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The number of suicides in the world is enormous. In the United States alone, suicide is the leading cause of death with 37,500 reported cases in 2010. One person commits suicide every 13 minutes in the United States. However, this situation can be completely prevented. People who are contemplating suicide will often exhibit pre-existing risk, and you can follow these guidelines to spot signs of suicide and find ways to stop them. If you or someone you know is attempting to commit suicide, or attempting suicide, you need to get the person to the hospital immediately.

• If you are in Vietnam, you can call the 113 hotline to prevent suicide.
• If you are in the United States, you can call 911 in an emergency or call the suicide hotline at 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).
• If you are in the UK, you can call 999 in an emergency or the suicide hotline 08457 90 90 90.

Steps

Part 1 of 6: Recognizing Mental and Emotional Signs

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   Be aware of the suicidal type of thinking. People with suicidal thoughts often exhibit some characteristic thoughts. If someone reports that they are having one or more of the following issues, be extremely careful. Eg:
   • Obsessive thoughts often come to mind.
   • There's no hope left, and the only way to deal with that pain is to end your life.
   • Feeling that life is meaningless, or unable to control it.
   • The brain is often confused, or unable to focus.

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   Be aware of your suicidal emotional state. People with suicidal thoughts often go through emotional episodes that force them to act aggressively. Eg:
   • The mood suddenly changed.
   • Often frustrated, extremely angry, or intent on revenge.
   • Frequent extreme stress and anxiety. Besides, they are easily irritable.
   • Feel guilty or ashamed, or feel yourself becoming a burden to others.
   • Often feeling lonely or isolated, even when around many people, with feelings of shame or humiliation.

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   Recognize signs of suicidal thoughts through words. People who are experiencing suffering often make unusual statements and intend to end their lives. For example, if a person talks a lot about death, then this is a clear sign because ordinary people never do so. If a person speaks the following statements, you need to be very cautious.
   • "This is not good at all," "This life is not worth living," or "It doesn't matter anymore."
   • "They won't be able to hurt me anymore."
   • "They will remember me when I'm gone," or "You'll mourn when I'm gone."
   • "I can't take this pain anymore," or "I can't handle everything. Life is too hard for me. ”
   • "I felt so lonely that I just wanted to die."
   • "My friend / family / friends / girlfriend or boyfriend would have been better off without me."
   • "Next time I will take a lot of medicine to solve the problem."
   • "Don't worry, I won't be here when faced with it."
   • "I won't bother you anymore."
   • “No one understands me. No one knows how I feel. "
   • "I feel there's no way out," or "I can't do anything about it anymore."
   • "I'd rather die," or "I wish I'd never been born in this world."

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   Don't be fooled by sudden improvements. Remember that a person who is about to commit suicide does not necessarily show extreme emotional distress, but instead tends to show a more positive, loving attitude instead.
   • The sudden improvement in mood can be a warning sign that a person has decided to end his life and is probably planning it.
   • So if a person shows signs of depression or has suicidal thoughts and suddenly becomes happier, you must take precautions as soon as possible.
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Part 2 of 6: Recognizing behavioral cues

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   Look for signs that "fix all problems."People with suicidal thoughts often try to solve every problem before taking action. This is a serious warning sign because a person trying to solve a problem is usually planning a suicide. want to commit suicide can do the following things:
   • Give away valuable property.
   • Financial arrangements, such as surprise writing wills.
   • Say goodbye to loved ones. A person who is planning a suicide will often suddenly give an emotional goodbye at various times.

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   Watch out for risky and reckless behavior. Since suicidal people cannot find a reason to continue their lives, they often engage in life-threatening behaviors, such as reckless driving. Here are some warning signs to look out for:
   • Drug (legal or illegal) use and alcohol overdose.
   • Drive carelessly, such as driving too fast or operating a vehicle while drunk.
   • Having unprotected sex, usually with multiple sex partners.

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   Observe how to commit suicide. You should be aware when someone recently bought a gun, or has legal or illegal possession of medication.
   • If a person is suddenly stocking up on drugs or buying a weapon, you need to act quickly. Once the plan was completed, they could commit suicide at any time.

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   Note the lack of social communication. People with suicidal thoughts often avoid friends, family, or co-workers in order to quietly withdraw from social contact.
   • Take action instead of just sitting there and listening to someone saying, "I just want to be alone."

