Title: How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide
Headings: How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide
How to Recognize the Warning Signs of Suicide
Part 1
of 6:
Recognizing Mental and Emotional Warning Signs
Part 2
of 6:
Recognizing Behavioral Warning Signs
Part 3
of 6:
Recognizing the Risk Factors for Suicide
Part 4
of 6:
Talking to a Suicidal Person
Part 5
of 6:
Taking Action to Prevent Another Person's Suicide
Part 6
of 6:
Dealing With Your Own Suicidal Feelings
Expert Q&A
Tips
Warnings
References
About This Article
Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS
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Recognize suicidal emotions. Similarly, suicidal individuals frequently experience troubled emotional states that can lead them to drastic actions. For example, they might: Suffer from extreme mood swings, such as becoming suddenly depressed or angry. Experience extreme anger, rage, or vengeful feelings. Suffer from high levels of anxiety. They are also frequently irritable. [ 4]
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Experience strong feelings of guilt or shame, or the sense that they are a burden to others. Feel a sense of loneliness or isolation, even when among other people, and may also exhibit signs of shame or humiliation. [