Worldwide Suicide Information

[Thunderwolf, MSN, RN]

Suicide Warning Signs:

• Talk about suicide, death, and/or no reason to live.
  
• Be preoccupied with death and dying.
  
• Withdraw from friends and/or social activities.
  
• Have a recent severe loss (especially relationship) or threat of a significant loss.
  
• Experience drastic changes in behavior.
  
• Lose interest in hobbies, work, school, etc.
  
• Prepare for death by making out a will (unexpectedly) and final arrangements.
  
• Give away prized possessions.
  
• Have attempted suicide before.
  
• Take unnecessary risks; be reckless, and/or impulsive.
  
• Lose interest in their personal appearance.
  
• Increase their use of alcohol or drugs.
  
• Express a sense of hopelessness.
  
• Be faced with a situation of humiliation or failure.
  
• Have a history of violence or hostility.
  
• Have been unwilling to "connect" with potential helpers.

BE AWARE OF FEELINGS, THOUGHTS, AND BEHAVIORS

Nearly everyone at some time in his or her life thinks about suicide. Most everyone decides to live because they come to realize that the crisis is temporary, but death in not. On the other hand, people in the midst of a crisis often perceive their dilemma as inescapable and feel an utter loss of control.

Frequently, they:

• Can't stop the pain If you experience any of these feelings, get help!
  
• Can't think clearly
  
• Can't make decisions If you know someone who exhibits these feelings, offer help!
  
• Can't see any way out
  
• Can't sleep eat or work
  
• Can't get out of the depression
  
• Can't make the sadness go away
  
• Can't see the possibility of change
  
• Can't see themselves as worthwhile
  
• Can't get someone's attention
  
• Can't seem to get control

Why People Suicide

• To seek help.
  
• To escape from an intolerable situation.
  
• To get relief from a terrible state of mind.
  
• To try to influence some particular person.
  
• To show how much they loved someone.
  
• To make things easier for others.
  
• To make people feel sorry for them.
  
• To make people understand how desperate they were feeling.
  
• To find out whether they are really loved.
  
• Fear of loss of control.
  
• Desire to die.

For entire article, http://suicideandmentalhealthassociationinternational.org/about.html

[Thunderwolf, MSN, RN]

If you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts or suicidal, this is a medical emergency. Please seek your nearest health care provider or emergency department in your local area.