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Warning signs of suicide risk

Hopelessness, feeling like there’s no way out.Anxiety, agitation, mood swings.Sleeplessness.Rage or anger.Engaging in risky activities without thinking.Increasing drug or alcohol abuse.Withdrawing from family and friends.The following signs require immediate intervention:

Thinking about hurting or killing yourself.Looking for ways to kill yourself.Talking about death, dying or suicide.Self-destructive behavior with drugs or weapons.How to reach the Veterans Crisis Line

Text: Send a message to 838255.Phone: Dial 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1 for the dedicated veterans hotline).Chat: Visit veteranscrisisline.net.

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