WARNING SIGNS
Some of the Warning Signs that lead up to suicide may include:
Change in eating and sleeping habits
Withdrawl from friends, and family and regular activities
Violent actions, rebellious behavior, and running away
Drug or alcohol abuse
Unusual neglect of personal appearance
Marked personality change
Persistant boredom, difficulty concentrating, or a decline in the quality of schoolwork
Frequent complaints about physical symptoms, often relating to emotions, such as stomach aches, headaches, fatigue, etc...
Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
Not tolerating praise or rewards.
A teen who is contimplating to commit suicide may also
Complain of being "rotten inside"
Give verbal hints with statements such as: "I won't be a problem for you much longer" "nothing matters" "it's no use" or "I won't see you again"
Put his or her affairs in order--for example, give away personal possesions, clean his or her room, throw away important belongings etc...
Become suddenly cheerful after a period of depression
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