What are the signs of Suicide?!


Question: What are the signs of Suicide?
I'm trying to find some understanding. My little brother passed away a year from today after committing suicide. And I could swear that he showed no signs, the day of his suicide he was laughing and messing around, I could see no pain in his eyes, and then that night he's gone. I just don't get it.

Answers:

Suicide Warning Signs:

* Appearing depressed or sad most of the time.
(Untreated depression is the number one cause for suicide.)

* Talking or writing about death or suicide.

* Withdrawing from family and friends.

* Feeling hopeless.

* Feeling helpless.

* Feeling strong anger or rage.

* Feeling trapped -- like there is no way out of a situation.

* Experiencing dramatic mood changes.

* Abusing drugs or alcohol.

* Exhibiting a change in personality.

* Acting impulsively.

* Losing interest in most activities.

* Experiencing a change in sleeping habits.

* Experiencing a change in eating habits.

* Losing interest in most activities.

* Performing poorly at work or in school.

* Giving away prized possessions.

* Writing a will.

* Feeling excessive guilt or shame.

* Acting recklessly.

It should be noted that some people who die by suicide do not show any suicide warning signs.

But about 75 percent of those who die by suicide do exhibit some suicide warning signs, so we need to be aware of what the suicide warning signs are and try to spot them in people. If we do see someone exhibiting suicide warning signs, we need to do everything that we can to help them.

If you or someone you know exhibits several of the suicide warning signs listed above, immediate action is required, so please read the information on the home page of this website and take action.

Always take suicide warning signs seriously.



Most people who commit suicide have had enough and don't really care to seek help or couldn't get the right help.

People who are depressed and show it are SEEKING for help...they don't mind help.

Those who really want to die HIDE their depression so that no one stops them from killing themselves...

Think about it if you really want to do something that other don't think you should do ...you're gonna hide any signs of your desire to do it...so that you're successful at it...sadly like your brother...

I am really sorry.



Im sorry for ur loss. Sometimes the signs are clear... but not always.
Many people act normal and stuff, but are having difficulty on a personal and emotional level. I have at least two friends who admitted to being suicidal. So i talk to them regularly over the internet and make sure they are ok, and so they have someone to talk to.
Generally people commit suicide if either:
They lose something that they cared about very much, and cant take it on an emotional level.
They aren't taking life very well on a personal level, like have few friends, or miserable.

Just having family or friends is what stops the general population from committing suicide, for some others it isn't enough. If they cant handle something that makes them miserable then they see this as the easy way out.
Death doesn't have to be a bad thing, we all fear it but... the worst is for the people that they leave behind who feel guilty.
It wasn't your fault, sometimes there are issues they have to deal with on their own or with friends, they dont usually go to family.
(When i was younger, i too was having suicidal thoughts, just couldnt find an unpainful way to end it)



some ppl are just very good at hiding their true emotions

i lost a very good friend to suicide
he had been depressed but then started to "show improvement" he made plans to visit me the next weekend and 3 days before he killed himself
some ppl show no signs of being depressed
im truly sorry for your loss
there is nothing ppl can do and no one is to blame

please take care



Your brother probaly wanted to hid it. Many people who have suicidal thoghts hid it. I'm really sorry about your loss. I bet he was a great kid.

Heart



ask a psychologist



I know you say that you're trying to find some understanding. Stop. My brother killed himself over 10 yrs ago. I still try to find some way to not feel guilty about what happened. He always said he was going to 'do it'. He said it for over 20 yrs. Off and on. He had problems with drugs and alcohol. So he did it, and usually, from what I understand from so many 'help' sources,like so many do - without any warning. Just stopped saying it and did it. He actually had started acting better and was even telling others that his family had been treating him like a brother. Then he woke my cancer striken Father to say to him, "Wake up old man, there's something I want you to see". Then he pulled the trigger. You couldn't help your brother then and you never will. You didn't do anything, you didn't fail to do anything, if someone wants to do this, they will find a way. I worry about your state of mind now. I worry about statistics that warn that someone else in the family is potentially in danger of doing the same thing because of feelings of guilt. Don't do anything stupid. You can't change anything in life but yourself, and you can't change anything at all in death. If you are thinking these types of thoughts, please, please get some help. Tell someone, anyone, how you feel if you are thinking that this is a way out of misery, it's not and it's truly an act of cowardice. I am not ashamed that my brother is dead, only that he did it in the manner that he did, and that he left my mother crushed and sad until the day she died of grief and that my dad had to witness it, and he too, died very soon after. Do not do this to yourself or your loved ones. They are who suffer in the end, as you are right now very aware. Please talk to someone about this. I still can't forget April 13, 2000, and I never will. I pray on that day every day, every year, for understanding and peace. I suggest you do the same, it makes it a bit easier, year by year. Pray for your brother's soul. God is listening.

My life.



1) killing yourself
2) saying " god , im going to kill myself
3) leaving notes sayingg "god im going to kill myself"

- maybe ur brother was just murdered. you should look into tht ! maybe he was just framed really well . but dont ruin your life over this . Your brother wouldnt want you ruining your life when he took his. he wanted an easy way out so dont beat your self up. he was wrong to kill himself if he did not you . There are no short cuts in life. stick it out !




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