When unemployment gets deep,suicide kicks in,here are the signs.
Unemployment eats at our souls and will get us buried if you do not get to go on a look out at your mental health state. In today’s edition,signs of a suicidal unemployment close one are shared. Observe tgem and ACT!!!
•Excessive sadness or moodiness: Long-lasting sadness, mood swings, and unexpected rage.
•Hopelessness: Feeling a deep sense of hopelessness about the future, with little expectation that circumstances can improve.
•Sleep problems.
•Sudden calmness: Suddenly becoming calm after a period of depression or moodiness can be a sign that the person has made a decision to end his or her life.
•Withdrawal: Choosing to be alone and avoiding friends or social activities also are possible symptoms of depression, a leading cause of suicide. This includes the loss of interest or pleasure in activities the person previously enjoyed.
•Changes in personality and/or appearance: A person who is considering suicide might exhibit a change in attitude or behavior, such as speaking or moving with unusual speed or slowness. In addition, the person might suddenly become less concerned about his or her personal appearance.
•Dangerous or self-harmful behavior: Potentially dangerous behavior, such as reckless driving, engaging in unsafe sex, and increased use of drugs and/or alcohol might indicate that the person no longer values his or her life.
•Recent trauma or life crisis: A major life crises might trigger a suicide attempt. Crises include the death of a loved one or pet, divorce or break-up of a relationship, diagnosis of a major illness, loss of a job, or serious financial problems.
•Making preparations: Often, a person considering suicide will begin to put his or her personal business in order. This might include visiting friends and family members, giving away personal possessions, making a will, and cleaning up his or her room or home. Some people will write a note before committing suicide. Some will buy a firearm or other means like poison.
•Threatening suicide: From 50% to 75% of those considering suicide will give someone/ a friend or relative/ a warning sign. However, not everyone who is considering suicide will say so, and not everyone who threatens suicide will follow through with it. Every threat of suicide should be taken seriously.