According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, these are the warning signs of suicide:
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Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself.
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Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, pills or other means.
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Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person.
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Feeling hopeless.
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Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge.
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Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities seemingly without thinking.
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Feeling trapped, like there is no way out.
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Increasing alcohol or drug use.
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Withdrawing from friends, family and society.
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Feeling anxious, agitated or unable to sleep, or sleeping all the time.
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Experiencing dramatic mood changes.
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Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life.
