Source: DOCTORSHUB NIGERIA

NB: post has been edited and shortened.


#1. Always talking about suicide or wanting to kill oneself: if you know anyone who suddenly has been talking a lot about dying or killing himself/herself or how worthless life is, please be alarmed and try and find out what is really going on. It is human nature to talk about the thoughts that dominate our minds. This is an alarm sign not to ignore at all. Usually, if you take your time to carefully observe the person, you will also be shocked to find that they exhibit one or two of the others signs listed below.


#2. Sudden change of will and the urgent need to try and put things, especially family issues, in order:
This is commonly seen in married men or women with children. In a final attempt to do something right, they try to put their families in order before committing the suicide. So you see them changing their wills to reflect their true position, and inviting family members for peace-making meetings to try unite the family. They are eager to repair broken relationships. While not everyone who changes their will is suicidal, if after noticing this sign you also notice one or two of the other signs on this list, please probe further.


#3, Sudden loss of interest in things the person was previously interested in and passionate about:
This is known as amotivation i.e complete lack of motivation. Surprisingly, 8 out of every 10 suicide attempters display this sign. And it is primarily because of depression. As a matter of fact, clinical depression is the number one cause of suicide worldwide! And really, this is one sign that sets off your alarm so powerfully that you just know something is wrong. The person just loses complete interest in life. They give up. In their minds, they believe there is absolutely no more reason for them to continue existing in this cold, evil and leprous world. And it doesn't matter whether or not they own business empires or are poor or have young children or are whatever else you can think of as reason enough to stop them from suicide. Depression is a terrible thing, I tell you. Spot this sign and you may have enough time to save that suicidal person from himself or herself.


#4. Taking unnecessary and potentially fatal risks:
The thing with suicidal people is that they always, at least most of them, follow a pattern of behaviour that can easily be read and decoded. And usually, this pattern of behaviour is alien to how they have been known to behave. If a person who is usually careful and obeys traffic lights when driving suddenly starts zooming pass traffic lights (even when the light has turned red) or he/she does not mind driving over a treacherous ditch or pothole, this may be a pointer. And this risk taking behaviour is exhibited in virtually everything they do- be it drugs (they can intentionally take an overdose of a drug), walking across the highway without minding on-moving vehicles, or standing on the railway tracks even when a train is heading their way, etc.


#5. Sudden withdrawal from people:
This is different from being an introvert. Introversion is a personality type, so don't mistake it for the social withdrawal caused by depression. So the scenario is like this- you see someone who is very sociable and is deeply involved in church meetings, school associations, clubs or unions. And all of a sudden, the person just zones off. No more outings. No more meetings. The person keeps to himself, mostly in a lonely place where they cannot be seen or reached. And with the social withdrawal, you will also notice that the person is mostly unkempt, sad and sluggish. Don't think twice before alerting family members or people who can help when you know such a person.


NB: Fact is, not everyone who exhibit these signs end up killing themselves. Some people miraculously get over the depression or challenge. And again, even though women attempt suicide more than men, they somehow don't always do it right- which I think is a good. Men are more successful at committing suicide and they are very good at hiding the suicide signs as well. So if you spot these signs in anyone, but especially a man, don't think twice before drawing the attention of family members or health groups, as in most cases, they would have almost planned the suicide before you notice the signs.

Also read and share, "8 EARLY SIGNS OF DEPRESSION", here:http://doctorshub.com.ng/2017/01/15/8-early-signs-of-depression/.


DOCTORSHUB NG DEPRESSION/SUICIDE HOTLINES:
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Thanks for reading!




http://doctorshub.com.ng/2017/03/23/how-to-spot-a-suicidal-person-5-signs-not-to-ignore/

Nice write op
So many valid points ..
Depression na serious killer wahlahi


Over here just say u depressed .. no work .. meds etc they take it serious cause it can lead to serious suicidal issues

Believe me when you meet one, it's panic state activated. You won't want to trigger anything but will still want to help him. You won't want to make any mistakes because you don't want to be the reason of his or her death

Bumbae1:
Nice write op
So many valid points ..
Depression na serious killer wahlahi


Over here just say u depressed .. no work .. meds etc they take it serious cause it can lead to serious suicidal issues

Sadly, Nigerians are still yet to embrace the relevance and importance of mental health- especially now that the economy is in shambles.

watchamacallit:
Sadly, Nigerians are still yet to embrace the relevance and importance of mental health- especially now that the economy is in shambles.

Yes even just walking down surulere many are depressed ..more money shoukd be put into mental health facilities and care ..
some thing can be cure with right help

lovelygurl:
Believe me when you meet one, it's panic state activated. You won't want to trigger anything but will still want to help him. You won't want to make any mistakes because you don't want to be the reason of his or her death

It is an extremely delicate situation. If one is not careful, one can be the final push they need to go ahead with the suicide. One has to be extremely careful when reachinreaching out to them.

watchamacallit:
It is an extremely delicate situation. If one is not careful, one can be the final push they need to go ahead with the suicide. One has to be extremely careful when reachinreaching out to them.

Yeah. You can't afford to make a mistake. Sometimes they just need someone who will listen to them. BUT it's when 1 craves for attention and threatens whenever a matter arises, you feel like giving up

Why should I be worried that someone, probably someone I don't know, might be planning to go suicidal?

The world is too big to notice one person is missing. And I'll advise people with suicide mission to go about it quietly. You can quietly drive to 3rd Mainland Bridge by 11am and jump in without anyone noticing. Don't come and go and start causing a scene because you want to make people believe you're tired of life.

PrickGetSize:
Why should I be worried that someone, probably someone I don't know, might be planning to go suicidal?

The world is too big to notice one person is missing. And I'll advise people with suicide mission to go about it quietly. You can quietly drive to 3rd Mainland Bridge by 11am and jump in without anyone noticing. Don't come and go and start causing a scene because you want to make people believe you're tired of life.

Do you have love ones or friends you care about? If indeed you care about those people you claim to love, then you will be worried about their being suicidal.

Beautifully written! Thanks for posting this op. Meanwhile, moderator, this one deserves FP!

innovate3751:
Do you have love ones or friends you care about? If indeed you care about those people you claim to love, then you will be worried about their being suicidal.

The people I know and love are quite comfortable with life. Suicide will be the last thing they'll give a thought about.

Anybody that wants to die should just die quietly and stop bothering the living.

PrickGetSize:

The people I know and love are quite comfortable with life. Suicide will be the last thing they'll give a thought about.

Anybody that wants to die should just die quietly and stop bothering the living.

Your comments are laden with gross ignorance! So because they are comfortable, they won't be depressed right? You seriously should do some reading about suicide and depression. In fact, I have the feeling you are wallowing in so much self-hatred....and possibly even suicidal.

innovate3751:
Your comments are laden with gross ignorance! So because they are comfortable, they won't be depressed right? You seriously should do some reading about suicide and depression. In fact, I have the feeling you are wallowing in so much self-hatred....and possibly even suicidal.

I know my people more than you do, man. Ain't none of them is going suicidal.

Me depressed? Maybe. I'm yet to fvck a real Fulani girl.