- Disinterest in favorite extracurricular activities
- Problems at work and losing interest in a job
- Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug (illegal and legal drugs) use
- Behavioral problems
- Withdrawing from family and friends
- Sleep changes
- Changes in eating habits
- Begins to neglect hygiene and other matters of personal appearance
- Emotional distress brings on physical complaints (aches, fatigues, migraines)
- Hard time concentrating and paying attention or thinking clearly
- Declining grades in school
- Loss of interest in schoolwork
- Risk taking behaviors
- Complains more frequently of boredom
- Does not respond as before to praise pulling away from friends or family and losing desire to go out
- talk about feeling hopeless or feeling guilty
- talk about suicide, death, and "going away"
- self-destructive behavior (drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or driving too fast, for example)
- the giving away of favorite possessions (like offering to give away a favorite piece of jewelry, for example)
- suddenly very happy and cheerful moods after being depressed or sad for a long time (this may mean that a person has decided to attempt suicide and feels relieved to have found a "solution")
These signs may not be present in all the cases of teen suicide. Its important to watch for two or three is these signs to indication depression or thoughts of suicide.
It is hard to have to go through the thoughts of suicide but if you are don't be afraid to find help or if you notice signs in others don't be afraid to talk to someone about them to try and help. You could be saving someones life.
Teen suicide warning signs: indications of a suicide plan
There are a few things that teens might do that could indicate they are thinking or even planning a suicide plan. Its really important you make yourself awake of the actions, and use them even as starting points to figure your friend out. Here are some of the indications of a suicide plan:
- Actually says, “I’m thinking of committing suicide” or “I want to kill myself” or “I wish I could die.”
- There are also verbal hints that could indicate suicidal thoughts or plans. These include such phrases as: “I want you to know something, in case something happens to me” or “I won’t trouble you anymore.”
- Teenager begins giving away favorite belongings, or promising them to friends and family members.
- Throws away important possessions.
- Shows signs of extreme cheerfulness following periods of depression.
- Creates suicide notes.
- Expresses bizarre or unsettling thoughts on occasion.
Understanding that warning signs are serious and could be a call for help. Teens share their thoughts and feelings in a desperate attempt to be noticed. In a few cases, they really don't know how to deal with their feelings and problems and are looking for someone to help them. Offering support to a teenager or seeking help for the problem for a teenager who is working through his or her issues is important and can help prevent suicide. Suicide is very dangerous and knowing the warning signs can truly save a life.
By: Raeanne G.
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ReplyDeletePeople should know the signs of teen depression so they can prevent a teen from committing suicide. It is good to know the warning signs to prevent suicide. When one behaves differently from normal, it can be a sign of depression. Sometimes a person may not eat as much, or eat a lot more when they are depressed. They may also not care about brushing their teeth and other hygiene because they simply do not feel like it. Someone may also lose interest in extra-curricular activities and school work. I agree that more people should know the warning signs and how to handle the situation. They can also know how common the problem is. Many teenagers drive too fast and drink. These can also be the cause of the depression. Risk taking behaviors are also a terrible sign that they might try and possibly succeed. Family members have to remember to make sure they don’t commit suicide.
ReplyDeleteHeather F
It is very important to notice when a family member or friend acts depressed because it could lead to suicide. It is better off to confront someone of being different recently than to wait until it is too late. Teen suicide is a big problem and I feel it does not get as much attention as it should. Teens all over the world are depressed and often think about suicide, and a lot of them do. The warning signs are very important to notice because you could actually help save a life.
ReplyDeleteA lot of teens show different signs of depression. However, there are some common signs among teens that can show depressions. Drug use is a sign that something might be wrong because they need something else in their lives that is bad for them to stay “happy”. However, there are other signs also. There is always another option besides suicide and it is important to realize it and the signs that can lead to it.
Tommy L
The warning signs of suicide are obvious if friends or family can identify the person acting differently then normal. Noticing warning signs are crucial to preventing a suicide attempt. If you see a friend or family member that even has the thought of hurting themselves, sit them down and talk to them about their problems, do not ignore the obvious problems. People who notice these signs should be open to a person that is suffering for they need the support from others. I agree with Patrick but to a certain degree.
ReplyDeleteTeens with thoughts of suicide should not be studied like lab rats, but examined as to what the causes of these sort of feelings stem from. From discovering the causes of the depression, people can put an end to the thoughts and save another life. Noticing signs later ends with preventing a death that will cause a lifetime of pain and grief.
David M