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For years, Heather B. Armstrong has alluded to her struggle with depression on her website, dooce. It’s scattered throughout her archive, where it weaves its way through posts about pop culture, music, and motherhood.
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Depression is a havoc-wreaking illness that masquerades as personal failing and hijacks your life.
Many factors can increase the risk for suicide or protect against it.
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is suicidal, there’s plenty you can do to help save a life.
Readers, including those who have attempted suicide or who have lost family members, offer their insights.
It's difficult to imagine what led a friend, family member, or celebrity to commit suicide. There may have been no clear warning signs, and you may wonder what clues you might have missed. Often, many factors combine to lead a person to the decision to take their own life.
A person who experiences or could experience suicidal thoughts may show the following signs or symptoms.
Until recently, the suicide prevention movement has been largely driven by family and friends of those who died.
In the immediate aftermath of Iyanla’s suicide attempt, she says she had a powerful vision that made her realize what she really wanted — and it wasn’t death.
What it’s like to live with a chronic urge to die.