Lucy's friends are feeling relieved. After bouts of depression, during which she has stated that she wants to kill herself, Lucy has become suddenly more cheerful than she has been in a long time. Her friends know that Lucy's parents cannot afford to get her counseling so they are happy she has snapped out of the bad feelings she has had. Lucy has been telling her friends she loves them and giving them some of her treasured items. What could actually be happening with Lucy?
A. increased risk of suicide
B. decreased risk of suicide
C. start of a relationship with a love interest
D. redefinition of her role in her family dynamic
Answer: A
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