Suicide

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time, even when they have not worked or exerted themselves very much. They will be just as tired on days when they have rested as on days when they have worked hard. Their sleep will usually be affected in one of two ways. They will either go to sleep and then wake up during the night and remain awake, or else they will sleep too much - even during the day. They will not get restful sleep. They will feel very irritable. They will get upset very easily over little things that ordinarily would not upset them. They will feel very sad for no reason, and, in fact, may break into tears without knowing why. Their normal sex drive will be decreased; in fact, it often will go away altogether. They will often have a headache that is present most of the time. Almost any chronic pain elsewhere such as in the stomach or back can be caused by depression. These pains are not imaginary; they are quite real and often severe. They will find it difficult to enjoy things. They will feel little ...

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don't want to die, but it's the only way they feel their pain will end. It is a non-rational choice. Getting depression is involuntary - no one asks for it, just like people don't ask to get cancer or diabetes. But, we do know that depression is a treatable illness and that people can feel good again!
Depression, plus alcohol or drug use can be lethal. Many times people will try to alleviate the symptoms of their illness by drinking or using drugs. Alcohol and/or drugs will make the disease worse! There is an increased risk for because alcohol and/or drugs decrease judgement and increase impulsivity.
They don't necessarily attempt or commit to prove something, but it is certainly a cry ...

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