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Suicide Warning Signs may mean someone is a suicide risk. A suicide risk grows bigger if
a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or
change.
If you or someone you know exhibits any Suicide Warning Signs, seek help as soon as
possible.
Call a friend, your healthcare provider or Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Press
1 for Veterans. Lifeline Professional experts are available 24 hours every day.
Suicide Warning Signs:
* Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
* Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
* Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
* Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
* Talking about being a burden to others.
* Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
* Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
* Sleeping too little or too much.
* Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
* Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
* Displaying extreme mood swings.
To be continued