I feel sad right now so let me call a friend to ensure my safety.” 11. Have you attempted to escape or avoid certain situations that you feel are dangerous? For example, thinking “I better not stand anywhere near the ledge because I may feel an urge to jump. Have you attempted to identify the risk factors for suicide by looking on the Internet, asking a therapist or calling the suicide hotline? 10. Am I secretly trying to create suicidal situations? Why was I driving so fast? Was it because I’m hoping to get into an accident?” 9. Do you experience obsessive thoughts about subconsciously wanting to self-harm? For example, thinking “I forgot to close my window before going to bed. Do you ask others to reassure your safety? For example, asking loved ones “Do you think I would do it?” 8. Does seeing the word “suicide” or “self-harm” or “death” flood you with anxiety? 7. Do you notice creative ways that you could harm/kill yourself on a regular basis? For example, having thoughts like “Why am I noticing the bottle of Clorox in the closet? Would I use it to kill myself? What if I take all the pills in my bathroom and overdose?” 6. Do you compare yourself to people who have committed suicide hoping to find differences for reassurance? 5. Have you hid or thrown out items in your home that feel dangerous such as razors, knives, rope, or chemicals? 4. Do these thoughts increase in intensity when you are feeling down, sad, isolated or alone? 3. Do you experience unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, urges or impulses of suicide? 2.
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