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Read our advice on how to cope if you're feeling suicidal right now. This includes tips on how to keep yourself safe and distract yourself.
- Tips for Coping With Self-Harm
My favourite one was my Positivity Book, which is kind of...
- Treatment and Support
Talking therapies. Talking therapies are treatments which...
- Helping Yourself Long Term
Read our tips for coping with suicidal feelings in the long...
- Useful Contacts
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and...
- Tips for Coping With Self-Harm
Has attempted suicide or demonstrated suicidal behavior in the past. What are the most common indicators that someone is thinking about suicide?
- For those at risk of attempting suicide, abrupt changes in mood and behavior—including dramatic mood swings, or a sudden uplift in mood after a lon...
- Yes. Some people take their lives impulsively or in response to a severe and sudden stressor, without pondering it extensively beforehand; these in...
- Talking about death is considered taboo by many and can trigger feelings of discomfort, and it’s natural to feel worried if a loved one brings it u...
- It’s terrifying when a partner or other loved one threatens to harm themselves, especially in the middle of an already tense situation. Though it c...
- Yes. Some people are reckless by nature, and risky behavior on their part may not indicate that they are thinking of hurting themselves. However, u...
- Countless people, at some time in their life, have had passing thoughts of suicide, and most people feel hopeless or worthless at least occasionall...
- Persistent thoughts of suicide or dying (even passive thoughts such as “I wish I’d never been born,” or “I wish I could fall asleep and never wake...
- Many people who are thinking about suicide hesitate to tell their therapist, out of fear that they might be committed to an in-patient program of s...
- Not necessarily. Self-harm does precede suicide in some cases, and it may be a cry for help from someone who has suicidal intentions. However, many...
Read our tips for coping with suicidal feelings in the long term. Learn how to make a safety plan, manage difficult feelings and look after yourself.
See our page on causes of suicidal feelings to learn more. They can be a symptom of an existing mental health problem or episode of mental distress, or sometimes a side effect of psychiatric or other medication. People may also experience suicidal feelings because of traumatic life events.
- Don’T Make A Decision Today
- Talk to Other People
- Look at Your Crisis Plan
- Look in Your Crisis Box Or Hope Book
- Be Around Other People
- Be Aware of Your Triggers
- Take Care with Drugs and Alcohol
- Go to A Safe Place
- Ground Yourself
- Distract Yourself
You don’t need to act on your thoughts right now. You can try to focus on just getting through now, or today, and not the rest of your life. You may have had these thoughts before, but you feel less able to cope today. You might find that you are more able to cope in a few days.
It could be helpful for you to talk to someone about how you’re feeling. There are different people who can help. You could speak to friends, family or your GP. Remember to be patient. Your friends and family may want to help but might not know how to straight away. If this happens, you should tell them what you want from them. You may want to talk...
You can follow your crisis plan if you have one. You may have made a crisis plan with the help of a health professional or made your own. If you don’t have a crisis plan you can make one. You can start to think of some things which you will find helpful. The last section before the contacts list will provide more information about how to make a cri...
A crisis box or a hope book is personal to you and can be filled with items that make you feel happier about life. If you don’t have a crisis box, you can make one. The last section before the contacts list gives more information about how to make a crisis box.
You may find it too difficult to speak to anyone at the moment. That’s ok. Being around people can help to keep you safe, even if they don’t know how you’re feeling. You could meet friends or family, go to a shopping centre, gym, coffee shop or park. Being around people can help to keep you safe, even if they don’t know how you’re feeling.
Triggers are things which might make you feel worse. Triggers are different for different people. You may find that certain music, photos or films make you feel worse. Try to stay away from these. You could create a Wellness Action Plan to help you to be more self-aware. It can help you to identify triggers in your life which can make you unwell. I...
Alcohol affects the parts of your brain that controls judgement, concentration, behaviour and emotions. If you’re feeling low, drinking alcohol might bring on suicidal thoughts or make them worse. Drugs affect the way you think and feel. Different drugs have different effects. For example, cocaine can make you feel happy and more likely to take ris...
You can go to a place where you feel safe. Below is a list of places you could try. 1. Your bedroom 2. Friend or family member’s house 3. Mental health centre 4. Crisis centre 5. Religious or spiritual centre 6. Library 7. Peer support group Stay away from things you could use to harm yourself, such as razor blades or pills. If you have a lot of me...
When you are feeling suicidal, it can be helpful to do some exercises to calm your nervous system. Especially if you are feeling panicked, worried, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings. You can do some grounding exercises that use all your senses. This can help you to ‘be in the moment’ and to not focus too much on your thoughts. Try a grou...
You might feel it is impossible not to focus on your suicidal thoughts or why you feel that way. If you focus on your thoughts, it might make them feel stronger and harder to cope with. So, you can try doing things that distract you. Think about what you enjoy doing. Below are some things you could do as a distraction. 1. Read a book or magazine. 2...
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Nov 24, 2020 · Depression and feelings of deep inadequacy, yes. But suicide? Not that they knew of, not until the final weeks of his life.
