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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

When despair, loneliness, and pain are overwhelming, suicide seems to be the only option for liberation. It can be difficult to see things clearly at this point, but there are many other options that can help you feel at ease and go on living to feel joy, love and freedom again. By keeping yourself safe, making a coping plan and finding out why this happened to you, you can take steps to become more comfortable again.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Dealing with the immediate crisis

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   Call the suicide hotline. You don't have to go through this difficulty alone. If you live in the US, call 800-273-TALK for 24/7 help; in the UK, call 08457 90 90 90; and call 13 11 14 if you live in Australia. For hotlines for other countries, please visit befrienders.org, suicide.org or the IASP website.
   • If you find it easier to text online, you can find relevant addresses where you live on this list. If you live in the US, try visiting SuicidePreventionLifeline.org or CrisisChat.org.
   • For telecommunications services for the hearing impaired in the United States, you can dial 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889).
   • If you are gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender unknown in the United States, call 1-888-843-4564 or 1-866-488-7386.

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   Search for emergency emergency services. If you plan to commit suicide, go to the hospital or have someone take you there. You will receive appropriate treatment and a safe place until you no longer intend to harm yourself. Call the emergency number right away if you are in danger of committing suicide before reaching the hospital or have taken steps to seriously harm yourself.

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   Find a friend. Never let shame, shame, or fear stop you from seeking help from a friend. Call someone you trust and talk to them until you feel good. Ask them to come home with you until you can be alone without doing anything foolish. Say exactly what you are thinking and / or planning, so that your friend understands the seriousness of the request.
   • Maybe it's easier to email, write a letter, or text your friend, even when you're sitting next to her.
   • If a crisis goes on for a long time, arrange for a few other friends to take turns staying with you or ask your friends to make arrangements for you.

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   Seek professional help. Your condition is not good and needs treatment, just like someone with a broken leg needs to see a doctor. In fact, calling the doctor is a great start. The hotline may suggest a counselor, psychiatrist or psychologist in your area, or you can find someone in the phone book or through the internet.
   • You can also visit the talk site to talk online with a specialist doctor.
   • Your therapist can work with you to make the following coping steps easier and to determine the treatment options that are right for you. Or she can refer you to a psychiatrist who can prescribe a prescription.

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   Give yourself time. While you wait for your treatment to work, distract yourself for as long as possible by taking a bath, preparing a meal, or participating in a time-consuming activity. Take a deep breath and promise yourself that you won't kill yourself for at least the next 48 hours, and before seeking doctor's help. No matter how difficult it may be, delay your plan for two days to give yourself more time to rest and think carefully. Right now, suicide seems like the only option, but things can change very quickly. Make a promise to yourself for at least two more days to find a better option or a reason to keep going.
   • Try to separate your emotions and actions. Pain can be so uncontrollable that it makes your thoughts and actions abnormal. But thinking of suicide is not the same thing as actually doing it. You still have the right to make a decision that you won't end your life.
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Part 2 of 3: Find a way to cope

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   Be alert for warning signs. In an overly agitated emotional state, you may underestimate your ability to commit suicide. No matter how you feel, get help if you go through any one Which warning sign is below, you can use the resources at the above section:
   • Isolation, isolation from friends and family, thinking as if you don't belong anywhere and are a burden
   • Hate myself, feel hopeless
   • Sudden (even positive) mood swings, outbursts of anger, uncontrollable frustration, confusion, or anxiety.
   • The use of alcohol or recreational drugs is on the rise
   • Insomnia or interrupted sleep
   • Talk about suicide, make a plan for it, or find tools to commit suicide
   • Although hurting yourself is not the same as trying to kill yourself, the two are closely related. Seek immediate help if you injure yourself often, like punching a wall, pulling your hair, or scratching your skin.

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   Make your home a safe place. Easy access to dangerous objects can increase suicide chances. Don't let yourself easily change your mind. Carefully keep any items you can use to harm yourself, such as medicine, razor blades, sharpeners or guns. Give them to someone else to store, throw them away or put them in a place that isn't easy to get.
   • Minimize the use of alcohol and drugs. Although they may provide temporary comfort, they can make your depression worse or harder to cope with.
   • If you feel that you will be unsafe in your own home, go somewhere where you feel safe.Stay with a friend, or go to a community center or some public place you can go.

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   Share your thoughts with people you trust. Support groups are extremely important when dealing with suicidal thoughts. You need people you trust to listen to without making any judgments about you for feeling hopeless or for advice that hurts you more than you heal. Even well-intentioned people can sometimes make you feel guilty or ashamed of wanting to end your own life. Instead, try to spend time with people who will listen to you and care about you without judgment.
   • If you are not comfortable sharing with anyone, learn about the Buddy project on twitter, and sign up for friends here.

