13Suicidal Thoughts | Depressive
As discussed in the sign above, patients with this disorder often feel depressed and unhappy. Because of this, certain severe conditions might result in the patients developing thought about giving up on life, which may lead to an act to commit suicide.
The hard part, there’s almost no way to realize that your loved one has such thought. Patient with such suicidal thinking does not express themselves in a way to raise a red flag. Thus, it’s paramount that those with suicidal thoughts visit a health professional. A regular visit is necessary for follow-ups on previous symptoms of suicide.
Your health professional can identify the following:
The existence of any suicide plan
Any family history of suicide attempts
Previous suicide attempts
How lethal the existing suicide plan is
Any motivation for such patients to remain alive [10]
