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There are some things you ask yourself, \u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d about. Like\u2026Whether to eat white bread or wheat bread. I mean, you hear a lot of controversy over it these days, about which is healthier for you, until you might just get to the point where you ask: \u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d<\/p>\n
Or\u2026Whether to use regular or super gas in your car. You might wonder if the difference in price is really worth it. So you might end up asking yourself: \u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d But sometimes it can get really serious.<\/p>\n
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Like in the case of bipolar disorder. I mean, that question can get REALLY serious. Because, say, someone was thinking about killing themselves. And you wouldn\u2019t believe how often that happens. In fact\u2026Many times I talk about suicide and the risk of it in your loved one, and I point out the statistics, and that it happens in 20% of the people who have it (that\u2019s 1 in 5 people!).<\/p>\n
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So if your loved one were thinking about killing themselves, they might be asking themselves:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d So that\u2019s a LOT more serious than white or wheat bread or what kind of gas you buy.<\/p>\n
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Some warning signs that someone might be planning to kill themselves may include:<\/p>\n
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1. the person making a will<\/p>\n
2. getting his or her affairs in order<\/p>\n
3. suddenly visiting friends or family members<\/p>\n
(one last time)<\/p>\n
4. buying instruments of suicide like a gun,<\/p>\n
hose, rope, pills or other forms of medications<\/p>\n
5. a sudden and significant decline or<\/p>\n
improvement in mood<\/p>\n
6. writing a suicide note<\/p>\n
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Contrary to popular belief, many people who complete suicide do not tell their therapist or any other mental health professional that they plan to kill themselves in the months before they do so.<\/p>\n
If they communicate their plan to anyone, it is more likely to be someone they\u2019re personally<\/p>\n
close to, like a friend or family member. So if your loved one were planning to kill themselves, they might tell you about it.<\/p>\n
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Here\u2019s the most important thing to know: You need to take ALL threats of suicide seriously.<\/p>\n
You just don\u2019t know if your loved one is really going to do it or not. And do you want to take the chance on being wrong? In any case\u2026They are reaching out for help if they do threaten to kill themselves, whether they really plan on doing it or not. Any threat of suicide is a cry for help.<\/p>\n
It is an indication that they are in pain. If your loved one has had an increase in depression<\/p>\n
Lately, it may be an indication that they might become suicidal. Try to stay close to them, and definitely keep the lines of communication open so that they will be willing to talk to you about how they\u2019re feeling. Sometimes if they can just talk about it, it will help them. Then they may not even get to the point of asking: \u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d<\/p>\n
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Well, I have to go!<\/p>\n
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Your Friend,<\/p>\n
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Dave<\/p>\n
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Hi,<\/p>\n
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There are some things you ask yourself, \u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d about. Like\u2026Whether to eat white bread or wheat bread. I mean, you hear a lot of controversy over it these days, about which is healthier for you, until you might just get to the point where you ask: \u201cWhat does it matter?\u201d<\/p>\n
Or\u2026Whether to use regular or super gas in your car. You might wonder if the difference in price is really worth it.<\/p>\n