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   Find out other people's stories. Reading books, watching movies or listening to stories from people who have struggled with suicidal thoughts will help you see that you are not alone and guide you in new ways of coping or creating more. motivation for you to keep trying. You can try visiting the bridge of life or the Reasons to Go On Living project (the Reasons to Go On Living project).

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   Make a safety plan to control suicidal thoughts as they appear. This is a personal plan you can use to help yourself stop thinking about suicide when your thoughts are out of control. You can try filling out the existing coping form at lifeline.org.au, or read through to get an idea of ​​what you need in this plan. Here is an example of a basic safety plan, but it is okay to add specific phone numbers and warning signs:
   • 1. Call someone on the list of people I can talk to. Write a list of five or more people, including a 24/7 suicide hotline. When I get into a crisis, I will try to call those on that list until someone answers.
   • 2. Delay my plan for 48 hours. Promise myself that I won't kill myself before scrutinizing other options.
   • 3. Suggest someone come and stay with me. If no one can come, I will go to a place where I feel safe.
   • 4. Go to the hospital. Go to the hospital yourself or have someone take me. (You should not drive yourself because you may take reckless actions while driving because of "wanting to die", so it is better to have someone take you to the hospital, maybe is a friend you trust or your parents).
   • 5. Call emergency services.
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Part 3 of 3: Addressing the cause after calming down

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   Continued treatment. The right therapy is a great way to deal with depression even when a crisis is over or even positive changes in your life. The advice below will probably get you started, but it cannot replace your doctor's treatment.

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   Think about why this is happening. Once your mind is calm and less agitated, think carefully about why this is happening to you. Has it ever happened or is this the first time? Suicidal thoughts can arise for a variety of reasons, and it's important to find the root of the problem so that you can look at your situation objectively and take action. suitable to put an end to those thoughts.
   • Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other psychological problems often lead to suicidal thoughts. These conditions can be treated with medication and psychotherapy. Make an appointment with a specialist and start learning about treatments if you have any psychological problems that cause you to commit suicide.
   • If you are a veteran or you have been bullied, abused, poor, unemployed, have a serious illness or failure, you are at high risk of suicide. It is very important to get help from people in your situation and understand what you are going through. Support groups exist for these reasons.
   • Certain events or circumstances can make us feel helpless, alone, or burdensome - feelings that often lead to suicidal thoughts. However, even though you may not be able to see it for now, these conditions are only temporary. Everything will change and life will get better.
   • If you don't understand why you want to end your life, you need to work with your doctor, therapist or counselor to find out what's going on.

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   Identify your suicidal thoughts. Sometimes, suicidal thoughts originate from certain people, places, or experiences. Finding the main cause is not always easy. Think back and see if you uncovered any details that suggested you as to whether your suicidal thoughts were caused by certain experiences, and avoid experiences. in the future if possible. Here are a few examples of factors that can trigger a mental crisis:
   • Stimulants and alcohol. The chemicals in drugs and alcohol can often trigger depressing thoughts and lead to a desire to kill yourself.
   • People who like to abuse. Spending time with people who mistreat you physically and mentally can lead to suicidal thoughts.
   • Books, movies or music are reminiscent of tragic memories. For example, if a loved one dies from cancer, you may want to avoid movies about cancer patients.

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   Learn to cope if you hear voices. Some people hear voices urging them to behave in a certain way. Previously, this situation was seen as a symptom of a mental illness that required treatment with powerful drugs, but recently, psychological health organizations and patients have suggested several approaches to deputy replacement. You can try contacting Intervoice (the International Hearing of Strange Voices Project) or the Hearing Voices team to look for support networks and tips on how to cope. in the long term. In the short term, these methods can help you:
   • Plan a time when you often hear those voices. Some people like to relax or bathe during such times, while others desire to keep themselves busy.
   • Listen to those voices selectively, trying to focus on positive messages if any.
   • Convert negative statements into neutral and use the first person. For example, change "We want you to go out" to "I am thinking of going out".

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   Get the care you need. No matter what causes you to have suicidal thoughts, taking steps to get needed care is the only way to get rid of them. Having a plan of action for immediate response and a long-term effort to get to know your emotions and change your current situation can help you feel as comfortable as before. If you don't know where to start, call 800-273-TALK and ask for help finding resources in your area.
   • Creating a treatment plan is not always easy. You will need to contact a therapist you feel is appropriate and effective, and you may choose to try one or a combination of therapies that will take a while. to solve problems. Don't panic if you don't get immediate results - it's important to keep trying. Use your safety plan when you need it and work hard to feel better.
   • For some people, suicidal thoughts can come and go throughout life.But you can learn to cope with those thoughts and live a full and happy life no matter what.
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Advice

• Explain to your friend that suicidal thoughts cannot be erased by argument or argument. Some people even feel that this is the reason that the negative, self-hate part of them argues more intensely.
• Remember there is always tomorrow and tomorrow will be a whole new day. Suicide is not an option. Go on with your life.

Warning

• Suicide is the solution the eternal for one problem temporary