The man behind the desk is a fictional characterâa ferocious patriot exposing the limits of rigid ideology.
These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change. 1  Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. 2  Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
With the right treatment, all symptoms can improve, including suicidal thoughts. The act of suicide is often a desperate attempt to control the symptoms of a mood disorder. During a severe depression or mania, a person has little or no control over painful and disturbing thoughts and feelings.