Suicidal Warning Signs
There’s no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs when stressors converge to create an experience of hopelessness and despair. Undiagnosed or untreated depression is the most common condition associated with suicide. When you're concerned that someone might be experiencing thoughts of suicide, the most important sign to look for is a change in their behavior. Most people die by suicide exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do.
Talk
If a person talks about:
Killing themselves
Feeling hopeless
Having no reason to live
Being a burden to others
Feeling trapped
Unbearable pain
Mood
People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods:
Depression
Anxiety
Loss of interest
Irritability
Humiliation/Shame
Agitation/Anger
Relief/Sudden Improvement
Behavior
Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to a painful event, loss or change:
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Looking for a way to end their lives, such as searching online for methods
Withdrawing from activities
Isolating from family and friends
Sleeping too much or too little
Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
Giving away prized possessions
Aggression
Fatigue