They talk about death, suicide, and having no reason to live.
Withdraw from friends or social activities
Experience drastic change in behavior
Lose interest in hobbies, work, school ect
Give away possessions
Lose interest in there appearance
Express a sense of hopelessness
Increase of drug or alcohol use
Deep sense of being at peace
Say they are a bad person or feel rotten inside
(Site: https://www.thehopeline.com/how-help-suicidal-friend)
They say things like:
If I killed myself then ppl would be srry
If I wasn't around no one would miss me
I won't be a problem for u any longer
All of my problems will end soon
Nothing matters
I won't see u again.
They may also
Try to get weapons or pills
Write about suicide or violence
No hope-feelings of being trapped
Self hatred
Making a will
Saying good bye
Reckless behavior
Suddenly calm or happy after being depressed
(Site: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention-helping-someone-who-is-suicidal.htm)
You can also use these sites to find out how to help someone but I'm also going to be making a chapter about that.
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