What is so great about
SUICIDE?
What is suicide?
Noun:
the action of killing oneself intentionally.
"he committed suicide at the age of forty"
synonyms:self-destruction, taking one's own life, killing oneself, self-murder
intentionally kill oneself.
"he leaves the service and then suicides"
Suicide is a PERMANENT solution for a TEMPORARY problem.
Get Help
It's not the answer
no matter what, people will still love you
Prevent it!
Call 1-800-SUICIDE If you, or someone else, experiences:
-trouble eating or sleeping
-withdraw from family or friends
-lack of interest
-giving away prized possessions
-previous suicide attempts
-drug or alcohol abuse
-feeling hopeless or useless
-taking unnecessary risks
-sudden mood swings
-decrease in school or work performance
-boredom, indifference
What to do:
-Get professional help
-Ask question openly
EX: "Do you have a plan?" "Will you talk with someone who will help?"
-Provide them your care
What to NOT do:
-sidestep the issue or treat it lightly
-leave the person alone
-offer simple solutions
-offer or suggest drugs and alcohol
-be a therapist (professional help is better)
SUICIDE IS NOT THE ANSWER
If you or someone else is suicidal, get help.
Call safe2tell
Talk to a counselor
Talk to a person you look up too or they look up too
DON'T KEEP IT SECRET!!