Mental effects

The mental effects of someone who is considering suicide include the following:

-Extreme personality changes

-Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable

-Significant loss or gain in appetite

-Difficulty falling asleep or wanting to sleep all day

-Fatigue or loss of energy

-Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

-Withdrawal from family and friends

-Neglect of personal appearance or hygiene

-Sadness, irritability, or indifference

-Having trouble concentrating

-Extreme anxiety or panic

-Drug or alcohol use or abuse

-Aggressive, destructive, or defiant behavior

-Poor school performance

-Hallucinations or unusual beliefs