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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.

  • Chest pain that is crushing, squeezing, or feels like a heavy weight on the chest or that occurs with any other symptoms of a heart attack
  • Seriously considering harming yourself or someone else, with a plan that includes:
    • •Having the means, such as weapons or medicines, available to commit suicide or do harm to another person
    • •Having set a time and place to commit suicide
    • •Thinking there is no other way to solve your problem or end your pain

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Last Updated: September 13, 2006
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