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Warning Signs of Suicide

• Talking about suicide.

• Statements about hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness.

• Preoccupation with death.

• Suddenly happier, calmer.

• Loss of interest in things one cares about.

• Visiting or calling people one cares about.

• Making arrangements; setting one's affairs in order.

• Giving things away.

A suicidal person urgently needs to see a doctor or psychiatrist.

 

Symptoms of Major Depression

Not all people with depression will show all symptoms or have them to the same degree. If a person has four or more symptoms, for more than two weeks, consult a medical doctor or psychiatrist.  Remember that only a medical doctor can diagnose depression.

In Adults

• Persistent sad or "empty" mood.

• Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, pessimistic and/or guilty.

• Substance abuse.

• Fatigue or loss of interest in ordinary activities, including sex.

• Disturbances in eating and sleeping patterns.

• Irritability, increased crying, anxiety or panic attacks.

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions.

• Thoughts of suicide; suicide plans or attempts.

• Persistent physical symptoms or pains that do not respond to treatment.

Find out about the symptoms for infants, children, adolescents, and the elderly
and symptoms of mania.

Thanks to SAVE for use of these warning signs and symptoms.

Last Updated: Saturday May 03, 2008

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Disclaimer: HOPES is not a crisis or counseling service. If you are suicidal, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders should be performed by health care professionals. The information on this site is for educational purposes only.