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What is paradoxical suicide?

short by / on Thursday, 15 October, 2026
In depression, a person experiences low physical energy alongside persistent negative thoughts. Dr Sarthak says when treatment begins, energy may improve before their thoughts and suicidal feelings do. This can increase the risk of acting on suicidal thoughts that they previously lacked the energy to act upon. This phenomenon is often referred to as paradoxical suicide risk during early recovery.
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