Suicide Warning Signs & Prevention

On October 17, 2015, I am participating in a walk for Out of the Darkness Community Walks through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  Review some suicide warning signs from AFSP's website below and consider making a donation to AFSP on my donation page.

Suicide Warning Signs

Talk

• Killing themselves.

• Having no reason to live.

• Being a burden to others.

• Feeling trapped.

• Unbearable pain.

Behavior

• Increased use of alcohol or drugs.

• Looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online for materials or means.

• Acting recklessly.

• Withdrawing from activities.

• Isolating from family and friends.

• Sleeping too much or too little.

• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye.

• Giving away prized possessions.

• Aggression.

Mood

• Depression.

• Loss of interest.

• Rage.

• Irritability.

• Humiliation.

• Anxiety.

People who kill themselves exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do. The more warning signs, the greater the risk.

If a person talks about:

A person’s suicide risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased, especially if it’s related to a painful event, loss, or change.

People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods.