q: Following a time of great loss and emotional turmoil is apathetic peace a warning sign of suicide?

A: Following a loss, I would say “apathetic peace” as you describe it is wuite normal for a while at least, and is not in and of itself a sign of suicide. we all go through grief after a great loss (death of a loved one, divorce, major life change etc) and it can take a while to get back to normal. If your loss is very recent, its likely that you are still feeling very bad. Perhaps it would help to talk to someone (friend, family, clergy, counseling, your doctor) If it was more than 6 months ago or a year or more and you still feel overwheliming grief you may want to strongly consider grief counseling. I’m not sure exactly what you mean by apathetic peace, but it sounds like you are feeling sad and lonely but sort of disconnected from the real world and what’s going on around you–probably a way to cope. It could even be a sign of or eventually lead to depression– which is very treatable with therapy and medications if you seek help…
However, your question asks specifically if this is related to suicide. This makes me wonder if you’ve been (or are concerned about someone else) having thoughts of suicide or considerigng hurting yourself. Thoughts and plans about suicide is much more alarming, and you should get help at once. It’s not the answer. Please please get help if you need it– there are people in this world who love and depend on you more than you realize.

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