Which of the following best describes paradoxical suicide?
Suicide after taking low dose of drug
Suicide occurring at the time when the pt. stas to recover
Suicidal tendency increase as the patient improves
Accidental completion of suicide
Paradoxical suicide Occurs after the patient's improvement from a depression episode. Despite having suicidal thoughts there is no action taken on those thoughts but after taking medication the patient acts on it. Also seen in patients with schizophrenia.