What
if that suicidal "someone" is you?
Almost
everyone toys with the thought of suicide at some time in his
or her life. For most of us, the thought is born in a moment of pain, despair
or rage that soon passes. But
the threat of descent into what was previously described as “suicidal
trance” makes it imperative to recognize the signs of serious
suicidal ideation in yourself as well as others.
They include:
- Inability
to stop the pain
- Inability
to think clearly
- Inability
to make decisions
- Seeing
no way out
- Inability
to sleep or eat
- Endless
depression or sadness
- Sense
of worthlessness
- Belief
that nothing will change
- Feelings
of isolation and inability to gain the attention of others
- Feeling
that life is out of your control.
If
you are experiencing several of the feelings in this list, SEEK
HELP! If you recognize
these feelings in someone else, OFFER HELP! Possible sources include:
- Community
mental health agencies
- School
counselors or psychologists
- Suicide/crisis
intervention centers
- A
psychologist or psychiatrist
- Family
physician
- Clergy
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