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| 1. People who talk about suicide rarely actually commit suicide. |
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1. People who commit suicide often give a clue or warning of their intentions. Anyone who thinks or talks about suicide should seek professional help. |
| 2. The suicidal person wants to die and feels there is no turning back. |
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2. Suicidal persons often feel ambivalent about dying. |
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| 3. There is little correlation between alcohol and suicide. |
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3. Alcohol and suicide often go hand in hand; that is, a person who commits suicide is often under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. |
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| 4. A suicide attempt means that the attempter will always have thoughts of suicide. |
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4. Often a suicide attempt is made during a particularly stressful period. If the remainder of that period can be well managed, then the attempter can go on with life. |
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| 5. If you ask a person directly, "Do you feel like killing yourself?" this will lead to a suicide attempt. |
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5. Asking a person directly about suicidal intent will often relieve the anxiety surrounding the feeling and act as a deterrent to the suicidal behavior. |
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| 6. Suicide is more common among the rich. |
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6. Suicide affects the rich, the poor and the middle class equally. |
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| 7. Self destructive behavior is just a bid for attention. |
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7. All self-destructive behavior is serious and can be lethal. Anyone who behaves self-destructively would benefit from professional help. |
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| 8. Improvement following a suicidal crisis means that the suicidal risk is over. |
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8. When a suicidal person begins to feel better, he or she will still be confronted with problems and responsibilities. This can be very difficult and can lead to a return of suicidal thoughts. It may take months to feel consistently better and in control. |
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