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Excess stress can block a person's rational thinking, causing isolation, problems of anger and even suicide.
If you need help you can call to the Anxiety Disorders of America Association
Phone: (240) 485-1001
http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety

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Quick Facts

More women attempt suicide.

More men complete suicide.

Elderly and ages 15-24 are highest rates

Most in whites, except for 25-44 age range (Black)

A suicidal state is only temporary but can return.

A trail of clues is usually left.

Most often suicide is premeditated, not impulsive.

Discussion of suicidal plans and feelings acts as a deterrent.

8th leading cause of death in U.S.

Psychological Reasons For Suicide

Death as retaliatory abandonment
- Killing self to "get back at" person who abandoned you.

Death as self-punishment
- Torturing/Killing self to atone for guilt/shame.

Death as a means to end suffering, psychological pain and distress.

Historical Risk Factors

Made a previous suicide attempt

A victim of child abuse or witness to family violence

Abuse of drugs and/or alcohol

Past or present Mental Illness

Challenges To Suicide Prevention

Soldiers who complete suicide:

Rarely seek help through the chain of command, Chaplaincy or Behavioral Health (< 1/5 of all completed suicides have seen BH).

Often don't show "classic" warning signs of suicide in the unit.

Frequently choose very lethal means and act privately, precluding rescue.

Suicide Risk is Highest When:

The person sees no way out and fears things may get worse.

The predominant emotions are hopelessness and helplessness.

Thinking is constricted and dichotomous.

Judgment is impaired by use of alcohol or other substances.

Suicide Warning Signs

Obvious drop in duty performance

Unkempt personal appearance

Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness

Perceived Burdensomeness

Previous suicide attempts

Drug or alcohol abuse

Social withdrawal

Loss of interest in hobbies

Loss of interest in sex

Reckless behavior, self-mutilation

Physical health complaints, changes/loss of appetite

Complaints of significant sleep difficulties

Eminent Danger Suicide Signs

Talking or hinting about suicide

Formulating a plan to include acquiring the means to kill oneself

Having a desire to die

Obsession with death (music, poetry, artwork)

Themes of death in letters and notes

Finalizing personal affairs

Giving away personal possessions

Risk Summary: SAD PERSONS

S- ex: Male
A- ge: Elderly, 15-24; especially for Caucasians
D- epression: Precedes suicide in up to 70%
P- revious Attempts: Most die on 1st or 2nd
E- thanol Use: Alcohol or sedative-hypnotics
R- ational Thinking Loss: Cognitive slowing, damage
S- ocial Support Deficit
O- rganized Plan: A specific plan and means
N- o Spouse: Especially within one year of divorce
S- ickness: comorbid medical illnesses

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More women attempt suicide. More men complete suicide. Elderly and ages 15-24 are highest rates Most in whites, except for 25-44 age range (Black) A suicidal state is only temporary but can return. A trail of clues is usually left. Most often suicide is premeditated, not impulsive.

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The practice of yoga is a good tool to liberate of stress. It make a balance and clear our minds.

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Stress Relief Yoga ♥ A Relaxed & Calming Flow To Clear Your Mind

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If you are stressed you can:

Listen your favorite music

Talk to someone about what’s happening and how you are feeling.

Read your favorite book

Take a walk

And, what do you do when you’re stressed?

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Stress has become very common nowadays, the impact of this in the world population year after year, but what is stress?

Stress is a reaction of our body to situations that concern or alter, this can be temporary or even become routine. This causes damage to health if not treated  properly.

What are some situations that cause us stress?

Work overload

Problems in the home

Too many jobs at school

Bad Workday