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   Notice extreme changes in your daily routine. If a person suddenly stops playing basketball every week or playing his favorite game every night, this could be a warning sign.
   • Stopping participation in everyday recreational activities can be a warning sign the person is feeling unhappy, depressed, or may be suicidal.

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   Note abnormally impaired behavior. People with suicidal thoughts and depression often look lifeless in their mental and physical activities. In particular, you should watch out for the following behaviors:
   • It is difficult to make unusually simple decisions.
   • No interest in sex.
   • Lack of energy, behavior such as lying in bed all day.

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   Watch for warning signs in teenagers. If the subject is a minor, watch for common warning signs and irritants in this group. Eg:
   • Having a family or legal problem.
   • Living conditions like just breaking up with a lover, not getting into college, or losing a close friend.
   • Don't have friends, run into problems in social situations, or stay away from close friends.
   • Personal problems, such as lack of food or eating, little hygiene, or disregard for appearance (for example a minor suddenly stops improving her appearance).
   • Sketch the scene of death.
   • Sudden changes in common behavior, such as falling scores, personality changes, or rebellious behavior are also warning signs.
   • Eating disorders such as anorexia or binge eating can also lead to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. Teenagers who are bullied or bullied others are also at high risk of suicide.
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Part 3 of 6: Identifying risk factors for suicide

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   Consider birth history and current circumstances. Recent or long-term personal experiences may also cause them to develop suicidal thoughts.
   • A person can provoke suicide and are at high risk when a loved one dies, loses a job, serious illness (especially chronic pain), abuse, and life is stressful.
   • Take special note when a person has suicidal thoughts. These people will usually try it again. In fact, one in five people who die from suicide are often pre-determined.
   • Sexual or physical abuse in the past can also put a person at a higher risk of suicide.

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   Note one's mental health. Certain mental health problems, such as bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia, or a history of these conditions also contribute to a high risk. In fact, 90% of suicides are often related to depression or some other mental illness, and 66% of people with suicidal thoughts also suffer from mental disorders.
   • Anxiety disorder (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) and lack of impulsive personality control (such as bipolar disorder, behavioral disorder, substance disorder) are also factors. lead to suicidal intentions.
   • Psychiatric symptoms that increase the risk of suicide include extreme stress, panic, hopelessness, loss of hope, feeling overwhelmed, loss of interest and joy, and delusional thoughts.
   • Although there is still no exact link between suicide and depression, most people who die from suicide experience severe depression.
   • People with multiple mental illnesses are more likely to commit suicide at the same time. Having two mental illnesses doubled the risk of suicide, and three illnesses at the same time tripled when compared to patients with only one mental disorder.

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   Investigate family suicide history. Scientists have yet to conclude whether the main cause is environmental, genetic, or both, but suicide often occurs in a family.
   • Some studies suggest that the cause of suicide is related to inherited genes, so if a person is adopted by a family, this could be a risk factor. Influence from the home environment can also be a factor.

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   Review of suicidal statistics. Anyone can have a statistical suicidal attempt, but some groups of people have a higher suicide rate than others. If you know a person is at risk, you should keep the following in mind:
   • Men are often at risk of suicide. For all ages and races, the suicide rate among men is four times higher than that of women. In fact, 79% of suicides usually happen in men.
   • Regardless of the normal gender, the LGBT community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) is four times more likely to commit suicide.
   • Older adults are more likely to commit suicide than younger groups. People between the ages of 45 and 59 have the highest suicide rate, and people over the age of 74 have the second highest risk.
   • Native Americans and Caucasians are also reported to have a higher suicide risk than other races.
   • These stats do not mean that you do not need to take note of those who are not in the above mentioned groups. If the person you care about is showing signs of suicidal thoughts, whether male or female, at what age, you should be very careful. However, if the person is in one of the groups above, they are at higher risk.
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Part 4 of 6: Talking to someone who has suicidal thoughts

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   Use the right tone of voice. If someone you know is showing signs of suicide, it is important to talk to them about your findings with a kind and nonjudgmental attitude.
   • Listenable. Make regular eye contact, pay great attention, and respond in a gentle tone of voice.

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   Mention the problem directly. You can start by saying something like this: “I feel like you are very down, and I am really worried. Are you trying to kill yourself? ”
   • If this person says yes, you need to ask the next question: "Do you have a suicide plan?"
   • If the answer is yes, call 113 immediately! This person needs urgent help. Always stay by their side until support arrives.

