World Suicide Prevention Day

For me suicide has struck close to home. Before I transitioned I never knew anyone who had committed or tried to commit suicide. Now I know of three people who have and I lost count of those who have tried.

A recent national survey of trans-people found that 41% of trans-people have tried to commit suicide.

WebMD list these warning signs…
Warning signs that someone may be thinking about or planning to commit suicide include:

•     Always talking or thinking about death
•     Clinical depression -- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating -- that gets worse
•     Having a "death wish," tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to death, such as driving fast or running red lights
•     Losing interest in things one used to care about
•     Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, or worthless
•     Putting affairs in order, tying up loose ends, changing a will
•     Saying things like "it would be better if I wasn't here" or "I want out"
•     Sudden, unexpected switch from being very sad to being very calm or appearing to be happy
•     Talking about suicide or killing one's self
•     Visiting or calling people to say goodbye

If you have suicidal thoughts please seek help.

• The Trevor Project: Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386
• The Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
• National Suicide Hotlines USA: 1-800-784-2433 & 1-800-273-8255 Deaf Hotline: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)