Media Arts 7/3/16
"The veterans in crisis line connects veterans in crisis and their families with qualififed, caring Department of Veterans Affairs through a confidential hotline, chat, or text."(Veterans in Crisis)
Veterans can call 1-800-273-8255 and press one to recieve confidential support twenty-four hous a day, sevens days a week.
Veterans in Crisis have many tells about their depression. Veterans in Crisis are determined to help those who think their loved ones are suffering from depression/suicidal thoughts after being in the war. Everything a person says to them whether it be a phone call, text, hotline, of chat, will be confidentail.
Signs:
-Many veterans may not show signs of harming themselves before they do.
-Veterans in crisis may show behaviors that idicate a risk of self-harming themselves.
*Appearing sad/depressed most of the time
*Clinical depression- deep sadness, loss of interest, trouble sleeping and eating that doesn't go away and continues to get worse
* Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep
* Neglecting their physical appearance
* Withdrawing from friends, family, and society, or sleeping all of the time
*Losing interest in hobbies, work, school, or things they used to car about
*Frequent and dramatic mood changes
*Expressive feelings of guilt of shame
*Always feeling trapped
* Desperation, saying there is no solution to their problems
*Performing poorly at work or school
*Acting without thinking
*Or sudden violent behavior
Some of the more serious signs are:
*Tempting fate by taking risks that could lead to serious injury or death
*Giving away prized possessions
*Or putting affairs in order/making a will.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these signs and you feel like you need help, please call 1-800-273-8255.
This phone call may be the difference between a happy life or self-harming and suicidal thoughts.
Please call. Veterans in crisis are available swenty0four hours a days, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks of the year.
