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    Recognising the signs of suicide

    Language
    • Feels like a burden on others ("It will be easier for you without me.")
    • Feels like trapped ("I won't change anything anyway.")
    • Can't see any reason to live ("My life is meaningless.")
    • Hints that he / she will not be alive soon ("If something happens to me.")
    • He / she is suffering unbearable pain ("I can't cope with it on my own.")
    Mood
    • Depression
    • Loss of interest
    • Desperation
    • Annoyance
    • Powerlessness
    • Anxiety
    Behaviour
    • Increased alcohol and / or medication use
    • Finding ways / means to commit suicide
    • Showing negligent behaviour
    • Retreating from normal activities
    • Insomnia / drowsiness
    • Giving away precious items
    • Aggressive behaviour
    • Visiting loved ones to say goodbye
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