Warning+Signs!



There are a variety of warning signs that a teenager may be about to run away. The warning signs for runawayas are actually strikingly similar to the warning signs of people who are suicidal, as running away is also listed as a warning of suicide. Also, these warning signs don't only appear in teenagers, people of any age that are showing these symptoms could also be in danger, so keep watch and make sure to protect them if you're suspicious.

WARNING SIGNS:
1. Loss of interest in personal appearance. 2. Communication problems with parents and /or conflicts with step-parents. 3. Increase in the use of drugs or alcohol. 4. Change in eating or sleeping habits. 5. Withdrawing from friends. 6. Suicide of a relative or close friend. 7. Recent severe illness of a family member. 8. Indirect hints or talk about suicide: "Life's not worth it," "People would be better off without me", or "There's no sense going on". 9. Absence of one or both natural parents through death, divorce, or separation. (Runaway Warning Signs) 10. Staying closed up in thier room. 11. Increase argumentative behavior. 12. Either constant sleeping or never sleeping. 13. Randomly get a new group of friends. 14. Getting involved in a strange religion or cult. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">15. Either over-eating or loss of appettite. (Spotting Signs of Pre-Runaway Children and Teens)