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	When somebody takes their own life, those close to them are often left in an acute state of guilt. Could they have prevented the tragedy &ndash; if only they spotted the signs?</h2>
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	Dr Damien Lowry and Dr Maeve Kenny of the Psychological Society of Ireland, who work with people who have attempted suicide, have pointed to some warning signals.</p>
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	&quot;There may be many things that contribute to a person feeling suicidal,&quot; said Dr Lowry.</p>
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	&quot;Most people who consider suicide don&#39;t necessarily want to die; rather, they want their emotional pain to end.&quot;</p>
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	It is virtually impossible to predict who will and who won&#39;t take their own life. However, there are some warning signs that someone may be at increased risk of suicide:</p>
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	* Becoming more withdrawn and keeping to themselves.</p>
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	* Becoming depressed or anxious or acting erratically.</p>
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	* Acting more impulsively or taking more risks, eg giving up a job, driving recklessly.</p>
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	* Talking about suicide or death.</p>
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	* Showing unusual rage or anger.</p>
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	* Having a recent loss, such as, a bereavement, ending of a relationship, losing one&#39;s job or moving house.</p>
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	* Giving away possessions or saying goodbye to people.</p>
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	* Deteriorating at school, college, work or general lack of interest in things.</p>
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	&quot;Despite these factors, it is important to realise that often people who are feeling suicidal do not show how distressed they are,&quot; he added.</p>
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	Samaritans &ndash;1850 60 90 90</p>
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	<a href="http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/some-typical-signs-that-a-loved-one-may-be-feeling-suicidal-29582088.html">http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/some-typical-signs-that-a-loved-one-may-be-feeling-suicidal-29582088.html</a></p>
