This topic will be a little touching but is something that's not talked about all the time. I myself struggled with suicide and still do but not as much as a did before. The following will be discussed: Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors.
*TRIGGER WARNING*
Warning signs
This is something that should be taken seriously and not as a joke. If someone's behavior is acting different check in and see if they are okay. It's more likely that someone thinks that suicide is the last and only option. The following signs are:
Making direct/indirect statements. (E.X " I wish I were dead", "I can't do this anymore")
Diary entries that involve song lyrics, and poems that involve death.
Suicide threats.
Obsession with death
Distancing yourself from family and friends.
Having a negative mindset.
Feeling guilt, shame, or rejection
Losing interest in school and falling behind in school work.
Giving away your personal belongings
Changing your hygiene
Symptoms
Alcohol and drug abuse
Stomachaches, headaches, and feeling tired.
Indifference and boredom.
Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running away.
Accepting gifts
Impulsive behavior
Risk Factors
Depression and other mental health disorders.
Abusing alcohol and other drugs.
Suicide attempt
Illness chronic pain
Legal problems
Childhood trauma
Violence victimization and/or perpetration
Hopelessness
Alcohol and other drugs are a form of depressants. They can intensify feelings of depression, lower inhibitions, and make self-destructive behavior more likely. People who are at risk for suicide usually have more than one risk factor. Risk factors for suicide include a stressful situation or event, as well as a family history of mental disorders.
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