Many who are struggling with thoughts of suicide suffer in silence, feeling hopeless and alone. People who try to take their own life are often trying to get away from a situation that seems impossible to deal with. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US, claiming over 44,000 lives per year. Please call us immediately at 469-885-8901 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.

Suicide and suicidal behaviors usually occur in people with one or more of the following conditions:

• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Drug or alcohol use
• Borderline personality disorder

Warning Signs

Often, but not always, a person may show certain signs and behaviors before a suicide attempt, such as:

• Feeling hopeless or guilty; or having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly
• Giving away belongings or talking about the need “to get my affairs in order”
• Suddenly changing behavior, especially calmness after a period of anxiety
• Pulling away from friends or losing interest in activities they used to enjoy
• Self-destructive behaviors, such as heavily drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs
• Changing sleep or eating habits or suddenly having trouble at work or school
• Talking about death or suicide, or attempting to hurt themselves
• Arranging ways to take their own life (such as buying a gun or pills)

Always take suicide attempts and threats seriously.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call us at 469-885-8901. Our trained counselors are available 24/7 to offer support.