Throughout the entire existence of psychology as a science, scientists are trying to find a reliable answer to the question: “What makes a person commit suicide?”. Therefore, any signs that signal people around about the occurrence of a similar problem to their loved one or friend should not be ignored in order to avoid a tragic outcome.
We present you 10 manifestations of suicidal mood, recognizing which, you can save someone's life.
10. Loss of previously inherent energy
Apathy, indifference to everything that happens indicates a loss of interest in life. A person subject to suicidal thoughts does not see the point in wasting his energy on achieving some goals. A similar sign indicates the presence of depression, because it is precisely for this pathological condition that a decline in strength and a constant feeling of fatigue are characteristic, despite the fact that a person practically does nothing.
9. Excessive self-criticism or constant guilt
A person is constantly haunted by thoughts about his own bankruptcy, lack of talents or the inability to show them. From this there is a persistent feeling of personal inferiority in comparison with others.
This condition is very harmful to sociability, which is why problems begin in communicating with people around. Feeling worse than others, a person tries to distance himself as much as possible from his usual environment, literally driving himself into a "shell" consisting of complexes and far-fetched fears.
8. Lingering sleep and appetite disorders
A person subject to suicidal thoughts can be haunted by nightmares in which he sees scary pictures of any global cataclysms, large-scale catastrophes with the death of a large number of people, some fantastic monsters, etc. Bright negative emotions experienced in a dream do not allow to him to feel fully rested. A feeling of fatigue builds up, which aggravates an already difficult psychological state.
Loss of appetite is associated with a lack of interest in everything that happens. A prolonged suppressed psycho-emotional state provokes an oppression of all the senses, which is why a person cannot acutely feel, for example, the pleasant aroma of a dish or enjoy eating delicious food.
7. Fear, anxiety and aggression
Among the main signs of a depressive disorder are unexplained anxiety and anxiety, which were not previously characteristic of a particular person. This form of depression is much more likely than others to suicide. In this case, the nervous system is constantly in increased tension, a person gets tired very quickly, so he decides to take his own life, since he does not see another way to change the situation.
6. Long-term health problems
When a person is forced to wage a long and painful struggle with a serious illness, tearing himself away from prolonged suffering, he may ultimately wish to commit suicide. Also, the reason for the appearance of such thoughts may be a difficult diagnosis, excluding the possibility of complete healing. For example, there are frequent cases when people, having learned that they are carriers of HIV infection, or that suffer from an incurable cancer, take their own lives, not wanting to engage in an unequal battle with the disease.
In addition, the cause of thoughts of suicide may be a disease or trauma that significantly impairs a person’s quality of life (hearing or vision loss, impaired mobility, constant pain, memory loss or mental health problems).
5. Talking about suicide and finding information on the Internet on this topic
A person who is prone to suicidal feelings in one way or another translates any conversation on the topic of suicide. He openly or secretly shows an unhealthy interest in everything that relates to methods of reprisal against himself. Perhaps at home he will keep books with relevant topics, visit online resources for those who want to take their own lives (unfortunately, there are many of them) and join virtual communities, finding like-minded people there. If you noticed any of the listed signs at your loved one, then this is sufficient reason to start to sound the alarm.
4. Purchase of personal injury
According to statistics, a person’s own military weapon increases the degree of threat of suicide by 10 times. With it, about 10% of all suicides are attempted. Moreover, most often in this way, representatives of the strong half of humanity most often carry out suicide.
3. Alcohol or drug use
The presence of any dependence indicates the instability of the psyche and weakness of the individual. A person who regularly takes any narcotic drugs or alcohol is more likely than others to be influenced by others, it is much easier to manipulate such people. In addition, prolonged exposure to the body with opiates and other substances that alter consciousness, inhibits the instinct of self-preservation and the fear of physical pain, so being in a state of intoxication or intoxication is much easier to decide on suicide.
2. Depression
Unfortunately, even nowadays, people remain who do not consider depression a disease that needs medical attention. In fact, this is a rather serious ailment, with which it is very difficult for a person to cope alone. Unfortunately, not seeing a way out of this state, and not finding outside support, many people suffering from depression decide to take their own life.
The main symptoms of depression are: a bad mood for a long time, despondency, loss of interest in the environment, anxiety, chronic fatigue. If you notice that one of your relatives has a similar symptomatology, then strongly advise him to seek help from a specialist.
1. Previous suicide attempt or suicidal example
Psychologists say that if a person had suicides among his closest relatives, then he is at risk, as the tendency to depression can be hereditary.
If a person has already had an unsuccessful attempt at suicide in the past, then he needs the regular supervision of a specialist, and a sharp change in his mood should cause concern for his friends and relatives.