ne in personal appearance”(127).The early signs are depression, statements or expressions of guilt feelings, tension oranxiety, nervousness, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of weight, and impulsiveness. The criticalsigns include sudden change in behavior (especially calmness after a period of anxiety). When theygive away belongings, the person attempts to “get one’s affairs in order.” Also direct or indirectthreats to commit suicide or direct attempts to commit suicide are critical signs of suicidalbehavior (Disease, Condition or General Health Topic).“Many unsuccessful suicide attempts are carried out in a manner of setting that makesrescue possible; the must be viewed as a cry for help” (Disease, Condition or General HealthTopic). There are relatively nonviolent methods and there are violent methods. The relativelynonviolent methods include poisoning, overdose, or inhaling car exhaust. The violent methodsinclude shooting, cutting, and hanging oneself. Violent methods are more likely to be chosen bymales. It is a fact that suicide attempts made by males are more likely to be successful (Disease,Condition or General Health Topic).Hanging is the leading method of suicide worldwide. Sixty percent of all suicides in theUnited States are committed with firearms. Poisoning, such as an overdose of medication,accounts for about eighteen percent of United States suicides. Research shows that a smallproportion of fatal single-occupant automobile accidents are actually suicides (Suicide).Suicide is committed frequently because most of these individuals feel isolated, neglected,and unheard by others in society (Coleman 3). Most suicides can be prevented because thesuicidal state of mind is usually temporary (Suicide). “The most common element involved insuicide seems to be the perception that life is so painful that only death can provide relief”(Suicide). Most people who attempt suicide talk about ...
