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Suicide Warning Signs
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IDEATION
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Thoughts of suicide expressed, threatened, written |
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SUBSTANCE USE |
Increased or excessive alcohol or drug use. |
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PURPOSELESSNESS |
Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of meaning or purpose of life. |
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ANXIETY |
Feeling anxious, agitated, frequent nightmares, or unable to sleep (or sleeping all the time). |
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TRAPPED |
Feeling trapped, like there is no way out. |
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HOPELESSNESS |
Feeling hopeless about self, others, the future. |
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WITHDRAWAL |
Withdrawing from family, friends, usual activities, society. |
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ANGER |
Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge for perceived wrongs. |
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RECKLESSNESS |
Acting without regard for consequences, excessively risky behavior. |
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MOOD CHANGES |
Experiencing dramatic changes in mood. Unstable mood. |
Remember is PATH WARM?
From the American Association of Suicidology
Helping Agencies
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-Talk
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