Suicide Thoughts

Suicidal Treatment – McLean VA Psychiatrist

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. Suicidal Thoughts can be a manifest of Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse — including alcoholism and the use of benzodiazepines are all risk factors. Some suicides are impulsive acts due to stress from financial difficulties, relationship troubles and even bullying. Those who have previously attempted suicide are at a higher risk for future attempts. Suicide prevention efforts include limiting access to methods of suicide such as firearms, drugs, and poisons. Treating mental disorders and substance misuse is the first step in prevention. Crisis hotlines are common however, there is little evidence for their effectiveness. – Source: Wikipedia

Suicidal Warning Signs

If you or someone you know is showing one or more of the following behaviors, he or she may be thinking about suicide. Don’t ignore these warning signs. Get help immediately.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
• Looking for a way to kill oneself
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Displaying extreme mood swings

Remember, suicidal thoughts can be caused by an underlying mental or behavioral disorder. Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse — including alcoholism and the use of benzodiazepines are all risk factors. It is vital that you be evaluated for potential treatment.

Contact our office and setup an appointment to see Dr. Rehman. Don’t wait another day. Call our office at (571) 236-8516.

Dr. Amir Rehman is a Psychiatrist located in McLean serving patients in the greater Washington, DC metro area. He is a board certified medical doctor of Psychiatry with over 25 years in his field. He has a fellowship in Addiction Medicine treating Opiate and Alcohol addictions and received his postgraduate training from Howard University Hospital and University of South Florida. He has extensive experience treating children and adults, supervision of medical students and residents from Georgetown University, George Washington University and Howard University.

See Also

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD -ADD)

Anxiety

Depression

High Functioning Depression

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