what does suicide watch mean?
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"Suicide watch" is a broad term. Since each situation is different, the plan of action put in place to keep that person safe is different and unique.\n\nMost often, a suicide watch is divided into three stages. In the first stage (crisis), the person is never left alone. Someone stays with him-or-her at all times until the urge to cut/burn/kill oneself is past.\n\nIn the second stage, the person may be alone, but there are routine checks. This can last a day, a few days, or even weeks. Counselors, family, or agencies will call or visit in person so that the person feels a constant presence even while he is by himself.\n\nIn the last stage, the person takes more responsibility for his own safety. This would usually involve contacting a counselor, family member, or agency and stating his intention to keep himself safe. This is the transition stage, when the individual is capable of maitnint his own safety with little or no help from the outside.\n\nIn addition to these checks, other plans may be put in place. Suicide contracts (which state that the person will contact a counselor, family member, or friend BEFORE deciding whether or not to hurt himself) are signed by the person and the support group, so that the situation is shared with caring people and can be talked about openly. It is often asked that the person give up the utencils of his plan (knife, pills, rope, lighters) until the second or third stage.\n\nThere are lots of other steps that can be taken, too, depending on the situation.
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its short for " you better believe me or else you wil get seriously hurt". wow id run from whoever told you.
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its Dutch \nYes… I concerning suicide have thought. I frequently. it kept for tijdje on the previous months behind has been. I do not want it leave you can this translate… you cannot find the language\n\nGet some help if you are thinking of killing yourself or if its someone else get them help.  Talk to someone
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Some people feel so hopeless that they feel it is better to be gone than to have to face their problems.  For them, their problems are over and they no longer have to deal with them.  For the people around them, yes, they will have to deal with it but the person that commits suicide is beyond being concerned about that both before and after the suicide.
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It means the person has not been on the computer.\nFor instance if you step away from your comp, your screensaver goes on.\nWell, your idle sign goes up if you do that on AIM
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It's a list of question that you added to your watch list, so you can keep a eye on them or go back to them at anytime if you don't answer it.
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Maybe your friend is trying to reach out to you because he or she feels bad.  It is possible that the friend is depressed and needs someone to talk with.  Ask if your friend is feeling okay.  Maybe your friend needs to see a therapist to see if he or she is suicidal.  Please make sure your friend gets some help just in case.
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I am trying to understand your question.First thing, people who call their friends and hint that they want to end their lives do not want to die. your friend is hoping that you will stop her.(got the feeling it's not done yet,I hope,seeing she has done this before) \nShe is calling out to you for HELP.\nHere is something from Module 6-Counseling 11, from when I used to do Crisis Hot-line .\nThe decision to commit suicide is usually the result of a long-term,gradual erosion of the person's ability to cope with negative emotions.She may feel overwhelmed and hopeless;suicide may seem to be the only option.\nStudies have shown that majority ofsuicidal people do not want to die. A number of warning signs can indicate the possibilityof suicide,including:\nsuicide threats, depression, apathy,or withdrawal, giving away prized possessions,making a will ,abrupt changes in behavior, the recent death of a loved one,family history of suicide,family disruptions such as divorce or the break-up of a relationship, and a clear reduction in the fear of death.Many people report that before a loved one committed suicide, he or she seemed "better". In fact , a sudden lifting of sadness, depression, or withdrawal may indicate that the decision to commit suicide has been made. Person may seem calm and at "peace" At this point,the suicide risk is often very high.\n\nHigh risk\nSuicidal feelings seem to be growing stronger, and  a plan has been thought out,but the details have not been worked through.Previous suicide attempts, af any, may be more recent, with higher lethality.\nyour friend seem to fall in high risk category. She has attempted this before. \nShe is looking for a way to end the pain and stress she feels. \nKeep her on the phone if you can , you might have to intervene for your friend, by calling the cops, telling them where she lives, her telephone number, if necessary. \nRemember whatever, happens you have done the best you can, and you might have to seek support for yourself.\nI do not know where you are but here is a 800 info -line \n(800) 203-1234  this is a state wide suicide hot-line that can be called 24 hours a day. There may be options in your area, or her area. Let your Mom know what is happening.\nHope I was able to help.
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Generally, a watch means that conditions are right for a storm to occur, but the storm isn't actually occurring. A warning means that a storm is occurring or is imminent, as observed by storm spotters or Doppler radar. Watches typically cover a wide area, while warnings are usually confined to a single county or parish.
