Ten Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior

Suicide is one of the major problems occurring in the world today. When someone decides to commit suicide, they've decided that it's better to take their own life instead of continuing to live. Before someone gets to this point, there will be warning signs of suicidal behavior. Here are ten warning signs to look for if you think someone is going to commit suicide. If you see any of these signs, it's important to also talk to the person and find the right help before they carry through with a suicide attempt.  

1) Depression. Before someone decides to commit suicide, they'll usually be experiencing many different emotions, including sadness, hopelessness and anxiety. Depression usually includes a loss of interest in life and the things that are happening around them. Major depression, when discovered in time, can be treated through medication and therapy.

2) Talking about dying. Those who are considering suicide will often be thinking about different ways they can kill themselves. They'll move into discussing with others different ways in which they can die. They may also be thinking about ways in which someone else killed themselves.

3) Sleep patterns. Someone who's depressed and considering suicide may change their sleeping habits. This can range from them sleeping too much to not sleeping at all and being restless all of the time. Often times, they'll move from a regular schedule to being hyperactive. They then move into periods of sleeping for long periods of time.

4) Concentration. A loss in concentration at work or in school as well as in extra-curricular activities may also occur. If you notice someone is not putting as much effort into different areas of life as usual, it can be a sign that they are depressed.

5) Eating habits. Many times those who are considering suicide will have a loss of appetite. If you aren’t monitoring, be aware of sudden weight loss that may occur. At the same time, there may be some who will overeat as a result.

6) Low self-esteem. This is one of the major factors that plays a part in someone wanting to commit suicide. This will include a feeling worthlessness and guilty. Hatred may also become a part of this, and they may suddenly seem to not like anyone.

7) Lack of goals. Those who are contemplating suicide will have a disinterest in any idea of the future and goals they previously wanted to reach. They'll also seem to not care about the present actions that are happening around them in relation to the future.

8) Making arrangements. This may include several different actions. They may start arranging for someone to take care of their animals or possesions, which is one sign of someone thinking about committing suicide. They may also begin giving away their possessions that are important to them. Several will make out wills as well in order to make sure that everything is taken care of after they're gone.

9) Loss of control. This may include harming others, as well as directing harm towards them. This loss of control may also include outbursts of anger or sadness that happens without warning.

10) History. It's also important to look at the events surrounding one’s life in relation to them wanting to commit suicide. This may include the loss of someone they loved. It may also include a lost job, relationship, money, friends or religion. These losses and agitations are one thing to look for in relation to suicide. If they willingly stop attending things as well, it may be a sign that they're losing their interest in life.

By looking for the signs, you can prevent someone from considering suicide. As soon as you suspect they have suicidal tendencies, it's important to find them help. By doing this, you'll be giving them a chance to find their goals again and begin moving forward. The most common way to recognize suicidal tendencies is through a change in mood, that may have developed into depressive. If you recognize any of these, it's best to approach someone about what they're thinking and try to redirect them towards restoring their life.

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