Suicide Warning Signs

*Thinking about hurting or killing yourself

*Looking for ways to kill yourself

*Talking about death, dying, or suicide

*Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, purchase of a weapon, etc.

*Giving away favorite possessions/inappropriate goodbyes

*Ambiguous or indirect verbal behavior:  "I want to go to sleep and never wake up," "You won't have to worry about me anymore."

*Deteriorating physical appearance

*A marked or noticeable change in an individual's behavior

*Previous suicide attempts or completed suicide of someone close to the individual

*Sudden happiness after a long depression

*Hopelessness, feeling like there is no way out

*Depression, anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, mood swings

*Feeling like there is no reason to live

*Rage or anger

*Engaging in risky activities without thinking

*Increasing alcohol or drug abuse

*Withdrawing from family and friends

If you or someone you know is displaying any of these signs, please talk to someone you trust and seek help without delay.  Do not worry about "betraying" someone who has confided to you that they are feeling this way, even if they've asked you not to tell anyone.  Getting help is the most important thing!