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   Don't make the situation worse. There are things that you think are helpful, but when they say it, it makes the person trying to commit suicide more guilty or ashamed. For example, you should avoid saying the following typical sentences:
   • “Tomorrow is a new day. Everything will get better. ”
   • “Things could get worse. You should feel lucky with what you have. ”
   • "You have so many things that others want / You have the best for yourself."
   • "Do not worried. Everything / You will be fine. ”

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   Avoid underestimating. There are a few words that say you don't take a person's feelings seriously. Don't say something like the following:
   • "Things weren't that bad."
   • "You won't dare to hurt yourself."
   • "I used to be in this situation, and then I got through it."

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   Don't keep it a secret. If a person confides in you that they are attempting suicide, you should not agree to keep it private.
   • This person needs help as soon as possible. Keeping it a secret only delays necessary support.
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Part 5 of 6: Suicide Prevention Actions

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   Call 113. If you believe a person is at high risk of suicide, you should call 113 immediately.

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   Call suicide hotline. This hotline is not only for people who want to commit suicide, but also for those who want to stop someone else's suicide plan.
   • As long as you know what to do, the suicide hotline can help. They will teach you how to handle the situation and take more drastic action. In addition, they will also contact doctors and counselors nationwide.
   • In the United States, you can contact 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255).
   • In the UK, you can call 08457 90 90 90.

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   See a support professional with someone attempting suicide. You need to get them to see a psychiatrist as soon as possible. The number of suicide hotlines above should help you find a psychologist or psychiatrist, or you can find an expert in the field on the Internet.
   • You can stop suicide and save a life by always mentoring the person and getting them to see a doctor.
   • Don't waste time. Sometimes it can take days or hours to stop a suicide act, so you need to support the person who is attempting suicide as soon as possible.

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   Notifications for family members. You should contact the parent, guardian, or other relative of someone who is planning suicide.
   • This will reduce the pressure on you, as they may share in this person's responsibility to prevent suicide.
   • Asking for help from them also helps someone with suicidal thoughts realize that someone cares for them.

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   Remove tools used to commit suicide. If possible, clean up dangerous furniture from the home of the person attempting suicide. These include firearms, drugs, or any other weapon and poison.
   • Thoroughly remove tools used to commit suicide. People can endorse their lives with things you never thought of.
   • Things like rat poison, cleaning products, and even chopsticks can be fatal.
   • About 25% of all suicides happen by hanging. So you need to clean things like belts, belts, ropes, and linens.
   • Let this person know that you will keep these items until they feel better.

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   Continued support. Even if the dangerous situation is over, you should remain with this person. People who are depressed or isolated often don't ask for help, so it's important to be with them constantly. Call, ask, and follow them regularly to see how it's going. Here are a few ways you can help the person:
   • Make sure they get treatment. Offer to take them to the doctor to make sure he / she is following the treatment.
   • Make sure they take all the prescribed medications.
   • Do not allow people who intend to commit suicide to drink alcohol or use drugs.
   • Help work out a safety plan in case the person still has suicidal thoughts. There are some activities you can do to avoid suicide, such as calling a loved one, being with a friend, or going to the hospital.
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Part 6 of 6: Dealing with your suicidal thoughts

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   Call 113. If you are having suicidal thoughts above and believe that you are about to commit suicide (meaning you have a plan and prepare the means to commit suicide), you should call 113 immediately. You are in urgent need of assistance.

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   Call suicide hotline. While waiting for your support, you can call the suicide prevention hotline 043-627-5762. This helps time pass quickly and reduces the risk of suicide until you approach help.

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   See a psychiatrist. If you are having suicidal thoughts but are not yet planning, contact a therapist or counselor.
   • If the situation gets worse while waiting to see the doctor and you are planning a suicide, you should call 113 right away.
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Advice

• Don't wait until someone approaches and tells you, "I want to kill myself." Those who plan suicide never reveal it to anyone. If they behave strangely, you need help immediately.
• Others don't show much. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention to those at risk of suicide, such as recent severe trauma, substance abuse, a history of mental illness, to be aware of any warning signs. .
• Note that not everyone with suicidal thoughts is clearly visible. In fact, about 25% of suicide victims do not show any warning signs.

Warning

• If you have tried your best but the person is still following the suicide plan, don't blame yourself.
• Do not take any action without help. If someone else is attempting suicide, don't help them get through this difficult time on your own. Such people need expert help.