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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, January 24, 1993                   TAG: 9301240126
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: D4   EDITION: METRO 
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SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS

SUICIDE WARNING SIGNS A previous suicide attempt, or the person has hurt him/herself on purpose. Increased sadness, tearfulness, moodiness or irritability. Loss of appetite or excessive eating. Changes in sleeping patterns. Sleeping too much or too little for at least several days. Withdrawal from favorite activities and relationships. Expressing feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Evidence of alcohol or drug binges or other self-destructive behavior. Verbal comments that tell of plans to "end it all" or saying "I can't take it anymore." Unusual neglect of personal appearance. Expressing suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death. Giving away or throwing away prized possessions. Changes in school performance, suddenly getting poor grades. A profound depression in response to a recent loss or rejection. Personality changes of nervousness, agitation or outbursts of anger; or changes to lethargy and apathy.

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