Is it possible to predict suicide?

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Unfortunately not.
Although there are people who talk about it (sometimes more or less frequent), in many cases it's a 'short-circuit' action.
Sometimes people talk about it in a very clouded way where it is impossible to understand what they actually mean if you don't really know them well enough.
If you are referring to whether there are common pattern like if a person suffers from a and b and c and .., every person thinks and feels different.
You maybe able to predict or tell when a person is (becoming) suicidal, but you will not be able to really tell when a person is actually doing it.

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Duh

Go Away

Only your owns. unless the person you're spectating shows obvious signs. no, i can't see why people kill themselves anyway, whats the point.

Yes, when you notice that the fan is no longer hanging on the ceiling and theres a noose..lol

yes when you decide

Yes, if the person is very depressed Yeah with 100% accuracy, according to the Lancet. But only if u r the ONE to Die ! ha ha

It's possible to spot people at risk of commiting suicide, but you'll never be 100%. And some people show no signs, while others show all the signs but never do anything.

It's difficult.

sometimes but not always. often they will withdraw and even give away things to others. one thing that is kinda scary is when a suicide truly intends it they will more often than not go from depressed to acting absolutely fine, see in their head they have a plan so now are happy. so if they change suddenly and meds have not changed be wary. Usually, but not always. If you are concerned about someone close to you, please take them seriously, speak to them and encourage them to seek professional counceling.

Signs of suicide include the following:
* Talking about suicide (killing one's self)
* Always talking or thinking about death
* Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
* Saying things like "It would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out"
* Depression (deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating) that gets worse
* A sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
* Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death, like driving fast or through red lights
* Losing interest in things one used to care about
* Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
* Putting affairs in order, tying up lose ends, changing a will

Be especially concerned if a person is exhibiting any of these warning signs and has attempted suicide in the past. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, between 20-50% of people who commit suicide have had a previous attempt.

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