Clear Creek County Advocates
Warning signs that someone may attempt suicide
You can’t see what a person is feeling on the inside, so it isn’t always easy to identify when someone is having suicidal thoughts. However, some outward warning signs that a person may be contemplating suicide include:
*talking about feeling hopeless, trapped, or alone
*saying they have no reason to go on living
*making a will or giving away personal possessions
*searching for a means of doing personal harm, such as buying a gun
*sleeping too much or too little
*eating too little or eating too much, resulting in significant weight gain or loss
*engaging in reckless behaviors, including excessive alcohol or drug consumption
*avoiding social interactions with others
*expressing rage or intentions to seek revenge
*showing signs of extreme anxiousness or agitation
*having dramatic mood swings
*talking about suicide as a way out
It can feel scary, but taking action and getting someone the help they need may help prevent a suicide attempt or death.
Warning signs that someone may attempt suicide
You can’t see what a person is feeling on the inside, so it isn’t always easy to identify when someone is having suicidal thoughts. However, some outward warning signs that a person may be contemplating suicide include:
*talking about feeling hopeless, trapped, or alone
*saying they have no reason to go on living
*making a will or giving away personal possessions
*searching for a means of doing personal harm, such as buying a gun
*sleeping too much or too little
*eating too little or eating too much, resulting in significant weight gain or loss
*engaging in reckless behaviors, including excessive alcohol or drug consumption
*avoiding social interactions with others
*expressing rage or intentions to seek revenge
*showing signs of extreme anxiousness or agitation
*having dramatic mood swings
*talking about suicide as a way out
It can feel scary, but taking action and getting someone the help they need may help prevent a suicide attempt or death.