9. The common interpersonal act in suicide is communication of intention.
One of the most harmful myths about suicide is the notion that people who really want to kill themselves don't talk about it. Most people who commit suicide have told other people about their plans. Many have made previous suicidal gestures. Schneidman estimates that in at least 80 percent of completed suicides, the people provide verbal or behavioral clues that indicate clearly their lethal intentions.


HARD to comprehend but so true.............[ i told my dear wife 2 days before my act that i was REALLY STRUGGLING WITH LIFE !!!!!!]

David