Signs of distress and suicide
Signs of distress and suicide
These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide . Risk is greater if the behaviors listed below are new , escalate and / or relate to a painful event , loss or life change . Call or text the Lifeline 24 / 7 at 988 .
• Talks about wanting to die or to kill oneself
• Looks for ways to kill oneself , such as searching methods online or buying a gun
• Unable to get rid of troubling thoughts or memories
• Feels hopeless , numb
• Claims to have no reason to live
• Feels trapped and / or is in unbearable emotional pain
• Talks about being a burden to others
• Withdraws from people or things
• Feels isolated or fights with family and friends
• Increases alcohol and / or drug use
• Acts anxious or agitated ; behaves recklessly
• Shows rage or talks about seeking revenge
• Sleeps or eats too little or too much
• Displays extreme mood swings
• Feels unusually confused , forgetful , on edge , angry , upset , worried or scared
• Has trouble performing daily tasks
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