Warning Signs

Situational
-Recent loss of a loved one - death, separation, divorce
-Anniversary of a death of a loved one - especially suicide
-Survivor of Suicide
-Loss of a job, prestige or money
-Illness
-Exhaustion of resources - real or imagined

Behavioral Clues
-Talking or writing about suicide
-Giving away personal possessions
-Change in actions - eating or sleeping habits, sex drive
-Preparing for death - funeral arrangements, insurance, wills
-Frequent crying
-Buying weapons, pills

Emotional Clues
-Sense of failure
-Continual or constant sadness
-Feelings of helplessness/hopelessness
-Feelings of guilt
-Withdrawing or isolation
-Feeling like a burden to others
-A sudden lifting of depression

Verbal Clues
-I cant go on......
-I have nothing to live for
-No one cares
-Theres nothing left to do
-Whats the use
-They wont have me to kick around anymore
-Im at the end of my rope
-They are better off without me