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http://www.stopasuicide.org/suicide.html\n\nhttp://www.betterhealthchannel.com.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Suicide_and_mental_illness_explained\n\nhttp://www.religioustolerance.org/sui_ment.htm\n\nhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/19/AR2006051901362.html
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it means you need someone to help you through a situation.\nsomeone that you can talk to about your problems because they are becoming to much for you to handle alone.\n\nIT could also mean that you need counseling.
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Lots and lots of signs.\n\nGiving away beloved possessions. Seems to indicate that the person doesn't need those things anymore, or won't for long.\n\nA deep depression followed by a carefree euphoric attitude...if there is something dark enough for a person to consider killing themselves, then they act like nothing is wrong, it may mean they have a plan and they believe they have solved the problem, now they just need to implement it.\n\nTalking about death, saying they want to die, talking about dead relatives and wanting to see them again, researching methods to die, a sudden interest in afterlife or other religious ideas.\n\nAbandoning goals. An ambitious student that stops studying. A hard worker that no shows his job. A good parent who neglects their children. Losing sight of long term things...again, the rationale is that these things don't matter anymore.\n\nOR the opposite. Seeming desperate to finalize details about things. Or lining up a scenario for after the fact. A note, a will, cleaning up the scene beforehand, arranging belongings, a shrine of some sort. \n\nAny sudden change in behavior can make you wonder. If a person goes dark after being mostly happy, if they go quiet after being mostly chatty, if they seem opposite of the way they used to be.\n\nIf you think a person is suicidal you have nothing to lose by coming RIGHT OUT and asking them if they are, and if they have a plan, and when/where/how. The more concrete answers they give you, the more serious they are and the more important it is that they get some help. \n \nYou can start by talking to your friend's loved ones. Other friends, family, their minister, their teachers, their boss, whomever you think may have some influence on the person. You can actually do an intervention of sorts. Gather all these people together and let the person know how much support they have.\n\nYou can also contact the local crisis hotline, or the hospital or any local mental health facility, you can talk to police or a lawyer to see what avenues you have as far as getting TO the person if they have secluded themselves, or having their rights temporarily suspended so you can get them help.\n\nSome facts. Most suicide attempts are not really trying to kill themselves, it is a cry for help. \n\nMost women who try to kill themselves choose more passive ways, this is a generalization and not always true. Overdose is very common, gassing. The most violent ways are cutting. As such, women live through a LOT more suicide attempts than men.\n\nMen tend to choose more violent ways. Shooting, hanging, jumping. These are quicker, more definite message that the person intends to die. Messier, and less reversible.
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they want to commit suicide!!
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That is why we have Tasers, bean bag rounds, etc. The answer to your question is Yes. We do shoot people who are about to kill themselves, but it is with nonlethal weapons. Even so, this happens rarely as most suicidal individuals will cooperate with officers who have been trained to communicate with them. Seldom do we use these tools, but it is nice to have them when all else fails. BTW speak up in your community for the Taser and other nonlethal tools. Every department should have them.
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Well just the fact that he told you, means he is asking for your help. NO, NOT in doing it. In his head he wants to commit suicide, BUT in his heart he knows this is wrong and by telling you, he is actually asking for help. So I think the best thing to do is to get him some help. Call him up and ask that he meets you somewhere. And sit down and see if you can't get him to open up as to why. Maybe its a girlfriend thing where he just got dumped. Maybe it is more serious. But first find out why. And try to talk him into going to the hospital for some help/ Here in MA they have a crisis clinic. This is a place where people can walk in and get help. Since it is voluntarily done they can choose to walk out as well. BUT if an assessment has been made that there is some mental things going on they can commit him. BUT this is only if the session has gone that far into the game so to speak. AND if all else fails go to the POLICE who have access 24 / 7 to the proper professional medical help to prevent him from doing any harm to himself. GOOD LUCK and GOD SPEED.
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Not me. But it reminds me of something I saw in MAD magazine once. Here it is:\n\nThere are two thing to worry about: \nEither you are well or you are sick. \n\nIf you are well there is nothing to worry about. \nIf you are sick there are two things to worry about. \n\nEither you will get well or you will die. \nIf you get well theres nothing to worry about. \nIf you die theres only two thing to worry about. \n\nEither you go to heaven or hell. \nIf you go to heaven theres nothing to worry about. \n\nBut if you go to hell you will be so darn busy shaking hands with your friends you wont have time to worry." \n\n\nHope that helps ya!!
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People commit suicide for different reasons but it is mainly an act of desperation. People cannot see a way out of their problem or situation and suicide seems like the only answer.\nIt is a way of escaping from what people do not want to face.\n\n"Suicide is the last act of a free human" - \nUnfortunately I cannot remember where this quote is from...\n\nGood Luck.