Suicide Prevention

"You're only given one spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."  
                                                                      -Robin Williams

Tomorrow is another day, my friends. We all get overwhelmed at times. Life is hard. Frustrating. Sometimes even tragic. But it goes on. 

I personally know the struggles that depression can cause. The anxiety, the feelings of absolute hopelessness and the deep, dark despair thinking it will never get better. But it always does. No matter how bad it is right now, suicide is NEVER the answer.  Getting help is the answer.

Suicide is a final solution to a very painful, yet temporary problem.

If you suffer from depression, you are not alone. Depression is a very real, but there is hope.

If you are considering suicide or know someone who is, please call a prevention hotline. They can help, and they are free. 

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Symptoms and Danger Signs:

These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too little or too much.
• Withdrawn or feeling isolated.
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
• Displaying extreme mood swings.

Additional Warning Signs of Suicide

• Preoccupation with death.
• Suddenly happier, calmer.
• Loss of interest in things one cares about.
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye.
• Making arrangements; setting one's affairs in order.
• Giving things away, such as prized possessions.

A suicidal person urgently needs to see a doctor or mental health professional.

More information is available:
NLM.NIH.gov or 
Suicide.org
Save.org
SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
                                                                                             
Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

                         Remember, you are NOT alone.

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