THUNAIThis article will guide you on the warning signs, what questions to ask and how to get help. Taking action in this case is always better than doing nothing.
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Step 1: Asking direct questions
First, ask direct questions to find out whether the person is in danger of acting on suicidal feelings. Asking these will not push or encourage the person to go through with suicide. Rather it offers an opportunity to talk about feelings, and may reduce the risk of acting on suicidal feelings.
1. How are you coping with what's been happening in your life?
2. Do you ever feel like just giving up?
3. Are you thinking about dying?
4. Are you thinking about hurting yourself?
5. Are you thinking about suicide?
6.Have you ever thought about suicide before, or tried to harm yourself before?
7.Have you thought about how or when you'd do it?
8. Do you have access to weapons or things that can be used as weapons to harm yourself?
Look for warning signs:
You can't always tell when a loved one or friend is considering suicide. But here are some common signs:
Talking about suicide — for example, making statements such as "I'm going to kill myself," "I wish I were dead" or "I wish I hadn't been born"
Getting the means to take your own life, such as buying a gun or stockpiling pills.
Withdrawing from social contact and wanting to be left alone.
Having mood swings, such as being emotionally high one day and deeply discouraged the next.
Being preoccupied with death, dying or violence.
Feeling trapped or hopeless about a situation.
Increasing use of alcohol or drugs.
Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns.
Doing risky or self-destructive things, such as using drugs or driving recklessly.
Giving away belongings or getting affairs in order when there is no other logical explanation for doing this.
Saying goodbye to people as if they won't be seen again.
Developing personality changes or being severely anxious or agitated, particularly when experiencing some of the warning signs listed above.
For immediate help:
Don't try to handle the situation alone. If someone has attempted suicide:
Don't leave the person alone.
Call your local emergency number right away. Or, only if you think you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room yourself.
Try to find out if he or she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or may have taken an overdose.
Tell a family member or friend right away what's going on.
Offer support:
Remember that while you are not solely responsible for preventing your friend from taking their life, you can be the bridge between them and what they need to heal. For example, you can help them find the information they need to access resources (such as phone numbers, insurance information), or offer your support and company when going to an appointment. Remember that their emotions are real, so be respectful of their feelings. AVOID statements like "Things could be worse" or "You have everything to live for."
Instead, ask questions such as,
"What's causing you to feel so bad?"
"What would make you feel better?" or
"How can I help?".
Moreover do not make any promises to keep their feelings a secret, especially since a person’s life might be in danger. Reassure them that things will get better!
Please contact SNEHA https://snehaindia.org/new/
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In case of a crisis.
Please refer to Samaritans Singapore and Mayo Clinic for more information