Individual Psychotherapy
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, which means it's time to have a #realconvo about the warning signs of suicide.
Suicide is preventable, but the warning signs are not always obvious. This month offers us all the opportunity to better educate ourselves on how to recognize suicidal ideation.
Someone who is thinking about suicide might:
⚠️ Talk about wanting to die or having no reason to live. This can also include vague statements like "I just want it all to end."
⚠️ Feeling hopeless, desperate, trapped, or like a burden. Someone might say things like "They will be better off without me" or "Nothing is ever going to change."
⚠️ Withdraw from others. People contemplating suicide often isolate themselves or lose interest in activities they once enjoyed.
⚠️ Give away their prized possessions or get their affairs in order. This can include revising a will at the last minute or giving you something they love because they "won't need it anymore."
Don't assume that someone who is thinking about suicide won't do it. If you notice these signs, act now. Start the conversation.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text "HOME" to 741-741.
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