You may think that ending your life is the only solution. If you feel this way, you're not alone. Many people with PTSD have thoughts about suicide. PTSD symptoms, such as having stressful memories of your trauma, may put you at a higher risk.1
Other things that can increase your risk for suicide include:1
If you have thoughts about suicide, there are ways you can get help. Talking to someone can help you see that there are other solutions. Tell a doctor, clergy member, friend, or family member how you feel, and talk to your doctor about counseling or medicines that can help you. Getting treatment right away can help prevent suicide.
Warning signs include:
If you think your spouse or a loved one is at risk for suicide:
If you have warning signs of suicide, go to the hospital, call 911, or call a suicide hotline (1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255) now.
If your loved one is planning to attempt suicide, call a suicide hotline or 911, or take your loved one to the hospital. Try to get him or her to agree not to attempt suicide.
For more information, see the topic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
|Primary Medical Reviewer||Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine|
|Specialist Medical Reviewer||Jessica Hamblen, PhD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder|
|Last Revised||January 9, 2013|
Last Revised: January 9, 2013
Author: Healthwise Staff
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