Warning Signs
1
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
2
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
3
Talking about being a burden to others
4
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
5
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
6
Sleeping too much or too little
7
Withdrawing or feeling isolated
8
Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
9
Looking for a way to kill oneself
These signs may mean that someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if behavior is new or has increased, and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. The more warning signs present the greater the risk.
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