HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WHO IS SUICIDAL
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HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WHO IS SUICIDAL
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epression can feel unbearable to the point where someone thinks life isn’t worth living anymore. In such situations, it can be distressing if you’re worried that someone might try to take their life, or even that they’re thinking about it. It’s normal to feel like you have no answers, but there are ways to help such people.
When you start getting concerned, bring up the issue with the individual. Ask them if they’re thinking about it.
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irst, you don’t want to wait until it’s too late. When you start getting concerned, bring up the issue with the individual. Ask them if they’re thinking about it. Don’t worry, this won’t increase the risks of them acting on their feelings, but it does ensure that you can start finding the support they need to stay safe. Offering to help has to come from a place of knowledge, so it helps to know the warning signs of someone who may be at risk. People with suicidal feelings talk about wanting to kill themselves, with some going ahead to search for options on how to do it. They may talk about feeling hopeless, trapped, or being a burden to their families. Extreme behaviour (mood swings, aggression, rage) are also signs to look out for, as is increased usage of drugs or alcohol.
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