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- Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
Hearing someone say they wish they were dead or that they want to end their life is one of the most heartbreaking and urgent cries for help. These words are not just empty phrases—they are the raw pain someone is trying to share when they feel utterly lost. - Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities
When someone you care about suddenly pulls away, stops answering calls, or avoids the things they once loved, it’s a silent scream. This isolation often masks deep despair and the feeling that no one can understand or help. - Expressing feelings of hopelessness or having no reason to live
Hopelessness eats away at the soul. When someone says they see no future or no reason to keep going, it’s a chilling insight into the darkness enveloping their mind. - Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Substance abuse can be a dangerous escape from unbearable pain. If you notice someone turning to alcohol or drugs more frequently, it could be their way of numbing a storm that feels impossible to bear. - Extreme mood swings or sudden changes in behavior
One moment, they might seem deeply depressed and withdrawn; the next, they might appear calm or even happy. These shifts can be confusing, but they often signal internal battles raging beneath the surface. - Talking about feeling trapped or being a burden to others
Hearing someone say they feel like a burden or that they’re trapped in their life makes my heart break every time. These words reveal a crushing weight of guilt and pain that can push someone toward the edge. - Giving away prized possessions or saying goodbye
When someone starts giving away things that matter to them or saying goodbye in subtle or direct ways, it’s a red flag screaming that they might be preparing to say a final goodbye. - Engaging in risky or self-destructive behavior
Dangerous actions, like reckless driving or self-harm, are often cries for help. They reveal a person’s struggle with overwhelming pain and a desperate need for relief. - Sudden improvement in mood after a period of depression
It might seem hopeful when someone who’s been deeply depressed suddenly appears upbeat, but this can be a sign that they’ve made a decision to end their pain, and the calm comes from resolve, not recovery. - Expressing unbearable emotional pain or numbness
When someone talks about feeling empty, numb, or overwhelmed by pain that can’t be described, they are showing us just how deep their suffering runs—pain that can feel impossible to survive.
I know these signs because I lived them. I stood on that edge, feeling invisible and broken, thinking the pain would never end. But I’m here now, because someone saw the signs, reached out, and refused to let me slip away. If you see these signs in someone—don’t wait. Reach out. Listen. Stay with them. Your presence could be the lifeline that saves a life.
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