Signs of Suicide: The heart trembles on hearing the name of suicide. It is a decision that a person takes when he feels that there is nothing left. Often we are shocked when a happy person suddenly takes such a step. A college student or a person active on social media, despite everything seeming fine, suddenly the news of his death comes. But, does it happen suddenly? Maybe not. The signs of suicide appear gradually. There is a need to recognize them. Let us know the signs of suicide from Dr. Kamna Chhibber Clinical Psychologist, Head Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Science, Fortis Health Care.
Signs Before Suicide
1. Change in behavior
The first and biggest sign is a change in the person's behavior. Someone who was very sociable earlier, suddenly starts staying alone. Stops talking. Loses interest in things. Daily tasks like bathing, eating or even getting up start to seem difficult.
2. Negativity in conversation
Such people often say things like "I don't feel like living anymore", "Everything seems pointless" or "I wish I had never been born". These things should not be taken lightly. These are signs that something very serious is going on inside the mind.
3 . Sleep and appetite disturbances
Sleeping too much or not being able to sleep at all. Losing the desire to eat completely or eating too much. These changes can also be a sign of mental stress.
4. Suddenly becoming very quiet
If a person was sad for a long time and suddenly starts looking very calm or happy, then this can also be a matter of concern. Many times it happens that when a person decides to commit suicide, he feels a kind of peace, because now he feels that he is going to get relief from his pain.
5.Self-harm
Many people hurt themselves before committing suicide. This is a way in which they try to come out of their pain. If someone is repeatedly harming themselves, it may be a sign that they are very broken from within.
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6. Emotional posts on social media
Many times people post sad posts on social media, as if they are saying goodbye or remembering past moments. These posts can also indicate that they are going to take some big decision deep inside.
7.Giving up responsibilities
When someone loses interest in his work, starts abandoning things, distances himself from friends, it is a sign of emptiness inside him.
What to do?
If you are seeing such signs in someone, then first of all talk to him. Do not let him feel alone. Listen to him, without interrupting. Do not say that "you should not think like this", but say- 'I understand that you are in a lot of pain.' If needed, seek help from a mental health professional. Suicide can be prevented if the right steps are taken at the right time.
