Losing a friend or family member to suicide can be devastating. You feel helpless and wonder why you did not see any signs to alert you. Below are some warning signs that you may not have thought were associated with individuals ha.
Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself,
Talking about feeling, empty and have no reason to live.
Talking about feeling trapped, and not having a solution
Feeling unbearable emotional or physical pain.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Giving away important possessions.
Saying good-bye to family and friends.
Putting affairs in order, making a will, or arranging finance.
Taking risk, driving to fast or using drugs or alcohol more frequently.
Display of extreme mood swings.
Making plans to acquire lethal weapons, stockpiling pills or purchasing a gun.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, ask for help,
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741
Warning Signs of Suicide. (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/warning-signs-of-suicide
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