Warning
Signs
Warning Signs
Research shows that in 48% of the cases resulting in a
suicide attempt, suicide was a spur of the moment decision.
In the remaining cases, the days and hours before people
kill themselves, there are usually clues and warning
signs.
The strongest and most disturbing
signs are verbal – ‘I can’t go on,’
‘Nothing matters any more’ or even ‘I’m
thinking of ending it all.’ Such remarks should always
be taken seriously. Of course, in most cases these
situations do not lead to suicide. But, generally, the more
signs a person displays, the higher the risk of
suicide.
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Suicidality
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Situations
- Suffering a major loss or
life change
- Family history of suicide
or violence
- Sexual or physical
abuse
- Death of a close friend
or family member
- Divorce or separation,
ending a relationship
- Failing academic
performance, impending exams, exam
results
- Job loss, problems at
work
- Impending legal
action
- Recent imprisonment or
upcoming release
Behaviors
- Showing a marked change
in behavior, attitudes or appearance
- Crying
- Fighting
- Behaving
recklessly
- Breaking the
law
- Impulsiveness
- Abusing drugs or
alcohol
- Self-mutilation
- Writing about death and
suicide
- Previous suicidal
behavior
- Extremes of
behavior
- Changes in
behavior
- Getting affairs in order
and giving away valued possessions
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Physical
Changes
- Lack of
energy
- Disturbed sleep patterns
– sleeping too much or too
little
- Loss of
appetite
- Becoming depressed or
withdrawn
- Sudden weight gain or
loss
- Increase in minor
illnesses
- Change of sexual
interest
- Sudden change in
appearance
- Lack of interest in
appearance
Thoughts and
Emotions
- Thoughts of
suicide
- Loneliness – lack of
support from family and friends
- Rejection, feeling
marginalized
- Deep sadness or
guilt
- Unable to see beyond a
narrow focus
- Daydreaming
- Anxiety and
stress
- Helplessness
- Loss of
self-worth
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