September is Suicide Prevention Month
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (167015)
Boise, Idaho
September 20, 2015 2:13pm CST
No one is ammune from this silent killer. It comes in all different situations and can bring a family to its knees. If you know of someone who is feeling down or has some health issue and who might be worse than usual right now give them a call or show them a visit. A short visit can mean the difference between a upped mood and a sad out come. If you are sure that a possible suicide could be iminate making a call to the hotline can be very important. Have them call or you call for them. The Suicide Prevention Hotline# is 1-800-273-8255 which is available 24/7.
There are some symptoms you might want to be aware of also:
1. Threats of suicide in the past.
2. Recent attempt.
3. If someone has been depressed for a long time and seems to have gotten worse recently.
4. Changes in their personality.
5. Increased use of alcohol or drugs.
6. Behavioral disturbances such as stealing, aggression, impulsiveness, isolation.
7. Psychiatric illness. Hearing voices, etc.
8. Preparation to die. Giving prized possessions away.
9. Sudden lift in spirits. It may be because they have made a decision to take their own life.
10. Saying things that are not characteristic.
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5 responses
@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Sep 15
You are lucky. I have severe depression and this time of year is the worst for me. You might pass this info on to other sites you frequent.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
20 Sep 15
@celticeagle how do I do that? I am only at Bubblews and FB - can we share on FB?
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
20 Sep 15
@celticeagle Yeah I was able to share it on my FB
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@SimplySara (148)
• Temple, Texas
26 Oct 15
I also read somewhere that someone who is suddenty giving away their stuff is another sign....
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
21 Sep 15
If someone has even just one person to listen it can help.
